Wood finishing expert bruce johnson is here to help you complete your next wood finishing project.
Minwax stain garage door.
See application instructions above.
It s a pretty easy thing to do overall.
As much as possible try to imitate the natural texture and grain direction of real wood.
Fiberglass is non porous and won t absorb the stain the way a wood surface does.
You can then create a woodgrain finish with your brush using a striƩ technique.
We ve lived in our home almost 7 years now.
What s the best way to apply minwax gel stain to a fiberglass door.
I used the mahogany wood gel stain by minwax since it s gel it works on metal and a 2 foam brush.
Our gel stained garage door makeover happened one year ago so i m giving you guys an update.
Since we moved into our home our brown painted aluminum garage door had faded more and more.
Start by using a brush on all the recessed areas and then use a roller on the flat surfaces.
So it s best to apply gel stain with a bristle brush.
Most garage doors are stamped to look like wood grain even though they are metal.
Allow 24 to 48 hours for the stain to dry completely.
Stain vertical surfaces with minwax gel stain uploaded feb 7 2016.
In this edition of just ask bruce he demonstrates how to stain a vertical surface such as your front door without letting the stain drip.
Excess stain should be evened out with the brush not wiped away with a rag.