Minwax Gel Stain Garage Door

Our gel stained garage door makeover happened one year ago so i m giving you guys an update.

Minwax gel stain garage door.

As much as possible try to imitate the natural texture and grain direction of real wood. So here s my tutorial on how to make your garage doors look like 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.

You can t leave the area once the gel stain goes on. Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look. 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.

You may have to wash the door several times to get it completely clean. Allow 24 to 48 hours for the stain to dry completely. Gel stain can be applied with either a natural bristle brush or a lint free cloth. Begin by thoroughly cleaning your garage door using warm soapy water and a stiff brush.

Tintable in a wide array of colors for ultimate design flexibility and color matching please visit your neighborhood sherwin williams store. Using a high quality natural bristle brush spread a thin even coat over the entire surface starting with the raised panel sections. Remember to always brush in the direction of the grain. Make sure the door surface is free of all dirt and foreign matter.

We ve lived in our home almost 7 years now. Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface. Bruce recommends starting on a flat surface towards the outside of the door. Affiliate links included for your convenience we used a less than 20 can of gel stain to transform our paint faded aluminum garage door.

Allow the garage door to completely dry. 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. In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain. Then wash with a vinegar solution to remove any grease and finish with a rinse from the hose.

Stir minwax gel stain until creamy before use and occasionally during use. 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. Allow three minutes for the wood to absorb the stain and then wipe off any excess stain with a rag. Let door dry completely before starting.

It s a pretty easy thing to do overall. You can then create a woodgrain finish with your brush using a strié technique. Since we moved into our home our brown painted aluminum garage door had faded more and more.