Minwax helps you select the ideal stain color for your wood project.
Staining redwood garage door with minwax.
Let dry completely so you can determine whether you re satisfied with the color.
Most garage doors are stamped to look like wood grain even though they are metal.
The colors shown are for reference purposes only.
I used the mahogany wood gel stain by minwax since it s gel it works on metal and a 2 foam brush here s the original garage door that s my halloween spider herbert.
It s a pretty easy thing to do overall.
Make sure the door surface is free of all dirt and foreign matter.
Wait overnight before subjecting the wood to normal use.
Always test stain on a hidden area of the wood to verify desired color.
Stir minwax gel stain until creamy before use and occasionally during use.
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.
Optional to help ensure uniform acceptance of the stain and finish use minwax water based pre stain wood conditioner.
They have been reproduced using digital production techniques.
Add a small amount of stain to the garage door as a color test.
Let door dry completely before starting.
Once satisfied add the gel stain to the paint tray and begin staining.
Lay down the drop cloth tarp or sheet to protect the driveway.
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.
After 1 hour the surface is dry to the touch.