So 18 months after using the polyshades stain i started seeing some drying and a hazy look on the door.
Black gel stain garage door.
However the garage door will need to sit for up to 48 hours to allow the stain to dry completely.
Select a cheap brush.
Black wood interior gel stain is a convenient and easy to use stain that provides deep rich color to enhance the natural grain of the wood.
To complete the graining process wait until the first coat of minwax gel stain is completely dry 24 48 hours then apply a second coat of gel stain with a natural bristle brush in the direction of the grain pattern created.
Fiberglass is non porous and won t absorb the stain the way a wood surface does.
Or you can follow the direction of the garage door pattern.
Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
Gel stain is particularly forgiving with splotch prone woods like birch cherry maple and pine.
So it s best to apply gel stain with a bristle brush.
Black wood interior gel stain varathane 1 qt.
Update 18 months later.
I found a uv protective wax that i love love love over this gel stain.
We have a factory white garage and front door would you recommend painting them a darker colour as a base coat before putting on the gel stain.
Rich thick stain formula provides twice the coverage of traditional oil based stains.
Choose the right stain color.
Thicker consistency prevents drips and runs.
Clean your garage door first.
Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover.
I m worried that the white may show through when faux finishing other crafts i have painted a dark base coat first and then use a dry brush effect with a lighter colour to make the detail lines.
When brushing work on each section of the door at a time and try to mimic the direction of natural wood grain.
These varieties tend to absorb thin traditional stains unevenly looking messy and unfinished no.
We chose this gel stain in mahogany.
I applied howard outdoor furniture sunshield with a rag on to the door took about 15 minutes and it looks a mazing again.