Gel Stain Garage Door Video

The furniture is so pretty with gel stain.

Gel stain garage door video.

In contrast to regular wood stain gel stain does not need to be wiped off or rubbed in. This was done in 2 steps in 2 days. Instead gently stir don t whip the gel stain with a stir stick. Disposable paintbrush i used a 2 inch brush and liked that width for getting into all the grooves in the garage door.

Your garage door looks great so smooth and no brush marks. Do not shake the gel stain or it will bubble as you apply it. Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover. 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.

Carriage garage door hardware obviously this is optional but i like the way it looks. If you have a paneled garage door start at the center of the paneling and work your way out. Gel stain i used the color hickory and needed 1 1 2 quarts for my three car garage. Wet or tacky gel stain can be removed easily with a rag moistened with mineral spirits.

Did really great job on garage door. Our son in law did their garage door and some furniture with gel stain it s gorgeous and has held up so well. Step 4 drying. Apply the stain when staining your metal garage door be sure to use a good quality brush.

Looks like you found the right product to use. Choose the right stain color. Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood. Make your garage door look like a real raised panel door not just painting wood grain on it.

We chose this gel stain in mahogany. Clean your garage door first. Select a cheap brush.