Stain Steel Garage Door
Consider staining your metal garage door.
Stain steel garage door. You ll be happy to know that garaga offers a steel garage door in american walnut. Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast. Select a cheap brush. In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain.
Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood. Prepare the surface begin by thoroughly cleaning your garage door using warm soapy water and a stiff brush. If you have a paneled garage door start at the center of the paneling and work your way out. To learn more consult a garage door specialist in your area.
Choose the right stain color. Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look. From the street no one will know it isn t real wood. Step 4 drying.
We chose this gel stain in mahogany. In contrast to regular wood stain gel stain does not need to be wiped off or rubbed in. Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface. The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain.
It is painted in two directions a first in the garage door industry and then fired. Any type of steel door can receive the faux bois treatment even a garage door. Clean your garage door first. Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover.
Preparing the project area set a dropcloth on the ground near the door and tape the door frame and hardware with painter s tape to protect it from primer and paint.