I must use a water based stain.
Minwax stain garage door.
Excess stain should be evened out with the brush not wiped away with a rag.
Let door dry completely before starting.
If your garage door is less than five years old and has a glazed paint finish you ll have to sand it to remove the sheen in order for the stain to adhere properly.
I used the mahogany wood gel stain by minwax since it s gel it works on metal and a 2 foam brush here s the original garage door that s my halloween spider herbert.
Minwax design series washes wood effects and waxes offer new options for bare wood and wood that s already stained.
So it s best to apply gel stain with a bristle brush.
See application instructions above.
Let dry completely so you can determine whether you re satisfied with the color.
It s a pretty easy thing to do overall.
Once satisfied add the gel stain to the paint tray and begin staining.
Something from a different brand.
Hi houzzers i am in search of a semi transparent dark stain to complement dark brown windows for my front door.
Add a small amount of stain to the garage door as a color test.
Most garage doors are stamped to look like wood grain even though they are metal.
Lay down the drop cloth tarp or sheet to protect the driveway.
A good washing with soap and water using a pressure washer at the lowest setting should suffice.
Would love your advice.
What s the best way to apply minwax gel stain to a fiberglass door.