Bruce recommends starting on a flat surface towards the outside of the door.
Minwax gel stain garage door.
We ve lived in our home almost 7 years now.
Use a pressure washer and soap to remove all dirt from the door.
You may have to wash the door several times to get it completely clean.
Affiliate links included for your convenience we used a less than 20 can of gel stain to transform our paint faded aluminum garage door.
Remember to always brush in the direction of the grain.
Allow 24 to 48 hours for the stain to dry completely.
Stir minwax gel stain until creamy before use and occasionally during use.
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Since we moved into our home our brown painted aluminum garage door had faded more and more.
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.
Using a high quality natural bristle brush spread a thin even coat over the entire surface starting with the raised panel sections.
Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look.
Have all of your supplies on hand.
Allow the garage door to completely dry.
Gel stain can be applied with either a natural bristle brush or a lint free cloth.
Let door dry completely before starting.
So here s my tutorial on how to make your garage doors look like wood.
In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain.
Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface.
Allow three minutes for the wood to absorb the stain and then wipe off any excess stain with a rag.
Make sure the door surface is free of all dirt and foreign matter.
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.
Then wash with a vinegar solution to remove any grease and finish with a rinse from the hose.
You can t leave the area once the gel stain goes on.
It s a pretty easy thing to do overall.
Begin by thoroughly cleaning your garage door using warm soapy water and a stiff brush.
Sand away any glazed paint or rust spots if there are any.
Most garage doors are stamped to look like wood grain even though they are metal.
You can then create a woodgrain finish with your brush using a striƩ technique.
Start by using a brush on all the recessed areas and then use a roller on the flat surfaces.