The only trick is to keep the layer even throughout the surface and avoid dripping.
Using gel stain on metal garage door.
Step 4 drying.
The furniture is so pretty with gel stain.
I got the gel stain.
Am i supposed to just paint it on and leave it.
A matte finish is preferable.
Select a cheap brush.
Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover.
We chose this gel stain in mahogany.
Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast.
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 so thick it leaves a heavy film on the door.
As discussed the gel stain is very thick.
Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
It has a thicker consistency so it won t be as likely to run or drip.
Our son in law did their garage door and some furniture with gel stain it s gorgeous and has held up so well.
Avoid stains with a high gloss finish.
Gel stain usually dries very quickly especially on a sunny day.
If you have a paneled garage door start at the center of the paneling and work your way out.
In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain.
We ve lived in our home almost 7 years now.
Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look.
In contrast to regular wood stain gel stain does not need to be wiped off or rubbed in.
I tested it by using a brush to paint it on in the direction of the metal doors wood grain.
I have the same situation with my metal garage doors.
Since we moved into our home our brown painted aluminum garage door had faded more and more.
When brushing work on each section of the door at a time and try to mimic the direction of natural wood grain.
Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface.
How to stain a metal garage door to give it a faux woodgrain finish.
It s recommended that you use a gel stain rather than a conventional stain.
Apply the stain when staining your metal garage door be sure to use a good quality brush.
Do not shake the gel stain or it will bubble as you apply it.
Your garage door looks great so smooth and no brush marks.
These bubbles are permanent and can ruin the finished look.
Clean your garage door first.
Choose the right stain color.
Our gel stained garage door makeover happened one year ago so i m giving you guys an update.
Looks like you found the right product to use.
However the garage door will need to sit for up to 48 hours to allow the stain to dry completely.
The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain.