If you have a metal door it is best to test the stain on a small metal piece or door trim and allow it to dry for a few hours.
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.
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.
Any type of steel door can receive the faux bois treatment even a garage door.
Before you start painting the garage door you should test the stain on a small area to have an idea of how it looks after drying.
A more expensive option is to install a faux wood garage door.
A professionally faux painted door will actually look better.
First step is to roll on the wood tone base coat.
Now it s time to paint.
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.
Another option is to buy a new steel garage door with wood grain patterns.