Allow three minutes for the wood to absorb the stain and then wipe off any excess stain with a rag.
Minwax gel stain steel door.
Remove door hardware and apply painter s tape where needed optional.
Minwax gel stain is a non drip stain that adds natural colors and accentuates the beauty of a wide range of wood and non wood surfaces including wood plywood veneer fiberglass metal and molded fiberboard.
Start by using a brush on all the recessed areas and then use a roller on the flat surfaces.
Remember to always brush in the direction of the grain.
Make sure the door surface is free of all dirt and foreign matter.
Gel stain can be applied with either a natural bristle brush or a lint free cloth.
Most gel stains begin to set in a matter of one to two minutes.
Are you against using minwa gel stain.
Use the angled brush to get into any nooks crannies or edges.
When you are finished allow the stain to set for around 30 minutes.
How to gel stain over a painted exterior door.
Make the grain color with a darker paint and clear glaze.
Dip the rag in gel coat and apply the gel coat onto your metal door.
Make sure the door surface is free of all dirt and foreign matter.
With a damp rag clean front doors and allow to dry.
I can certainly go darker with one of colors general finishes carry but besides colors do you think general finishes gel stain is far superior than other brands.
Paint a layer of stain onto the steel door with the roller.
Allow 24 to 48 hours for the stain to dry completely.
Stir minwax gel stain until creamy before use and occasionally during use.
Using a high quality natural bristle brush spread a thin even coat over the entire surface starting with the raised panel sections.
Stir minwax gel stain until creamy before use and occasionally during use.
You can then create a woodgrain finish with your brush using a striƩ technique.
My door color seems to match with minwax cherry wood color which general finishes doesn t seem to carry.
Bruce recommends starting on a flat surface towards the outside of the door.
Work in the direction of the steel s grain.
Prime the steel door with a rust proof primer.
Don t brush over set stain or it will lift from the steel and fail to penetrate.
Make sure that you smooth out the gel coat evenly on the metal door making sure that it is spread out.
Using a high quality natural bristle brush spread a thin even coat over the entire surface starting with the raised panel sections.