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