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.
Gel stain garage door video.
Supplies for gel staining garage doors.
Did really great job on garage door.
We chose this gel stain in mahogany.
Gel stain i used the color hickory and needed 1 1 2 quarts for my three car garage.
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Step 4 drying.
The only trick is to keep the layer even throughout the surface and avoid dripping.
Choose the right stain color.
This was done in 2 steps in 2 days.
In contrast to regular wood stain gel stain does not need to be wiped off or rubbed in.
Clean your garage door first.
Your garage door looks great so smooth and no brush marks.
Disposable paintbrush i used a 2 inch brush and liked that width for getting into all the grooves in the garage door.
Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover.
These bubbles are permanent and can ruin the finished look.
Apply the stain when staining your metal garage door be sure to use a good quality brush.
Wet or tacky gel stain can be removed easily with a rag moistened with mineral spirits.
Our son in law did their garage door and some furniture with gel stain it s gorgeous and has held up so well.
If you have a paneled garage door start at the center of the paneling and work your way out.
Make your garage door look like a real raised panel door not just painting wood grain on it.
The furniture is so pretty with gel stain.
Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
Instead gently stir don t whip the gel stain with a stir stick.