What s the best way to apply minwax gel stain to a fiberglass door.
Minwax stain garage door.
I used the mahogany wood gel stain by minwax since it s gel it works on metal and a 2 foam brush.
Most garage doors are stamped to look like wood grain even though they are metal.
Start by using a brush on all the recessed areas and then use a roller on the flat surfaces.
Fiberglass is non porous and won t absorb the stain the way a wood surface does.
So it s best to apply gel stain with a bristle brush.
In this edition of just ask bruce he demonstrates how to stain a vertical surface such as your front door without letting the stain drip.
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Excess stain should be evened out with the brush not wiped away with a rag.
Since we moved into our home our brown painted aluminum garage door had faded more and more.
Minwax gel stain is available in 8 colors.
You can then create a woodgrain finish with your brush using a striƩ technique.
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.
It s a pretty easy thing to do overall.
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We ve lived in our home almost 7 years now.
See application instructions above.