Choose the right stain color.
Gel stain metal garage door.
Select a cheap brush.
Our son in law did their garage door and some furniture with gel stain it s gorgeous and has held up so well.
Instead gently stir don t whip the gel stain with a stir stick.
This is the key to success.
Do not shake the gel stain or it will bubble as you apply it.
Gel stain usually dries very quickly especially on a sunny day.
However the garage door will need to sit for up to 48 hours to allow the stain to dry completely.
Clean your garage door first.
Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
If your garage door is less than five years old and has a glazed paint finish you ll have to sand it to remove the sheen in order for the stain to adhere properly.
In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain.
Apply the stain when staining your metal garage door be sure to use a good quality brush.
Or you can follow the direction of the garage door pattern.
We chose this gel stain in mahogany.
Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover.
Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface.
Depending on the condition of the paint that s currently on your metal garage door you may have to do a little sanding to remove any superficial rust.
Looks like you found the right product to use.
Did really great job on garage door.
These bubbles are permanent and can ruin the finished look.
The furniture is so pretty with gel stain.
When brushing work on each section of the door at a time and try to mimic the direction of natural wood grain.
The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain.