Stir minwax gel stain until creamy before use and occasionally during use.
Staining redwood garage door with minwax.
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.
Most garage doors are stamped to look like wood grain even though they are metal.
Let dry completely so you can determine whether you re satisfied with the color.
It s a pretty easy thing to do overall.
Depending on the condition of the paint that s currently on your metal garage door you may have to do a little sanding to remove any superficial rust.
Add a small amount of stain to the garage door as a color test.
For a deeper color and sheen wait one hour and apply a second coat.
This is the key to success.
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Lay down the drop cloth tarp or sheet to protect the driveway.
Minwax helps you select the ideal stain color for your wood project.
For ease of staining and finishing it is recommended that you finish the door before installation.
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.
Make sure the door surface is free of all dirt and foreign matter.
Once satisfied add the gel stain to the paint tray and begin staining.
Always test stain on a hidden area of the wood to verify desired color.
Wait overnight before subjecting the wood to normal use.