Paint a metal shed to look like wood?

Paint a metal shed to look like wood?

• i have a medium size metal shop that needs painting. i want to do something out of the ordinary so im thinking of ........wood grain! super realistic isn't necessary, cartoonish is OK. does anyone know where i can get a large rolling wood grain stamp? one that has a pattern "with the grain"? i've only found one on the net and it isn't very big (the pattern would repeat often on a large surface). i would even consider a stencil but i cant find one. any suggestion would be appreciated. realistic would be great as long as the process is easy, this is a large painting project. thanks

• Answer:

  Hairy, Home Depot has a small wood-grain tool you can buy. How large the effect is depends on how long you draw out which part of the tool is in contact with the shed. You can take free classes from Home Depot on using their tools. Another way to make your project unusual is to use the tool to create a look like real wood, but in colors, like say, purple or metallic colors. You can have all kinds of fun with this project.