Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
Gel stain metal garage door.
Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface.
Select a cheap brush.
In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain.
Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look.
Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast.
This is the key to success.
The furniture is so pretty with gel stain.
Do not shake the gel stain or it will bubble as you apply it.
If your garage door is less than five years old and has a glazed paint finish you ll have to sand it to remove the sheen in order for the stain to adhere properly.
Or you can follow the direction of the garage door pattern.
Choose the right stain color.
Your garage door looks great so smooth and no brush marks.
These bubbles are permanent and can ruin the finished look.
Instead gently stir don t whip the gel stain with a stir stick.
However the garage door will need to sit for up to 48 hours to allow the stain to dry completely.
Clean your garage door first.
Gel stain usually dries very quickly especially on a sunny day.
Did really great job on garage door.
Apply the stain when staining your metal garage door be sure to use a good quality brush.
Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover.
The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain.
We chose this gel stain in mahogany.
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