Garage Door Finish - Buyer's Guide

Choosing your garage door finish is what makes your door truly personalized! It can be as bold or as discreet as you like. Different types of garage doors boast different types of available finishes. Whether your overhead door is traditional, carriage house style, or contemporary, you can make a strong statement with various available garage door finishes.

With a slew of available wood stains and over 700 Sherwin-Williams paint options, customizing your garage door has never been this easy!

painted garage doors

Wood Garage Door Finishes

Many types of wood can be used as the base for your garage door. Beyond that, you can have it stained or painted. Grounds include vertical grain cedar, incense cedar, red grandis, and mahogany.

Stains allow the wood grain to show through, while enhancing your wood garage door’s natural beauty and warmth. Oil-based stains are the most appropriate for overhead doors. Paint is also a wonderful option. An equally interesting take is distressing the wood garage door if you want it to have a rustic, weathered look!

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wood stain finishes for garage door

Steel Garage Door Finishes

Steel doors are among the most customizable out there. They can be painted in any colour, embossed with a wood grain pattern, stained, and more. The variety of panel styles available lends itself well to building an overhead door as unique as you want. With an attractive, easy maintenance regimen, it’s no wonder steel garage doors are among the most popular choices on the market!

steel finish garage door

Aluminium Garage Door Finishes

Even contemporary doors have many available finishes. Anodize, powder coat finishes, and various bold colours are available! Customizing your current garage door adds to your home’s curb appeal with a touch of modern, sleek style.

aluminum finish garage doors

Finishes are a great way to ensure your garage door is perfectly suited to your home’s exterior. A unique, well-maintained garage door leaves a strong first impression on guests and buyers alike. A beautiful garage door helps you give your home a select aesthetic with a very high return on investment.