Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover.
Gel stain garage door colors.
Gel stain is especially recommended for woods such as pine birch maple poplar and cherry.
Garage door composite material sample in clear cypress species with medium finish.
In contrast to regular wood stain gel stain does not need to be wiped off or rubbed in.
Use a pressure washer and soap to remove all dirt from the door.
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Sand away any glazed paint or rust spots if there are any.
Choose the right stain color.
We chose this gel stain in mahogany.
Clopay s garage door finish being hand applied clopay s garage door finish options for wood are a factory finished stain factory finished white paint or just primer.
It has a thicker consistency so it won t be as likely to run or drip.
Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
If you have a paneled garage door start at the center of the paneling and work your way out.
The exact stain color will depend on the type of wood species you choose as some natural woods hold certain stains better than others.
Apply stain with the foam brush and use the 2 bristle brush to soften and blend stain to match the door and trim.
Its thick formula allows easy application and superior color control necessary to achieve a rich and uniform color on most surfaces in a single application.
Avoid stains with a high gloss finish.
Test stain on hidden area to verify desired color.
Clean your garage door first.
Apply a thin even coat of gel stain to a section using a natural bristle brush or a soft lint free cloth.
Select a cheap brush.
Staining the doorjamb door frame the gel stain can also be used to stain the doorjamb door frame and mullions.
It s recommended that you use a gel stain rather than a conventional stain.
Let dry completely so you can determine whether.
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The only trick is to keep the layer even throughout the surface and avoid dripping.
Add a small amount of stain to the garage door as a color test.
These instructions are also helpful for other simulated wood surfaces.
Let door dry completely before starting.
Apply in the direction of the grain you intend to create.
Old masters gel stain is a highly pigmented oil based stain designed to achieve intense colors on interior and exterior wood fiberglass primed metal and composition surfaces.