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.

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. Allow 24 to 48 hours for the stain to dry completely. In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain.

Start by using a brush on all the recessed areas and then use a roller on the flat surfaces. Then wash with a vinegar solution to remove any grease and finish with a rinse from the hose. Sand away any glazed paint or rust spots if there are any. Begin by thoroughly cleaning your garage door using warm soapy water and a stiff brush.

You can then create a woodgrain finish with your brush using a strié technique. Gel stain can be applied with either a natural bristle brush or a lint free cloth. As much as possible try to imitate the natural texture and grain direction of real wood. Tintable in a wide array of colors for ultimate design flexibility and color matching please visit your neighborhood sherwin williams store.

Remember to always brush in the direction of the grain. We ve lived in our home almost 7 years now. You may have to wash the door several times to get it completely clean. Using a high quality natural bristle brush spread a thin even coat over the entire surface starting with the raised panel sections.

Stir minwax gel stain until creamy before use and occasionally during use. Allow three minutes for the wood to absorb the stain and then wipe off any excess stain with a rag. 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. Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast.

Minwax gel stain is available in 8 colors. It s a pretty easy thing to do overall. You can t leave the area once the gel stain goes on. 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.

Use a pressure washer and soap to remove all dirt from the door. Since we moved into our home our brown painted aluminum garage door had faded more and more. Most garage doors are stamped to look like wood grain even though they are metal. Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look.

So here s my tutorial on how to make your garage doors look like wood. 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.