We ve lived in our home almost 7 years now.
Minwax gel stain garage door.
Stir minwax gel stain until creamy before use and occasionally during use.
Start by using a brush on all the recessed areas and then use a roller on the flat surfaces.
Since we moved into our home our brown painted aluminum garage door had faded more and more.
Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast.
Staining your garage door will take approximately 3 hours from start to finish with an added 48 hours maximum for drying time making it perfect for a weekend diy project.
So here s my tutorial on how to make your garage doors look like wood.
Begin by thoroughly cleaning your garage door using warm soapy water and a stiff brush.
Allow 24 to 48 hours for the stain to dry completely.
As much as possible try to imitate the natural texture and grain direction of real wood.
You may have to wash the door several times to get it completely clean.
Let door dry completely before starting.
Most garage doors are stamped to look like wood grain even though they are metal.
Remember to always brush in the direction of the grain.
Gel stain can be applied with either a natural bristle brush or a lint free cloth.
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.
Our gel stained garage door makeover happened one year ago so i m giving you guys an update.
Sand away any glazed paint or rust spots if there are any.
Make sure the door surface is free of all dirt and foreign matter.
Minwax gel stain is available in 8 colors.
Allow three minutes for the wood to absorb the stain and then wipe off any excess stain with a rag.
Affiliate links included for your convenience we used a less than 20 can of gel stain to transform our paint faded aluminum garage door.
Then wash with a vinegar solution to remove any grease and finish with a rinse from the hose.
Bruce recommends starting on a flat surface towards the outside of the door.
Allow the garage door to completely dry.
It s a pretty easy thing to do overall.
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In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain.
Have all of your supplies on hand.
You can then create a woodgrain finish with your brush using a striƩ technique.
Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look.
You can t leave the area once the gel stain goes on.