It s recommended that you use a gel stain rather than a conventional stain.
Gel stain garage door colors.
We chose this gel stain in mahogany.
Select a cheap brush.
Visit any good paint store in your area and you should be able to find the stain you re looking for like dark walnut for example.
Use a pressure washer and soap to remove all dirt from the door.
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.
Apply stain with the foam brush and use the 2 bristle brush to soften and blend stain to match the door and trim.
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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.
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Step 4 drying.
Let dry completely so you can determine whether.
Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover.
Clean your garage door first.
Let door dry completely before starting.
Staining the doorjamb door frame the gel stain can also be used to stain the doorjamb door frame and mullions.
Add a small amount of stain to the garage door as a color test.
If you have a paneled garage door start at the center of the paneling and work your way out.
Apply a thin even coat of gel stain to a section using a natural bristle brush or a soft lint free cloth.
Choose the right stain color.
Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
These instructions are also helpful for other simulated wood surfaces.
Test stain on hidden area to verify desired color.
The exact stain color will depend on the type of wood species you choose as some natural woods hold certain stains better than others.
It has a thicker consistency so it won t be as likely to run or drip.
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Gel stain is especially recommended for woods such as pine birch maple poplar and cherry.
Sand away any glazed paint or rust spots if there are any.
Select a minwax gel stain color that corresponds to the darkest color of the wood grain you are trying to create.
Avoid stains with a high gloss finish.
Apply in the direction of the grain you intend to create.