We also decided to ditch the storm doors as they were in pretty poor shape.
Gel stain over painted door.
How to gel stain over a painted exterior door.
It was metal and had been painted a light beige when the house was built.
Also be sure you are using the appropriate exterior primer for your work surface.
Use a paint brush to apply the.
It s a great way to transform a thrift store nightstand into an heirloom style piece with rich dark undertones.
Or you might stain a child s painted bedroom dresser and turn it into adult worthy guest room furniture with a glazed lacquered look.
Therefore preparation must include scraping and sanding both to remove loose or peeling stain and varnish and to dull the varnish.
From the constant exposure to the elements to the normal everyday wear and tear of operation it does not take long before the average garage door needs a good makeover however replacing the door can be an expensive and difficult job to undertake.
Painting exterior surfaces gel stain has to be varnished when used on exterior surfaces.
Can you gel stain over a painted garage door.
But it has faded a little bit which has changed its color from walnut to an orangy red.
The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain.
Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look.
You can paint over gel stain as long as the surface is free of peeling stain or varnish and it is sanded and primed.
How to stain with gel stain over an existing finish without stripping october 16 2014 by reeves the weathered door 23 comments i shared the makeover of a mid century modern credenza last week where i used general finishes gel stain over the existing finish on the piece and wanted to share how i did that.
With a damp rag clean front doors and allow to dry.
In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain.
Remove door hardware and apply painter s tape where needed optional.
Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast.
Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface.
4 years later and it still looks great no peeling.
I live in texas too and gel stained our garage door.
Stir the gel fairly well with a long paint stick.
After you have removed all the doors and cleaned the hinges knobs and pieces with a degreaser or other serious astringent you are ready to apply the gel stain.
Garage doors can certainly take a hammering over the years.
Stain over paint is suitable for smaller projects like refurbishing old furniture or even decorating doors and woodwork.