Gel stain can be applied with either a natural bristle brush or a lint free cloth.
Minwax gel stain garage door.
Begin by thoroughly cleaning your garage door using warm soapy water and a stiff brush.
Have all of your supplies on hand.
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Bruce recommends starting on a flat surface towards the outside of the door.
Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast.
Using a high quality natural bristle brush spread a thin even coat over the entire surface starting with the raised panel sections.
Allow three minutes for the wood to absorb the stain and then wipe off any excess stain with a rag.
Remember to always brush in the direction of the grain.
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.
Start by using a brush on all the recessed areas and then use a roller on the flat surfaces.
Stir minwax gel stain until creamy before use and occasionally during use.
Since we moved into our home our brown painted aluminum garage door had faded more and more.
You can then create a woodgrain finish with your brush using a striƩ technique.
Then wash with a vinegar solution to remove any grease and finish with a rinse from the hose.
Make sure the door surface is free of all dirt and foreign matter.
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Minwax gel stain is available in 8 colors.
Let door dry completely before starting.
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.
Most garage doors are stamped to look like wood grain even though they are metal.
You can t leave the area once the gel stain goes on.
We ve lived in our home almost 7 years now.
Allow the garage door to completely dry.
It s a pretty easy thing to do overall.
So here s my tutorial on how to make your garage doors look like wood.
You may have to wash the door several times to get it completely clean.
Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface.
As much as possible try to imitate the natural texture and grain direction of real wood.
Use a pressure washer and soap to remove all dirt from the door.
Sand away any glazed paint or rust spots if there are any.