Then wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
Minwax gel stain steel door.
Work section by section as.
It s recommended that you use a gel stain rather than a conventional stain.
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.
Dip the rag in gel coat and apply the gel coat onto your metal door.
Staining and interior door mahogany color using minwax gel stain.
How to gel stain over a painted exterior door.
Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look.
Wet or tacky gel stain can be removed easily with a rag moistened with mineral spirits.
To apply the stain i used a combination of foam brushes and standard.
With a damp rag clean front doors and allow to dry.
Take a dry rag.
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If the door is new clean it with a mild degreasing household cleaner.
When you do this be sure you protect your hands with gloves so that you do not get any solution on them.
Remember to always brush in the direction of the grain.
In this edition of just ask bruce he demonstrates how to.
It has a thicker consistency so it won t be as likely to run or drip.
I went with minwax s gel stain in the color walnut you can find it here.
Wet or tacky gel stain can be removed easily with a rag moistened with mineral spirits.
Prime the door with a rust resistant latex primer even if the door is new and has been primed at the factory.
In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain.
Make sure that you smooth out the gel coat evenly on the metal door making sure that it.
Bruce recommends starting on a flat surface towards the outside of the door.
Visit any good paint store in your area and you should be able to find the stain you re looking for like dark walnut for example.
Once exterior flat paint has dried you can now apply your first coat of gel stain.
Gently sand a previously painted door to make the door more receptive to primer.
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.
Step 3 stain the metal door.
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Allow three minutes for the wood to absorb the stain and then wipe off.
Use an exterior primer if the part of the.
Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface.
Before applying the gel stain thoroughly stir the stain.
The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain.
Avoid stains with a high gloss finish.