Before applying the gel stain thoroughly stir the stain.
Minwax gel stain garage door.
Remember to always brush in the direction of the grain.
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Excess stain should be evened out with the brush not wiped away with a rag.
However the garage door will need to sit for up to 48 hours to allow the stain to dry completely.
I used the mahogany wood gel stain by minwax since it s gel it works on metal and a 2 foam brush here s the original garage door that s my halloween spider herbert.
We used gel stain on our front door you can read all about it here.
When brushing work on each section of the door at a time and try to mimic the direction of natural wood grain.
Gel stained front door.
Avoid stains with a high gloss finish.
Allow three minutes for the wood to absorb the stain and then wipe off.
This was done in 2 steps in 2 days.
Another update our gel stained garage door one year later almost 4 years now and still going strong.
Gel stain can be applied with either a natural bristle brush or a lint free cloth.
It s recommended that you use a gel stain rather than a conventional stain.
So it s best to apply gel stain with a bristle brush.
Gel stain usually dries very quickly especially on a sunny day.
Fiberglass is non porous and won t absorb the stain the way a wood surface does.
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A matte finish is preferable.
Or you can follow the direction of the garage door pattern.
Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look.
The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain.
Make your garage door look like a real raised panel door not just painting wood grain on it.
What s the best way to apply minwax gel stain to a fiberglass door.
See application instructions above.
How to stain a metal garage door to give it a faux woodgrain finish.
It has a thicker consistency so it won t be as likely to run or drip.
The quart of gel stain was about 15 and we used two brushes so for under 20 bucks we got this awesome garage door update.
Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast.
Gel stain by retique it water based gel stain paint glaze and wood stain hybrid 8 oz stain weathered wood.
Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface.
Bruce recommends starting on a flat surface towards the outside of the door.