Gel Stain Metal Door To Look Like Wood

Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover.
Gel stain metal door to look like wood. The nice thing about gel stain is there is no drip. Use long brush strokes in the direction of the grain and remove the gel stain from the brush as it begins to accumulate with paper towels or a rag. Select a cheap brush. Regular stain will not adhere to painted pieces then i used a good paintbrush purdy is my all time favorite to apply a coat of the mixed stain to a small section of the door attempting to create a natural wood look.
Use gel stain and a wood. Be sure to use your gloves. Choose the right stain color. While the gel stain is wet you ll want to use a clean dry synthetic brush to remove the excess stain and create a uniform look.
If the door is new clean it with a mild degreasing household cleaner. The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain. The amount of gel stain left on will determine the depth of color. A tutorial from rachael of lovely crafted home gave me major hope when she successfully gel stained her fiberglass front door to make it look like a legit wood door.
Prime the door with a rust resistant latex primer even if the door is new and has been primed at the factory. But i don t think we applied a polyurethane topcoat as is specified on the gel stain can. Then one day an answer came to me from the heavens i mean pinterest. Then wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
We chose this gel stain in mahogany. In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain. Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface. Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast.
Allow the primer to dry. Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look. You have to do your prep work before you paint a metal door to create the wood grain look. So it s been looking iffy for a few years now.
For reference our door and current dark stain is 7 5 years old. This thicker wiping stain or a similar gel stain is key for this project. Stain can be messy. Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
However there is a traditional stain that i used to go over it. The next morning i went over it with my color choice of stain with just a rag. And while i did have some evidence that this hack could serve my own needs i was still a bit concerned that it may not have the same effect on an aged not. Use an exterior primer if the part of the door getting the faux wood treatment faces outdoors.
Clean the door and apply a base coat of paint in the color of your choice. The door required two good coats of the gel stain.