Or you can follow the direction of the garage door pattern.
Gel stain metal garage door.
Your garage door looks great so smooth and no brush marks.
Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look.
Do not shake the gel stain or it will bubble as you apply it.
We chose this gel stain in mahogany.
Depending on the condition of the paint that s currently on your metal garage door you may have to do a little sanding to remove any superficial rust.
Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover.
Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain.
In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain.
Apply the stain when staining your metal garage door be sure to use a good quality brush.
Our son in law did their garage door and some furniture with gel stain it s gorgeous and has held up so well.
Select a cheap brush.
Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast.
These bubbles are permanent and can ruin the finished look.
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Instead gently stir don t whip the gel stain with a stir stick.
If your garage door is less than five years old and has a glazed paint finish you ll have to sand it to remove the sheen in order for the stain to adhere properly.
However the garage door will need to sit for up to 48 hours to allow the stain to dry completely.
Clean your garage door first.
Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface.
Gel stain usually dries very quickly especially on a sunny day.
The furniture is so pretty with gel stain.
Did really great job on garage door.