We chose this gel stain in mahogany.
How to paint a garage door with gel stain.
If you have a paneled garage door start at the center of the paneling and work your way out.
Select a cheap brush.
We also decided to ditch the storm doors as they were in pretty poor shape.
Just make sure that the stain is not running.
Scuff the surface of the steel door with steel wool.
Clean your garage door first.
Sand away any glazed paint or rust spots if there are any.
Use a pressure washer and soap to remove all dirt from the door.
Let door dry completely before starting.
Foam brushes or paint brushes i used both for gel stain application and wood sealer application.
Lay the door out on a canvas in a suitable work area.
Remove any hardware from the door.
Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover.
Using your brush simply apply the paint to the surface.
The furniture is so pretty with gel stain.
The first coat is generally the thickest so do not be afraid to overdo it.
Did really great job on garage door.
Remove door hardware and apply painter s tape where needed optional.
Your garage door looks great so smooth and no brush marks.
Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
Begin staining all the recessed areas then follow up on the flat surfaces.
Always go the direction of the wood grain pattern on the door.
This can be messy work.
Looks like you found the right product to use.
Choose the right stain color.
Gel stains dry quickly so plan on doing this project in the cool part of the day or when the door is in the shade.
Stain it separately if desired.
Our son in law did their garage door and some furniture with gel stain it s gorgeous and has held up so well.
With a damp rag clean front doors and allow to dry.
Instead gently stir don t whip the gel stain with a stir stick.
The idea is just to roughen.
Add a small amount of stain to the garage door as a color test.