Stained Steel Garage Doors

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Stained steel garage doors.

Do not shake the gel stain or it will bubble as you apply it. Our gel stained garage door makeover happened one year ago so i m giving you guys an update. Whether from extreme sunlight or other weather conditions over time your garage door s finish will degrade. These bubbles are permanent and can ruin the finished look.

We ve been dreaming up garage door makeover ideas since we first purchased our home and though we ve been making over just about every square inch of our house our garage door was working and in great condition. Apply the stain when staining your metal garage door be sure to use a good quality brush. It so thick it leaves a heavy film on the door. Any type of steel door can receive the faux bois treatment even a garage door.

Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover. Our stained metal doors replicate the natural look of a stained wood door with a highly durable paint process that is completely maintenance free. As discussed the gel stain is very thick. I got the gel stain.

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. These stunning doors are offered in a wide variety of colors panel designs hardware and window options. Since we moved into our home our brown painted aluminum garage door had faded more and more. This is the key to success.

We ve lived in our home almost 7 years now. Begin staining all the recessed areas then follow up on. Am i supposed to just paint it on and leave it. In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain.

The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain. I have the same situation with my metal garage doors. I tested it by using a brush to paint it on in the direction of the metal doors wood grain. There are no garage doors that are completely maintenance free.

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. Affiliate links included for your convenience we used a less than 20 can of gel stain to transform our paint faded aluminum garage door. Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface. 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.

Painted doors will experience color fading while the clear protective top coat on stained and faux paint stained doors will degrade and thin. Enjoy the beauty of wood without the expense or maintenance associated with wood doors.