Choose the right stain color.
Gel stain garage door colors.
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Clopay s garage door finish being hand applied clopay s garage door finish options for wood are a factory finished stain factory finished white paint or just primer.
Let dry completely so you can determine whether.
Use a pressure washer and soap to remove all dirt from the door.
Gel stain is especially recommended for woods such as pine birch maple poplar and cherry.
Sand away any glazed paint or rust spots if there are any.
Old masters gel stain is a highly pigmented oil based stain designed to achieve intense colors on interior and exterior wood fiberglass primed metal and composition surfaces.
It has a thicker consistency so it won t be as likely to run or drip.
Test stain on hidden area to verify desired color.
Clean your garage door first.
These instructions are also helpful for other simulated wood surfaces.
We chose this gel stain in mahogany.
Select a cheap brush.
Its thick formula allows easy application and superior color control necessary to achieve a rich and uniform color on most surfaces in a single application.
Add a small amount of stain to the garage door as a color test.
Step 4 drying.
Avoid stains with a high gloss finish.
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In contrast to regular wood stain gel stain does not need to be wiped off or rubbed in.
Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
Let door dry completely before starting.
Apply in the direction of the grain you intend to create.
Garage door composite material sample in clear cypress species with medium finish.
It s recommended that you use a gel stain rather than a conventional stain.
If you have a paneled garage door start at the center of the paneling and work your way out.
Apply a thin even coat of gel stain to a section using a natural bristle brush or a soft lint free cloth.
Visit any good paint store in your area and you should be able to find the stain you re looking for like dark walnut for example.
The exact stain color will depend on the type of wood species you choose as some natural woods hold certain stains better than others.
Staining the doorjamb door frame the gel stain can also be used to stain the doorjamb door frame and mullions.
Apply stain with the foam brush and use the 2 bristle brush to soften and blend stain to match the door and trim.