Stain over paint is suitable for smaller projects like refurbishing old furniture or even decorating doors and woodwork.
Gel stain over painted door.
Painting exterior surfaces gel stain has to be varnished when used on exterior surfaces.
Stir the gel fairly well with a long paint stick.
The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain.
Therefore preparation must include scraping and sanding both to remove loose or peeling stain and varnish and to dull the varnish.
I live in texas too and gel stained our garage door.
From the constant exposure to the elements to the normal everyday wear and tear of operation it does not take long before the average garage door needs a good makeover however replacing the door can be an expensive and difficult job to undertake.
Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look.
Also be sure you are using the appropriate exterior primer for your work surface.
How to gel stain over a painted exterior door.
So i m going to do it again gel stain over gel stain.
Remove door hardware and apply painter s tape where needed optional.
We also decided to ditch the storm doors as they were in pretty poor shape.
You can paint over gel stain as long as the surface is free of peeling stain or varnish and it is sanded and primed.
It was metal and had been painted a light beige when the house was built.
Can you gel stain over a painted garage door.
With a damp rag clean front doors and allow to dry.
Or you might stain a child s painted bedroom dresser and turn it into adult worthy guest room furniture with a glazed lacquered look.
Use a paint brush to apply the.
4 years later and it still looks great no peeling.
Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface.
You can gel stain over a painted garage door whether it is metal wood or fiberglass as long as you use this technique with gel stain as other stains will not work.
It s a great way to transform a thrift store nightstand into an heirloom style piece with rich dark undertones.
Garage doors can certainly take a hammering over the years.
Gel stain will well stain your skin so wear protective gloves and clothes you don t mind messing up.
Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast.
But it has faded a little bit which has changed its color from walnut to an orangy red.