The only trick is to keep the layer even throughout the surface and avoid dripping.
Stain steel garage door.
Choose the right stain color.
If you have a paneled garage door start at the center of the paneling and work your way out.
Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface.
Select a cheap brush.
Clean your garage door first.
Any type of steel door can receive the faux bois treatment even a garage door.
In contrast to regular wood stain gel stain does not need to be wiped off or rubbed in.
It is painted in two directions a first in the garage door industry and then fired.
To learn more consult a garage door specialist in your area.
From the street no one will know it isn t real wood.
With just a few tips and not much money you can give your garage door a beautiful faux wood finish.
Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast.
Prepare the surface begin by thoroughly cleaning your garage door using warm soapy water and a stiff brush.
This gives it the appearance of a genuine wood door with the woodgrain effect embossed on the surface of the metal.
We chose this gel stain in mahogany.
In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain.
Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look.
Step 4 drying.
The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain.
You ll be happy to know that garaga offers a steel garage door in american walnut.