In contrast to regular wood stain gel stain does not need to be wiped off or rubbed in.
Gel stain garage door video.
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Gel stain i used the color hickory and needed 1 1 2 quarts for my three car garage.
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.
The only trick is to keep the layer even throughout the surface and avoid dripping.
Wet or tacky gel stain can be removed easily with a rag moistened with mineral spirits.
Carriage garage door hardware obviously this is optional but i like the way it looks.
Step 4 drying.
Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
If you have a paneled garage door start at the center of the paneling and work your way out.
Apply the stain when staining your metal garage door be sure to use a good quality brush.
Clean your garage door first.
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.
This was done in 2 steps in 2 days.
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.
The furniture is so pretty with gel stain.
Our son in law did their garage door and some furniture with gel stain it s gorgeous and has held up so well.
Did really great job on garage door.
Select a cheap brush.
Supplies for gel staining garage doors.
Choose the right stain color.
Instead gently stir don t whip the gel stain with a stir stick.