It s a pretty easy thing to do overall.
Minwax stain garage door.
What s the best way to apply minwax gel stain to a fiberglass door.
Wood finishing expert bruce johnson is here to help you complete your next wood finishing project.
Stain vertical surfaces with minwax gel stain uploaded feb 7 2016.
As much as possible try to imitate the natural texture and grain direction of real wood.
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.
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Start by using a brush on all the recessed areas and then use a roller on the flat surfaces.
Minwax gel stain is available in 8 colors.
Allow 24 to 48 hours for the stain to dry completely.
Since we moved into our home our brown painted aluminum garage door had faded more and more.
We ve lived in our home almost 7 years now.
You can then create a woodgrain finish with your brush using a striƩ technique.
Fiberglass is non porous and won t absorb the stain the way a wood surface does.
Our gel stained garage door makeover happened one year ago so i m giving you guys an update.
So it s best to apply gel stain with a bristle brush.
Excess stain should be evened out with the brush not wiped away with a rag.