If you re comfortable removing the door handle remove it to simplify the painting process.
Painting a steel garage door to look like wood.
Find a prop such as a broom handle or step stool to keep the door at your desired height while painting.
A more expensive option is to install a faux wood garage door.
After the paint dries you can see whether it looks good or not.
First step is to roll on the wood tone base coat.
Preparing the project area set a dropcloth on the ground near the door and tape the door frame and hardware with painter s tape to protect it from primer and paint.
However the wood grains on steel do not look realistic.
A professionally faux painted door will actually look better.
Now it s time to paint.
Any type of steel door can receive the faux bois treatment even a garage door.
Tape off the edges around your garage door and the bottom of your garage door to keep it from getting paint on the rubber seal.