Staining Metal Garage Doors

From the street no one will know it isn t real wood.

Staining metal garage doors.

As discussed the gel stain is very thick. Step 1 wash the metal door. I got the gel stain. Make your garage door look like a real raised panel door not just painting wood grain on it.

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. Staining your garage door will take approximately 3 hours from start to finish with an added 48 hours maximum for drying time making it perfect for a weekend diy project. Use a pressure washer and soap to remove all dirt from the door. A unique way to give metal doors and other metal furniture a worn out and antique like look is to stain metal.

In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain. Am i supposed to just paint it on and leave it. Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look. Let door dry completely before starting.

Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover. With just a few tips and not much money you can give your garage door a beautiful faux wood finish. It so thick it leaves a heavy film on the door. I tested it by using a brush to paint it on in the direction of the metal doors wood grain.

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. This is the key to success. Gel stains are best for staining metal since they stay in place longer. Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast.

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. I have the same situation with my metal garage doors. The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain. Below are the materials that you need along with the instructions on how to stain a metal door.

Sand away any glazed paint or rust spots if there are any. Minwax gel stain is specifically designed to give you full control over the staining process and help you achieve beautiful results. This was done in 2 steps in 2 days. Its unique non drip formula makes application easy for vertical surfaces.

Delivers uniform color evenly on wood and non wood surfaces such as metal veneer and fiberglass. 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. Any type of steel door can receive the faux bois treatment even a garage door.