Add a small amount of stain to the garage door as a color test.
Minwax stain garage door.
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.
What s the best way to apply minwax gel stain to a fiberglass door.
It s a pretty easy thing to do overall.
Hi houzzers i am in search of a semi transparent dark stain to complement dark brown windows for my front door.
Something from a different brand.
Let door dry completely before starting.
Lay down the drop cloth tarp or sheet to protect the driveway.
Once satisfied add the gel stain to the paint tray and begin staining.
What s better sherwin williams woodscapes or minwax.
Combine the minwax design series with other minwax stains to produce on trend looks finishes and special effects.
See application instructions above.
Would love your advice.
A good washing with soap and water using a pressure washer at the lowest setting should suffice.
Let dry completely so you can determine whether you re satisfied with the color.
Most garage doors are stamped to look like wood grain even though they are metal.
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 must use a water based stain.
Fiberglass is non porous and won t absorb the stain the way a wood surface does.