Staining Metal Garage Doors

We ve been dreaming up garage door makeover ideas since we first purchased our home and though we ve been making over just about every square inch of our house our garage door was working and in great condition.

Staining metal garage doors.

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. Consider staining your metal garage door. Make your garage door look like a real raised panel door not just painting wood grain on it. Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover.

Below are the materials that you need along with the instructions on how to stain a metal door. Use a pressure washer and soap to remove all dirt from the door. The best way to color a steel door is with a gel stain. In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain.

I have the same situation with my metal garage doors. Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast. Any type of steel door can receive the faux bois treatment even a garage door. Minwax gel stain is specifically designed to give you full control over the staining process and help you achieve beautiful results.

With just a few tips and not much money you can give your garage door a beautiful faux wood finish. From the street no one will know it isn t real wood. As discussed the gel stain is very thick. This was done in 2 steps in 2 days.

Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface. This is the key to success. Depending on the condition of the paint that s currently on your metal garage door you may have to do a little sanding to remove any superficial rust. Am i supposed to just paint it on and leave it.

Staining your garage door will take approximately 3 hours from start to finish with an added 48 hours maximum for drying time making it perfect for a weekend diy project. Prepare the surface begin by thoroughly cleaning your garage door using warm soapy water and a stiff brush. Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look. I tested it by using a brush to paint it on in the direction of the metal doors wood grain.

I got the gel stain. Let door dry completely before starting. A unique way to give metal doors and other metal furniture a worn out and antique like look is to stain metal. Its unique non drip formula makes application easy for vertical surfaces.

Gel stains are best for staining metal since they stay in place longer. Sand away any glazed paint or rust spots if there are any. Preparing the project area set a dropcloth on the ground near the door and tape the door frame and hardware with painter s tape to protect it from primer and paint.