DIY Faux Pine Wood Grain

Prime the surface. The type of primer depends on the surface. For metal, fiberglass or plastic, a polyurethane primer works. For wood, a wood primer is preferred. Apply the primer with a paintbrush, and allow it to dry for 24 hours or for the manufacturer's recommended time.

Apply a coat of latex paint in a warm, light color. Pine is a light wood. A very pale yellow, eggshell or ecru paint will give the appearance of pine. Use a paintbrush in an up-and-down motion on the door with long strokes to minimize the brush marks and to set up the grain appearance for the door. Allow to the paint to dry for 24 hours.

Draw the wood lines and knots. Use a light to medium brown latex paint on a painter's brush. Let the lines flow loosely down the door with some slight curve. The parallel lines should curve in the same direction, but not be identical. Add round or oval "knots" or separations in the lines. The lines should not be of uniform thickness. Make some lines thick and others very thin. Fill in some of the drawn knots halfway or almost completely with paint. Allow the lines to dry until the paint is almost, but not completely dry.

Apply wood glaze. Use a clean cotton cloth to wipe down the wood glaze in a downward motion. Small amounts of the darker paint will come off on the cloth. Discard when the cloth looks dirty and use a new one. The lines will slightly soften and blur. Cover the entire door with the glaze, and allow it to dry according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Brush on a top coat. Once the glaze is dry, use a paint roller to apply a clear coat. Move the roller in long up-and-down strokes to minimize lines in the finish. Allow the coat to dry for 24 hours.