Then apply a base coat of the lightest wood shade.
Minwax gel stain steel door.
Use the angled brush to get into any nooks crannies or edges.
Using a high quality natural bristle brush spread a thin even coat over the entire surface starting with the raised panel sections.
Make sure the door surface is free of all dirt and foreign matter.
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.
Make the grain color with a darker paint and clear glaze.
Make sure that you smooth out the gel coat evenly on the metal door making sure that it is spread out.
Allow three minutes for the wood to absorb the stain and then wipe off any excess stain with a rag.
Make sure the door surface is free of all dirt and foreign matter.
Stir minwax gel stain until creamy before use and occasionally during use.
Work in the direction of the steel s grain.
Remember to always brush in the direction of the grain.
Prime the steel door with a rust proof primer.
Stir minwax gel stain until creamy before use and occasionally during use.
Bruce recommends starting on a flat surface towards the outside of the door.
My door color seems to match with minwax cherry wood color which general finishes doesn t seem to carry.
Remove door hardware and apply painter s tape where needed optional.
When you are finished allow the stain to set for around 30 minutes.
Gel stain can be applied with either a natural bristle brush or a lint free cloth.
There must not be any extra stain parts on your door as this will make your work look uneven.
How to gel stain over a painted exterior door.
Start by using a brush on all the recessed areas and then use a roller on the flat surfaces.
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.
You can then create a woodgrain finish with your brush using a striƩ technique.
Allow 24 to 48 hours for the stain to dry completely.
Dip the rag in gel coat and apply the gel coat onto your metal door.
Most gel stains begin to set in a matter of one to two minutes.
As much as possible try to imitate the natural texture and grain direction of real wood.
Don t brush over set stain or it will lift from the steel and fail to penetrate.