Manufacturers engrave the wood pattern into the hollow metal door then apply the stain of your choosing and a clear protective top coat.
Metal front doors that look like wood.
Use an exterior primer if the part of the door getting the faux wood treatment faces outdoors.
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How to paint metal doors to have a woodgrain look.
As with any door you want to make sure your brush strokes are long even and look nice.
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Steel entry doors are made of a wood frame that holds insulation to make them energy efficient.
After i covered the whole door with the top coat.
The steel has a baked enamel finish that can be painted in the color of your choice.
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If the door is new clean it with a mild degreasing household cleaner.
The energy efficient core helps lower heating and cooling costs.
Then wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
This is of even greater importance when you re creating a wood look since your brush strokes will be the wood grain.
Prime the door with a rust resistant latex primer even if the door is new and has been primed at the factory.
Wood grain can be added to any door or surface with the help of a simple hand held tool that can be purchased at most hardware stores.
Doors including the frame are clad in epoxy coated galvanized steel.