Below are the materials that you need along with the instructions on how to stain a metal door.
Minwax gel stain metal garage door.
Do not shake the gel stain or it will bubble as you apply it.
Since we moved into our home our brown painted aluminum garage door had faded more and more.
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.
Its unique non drip formula makes application easy for vertical surfaces.
Or you can follow the direction of the garage door pattern.
How to stain a metal garage door to give it a faux woodgrain finish.
Most garage doors are stamped to look like wood grain even though they are metal.
To complete the graining process wait until the first coat of minwax gel stain is completely dry 24 48 hours then apply a second coat of gel stain with a natural bristle brush in the direction of the grain pattern created.
Affiliate links included for your convenience we used a less than 20 can of gel stain to transform our paint faded aluminum garage door.
It s recommended that you use a gel stain rather than a conventional stain.
Gel stain usually dries very quickly especially on a sunny day.
Our gel stained garage door makeover happened one year ago so i m giving you guys an update.
The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain.
It has a thicker consistency so it won t be as likely to run or drip.
Wet or tacky gel stain can be removed easily with a rag moistened with mineral spirits.
Instead gently stir don t whip the gel stain with a stir stick.
Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface.
We ve lived in our home almost 7 years now.
Most garage doors are stamped to look like wood grain even though they are metal.
It s a pretty easy thing to do overall.
It s a pretty easy thing to do overall.
However the garage door will need to sit for up to 48 hours to allow the stain to dry completely.
So here s my tutorial on how to make your garage doors look like wood.
Bruce recommends using minwax gel stain for vertical wood metal or fiberglass projects.
Apply the stain when staining your metal garage door be sure to use a good quality brush.
Gel stains are best for staining metal since they stay in place longer.
A matte finish is preferable.
In this edition of just ask bruce he demonstrates how to stain a vertical surface such as your front door without letting the stain drip.
Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look.
Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast.
These bubbles are permanent and can ruin the finished look.
Avoid stains with a high gloss finish.
A unique way to give metal doors and other metal furniture a worn out and antique like look is to stain metal.
Step 1 wash the metal door.