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How to diy gel stain a painted garage door.
If you have a paneled garage door start at the center of the paneling and work your way out.
It turned out muddy and didn t look faux at all.
With a damp rag clean front doors and allow to dry.
After 2 panels i hate it.
Since we updated our faded garage door with gel stain back in may of 2014 i ve gotten a bunch of questions asking how well it s been holding up.
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Sand away any glazed paint or rust spots if there are any.
As we ve been painting our home a creamy.
Just make sure that the stain is not running.
Clean your garage door first.
Keep blending it in with the dry brush.
Tips for a diy garage door makeover and how to gel stain a garage door to look like wood.
Use vertical strokes for the panels and sides of the door and.
Use a pressure washer and soap to remove all dirt from the door.
Jul 31 2020 transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood look with an diy garage door makeover from lifestyle blogger tabitha blue.
How to gel stain over a painted exterior door.
Using your brush simply apply the paint to the surface.
Start with the inside panels and work your way to the outside of the door.
So i tried giving my garage a faux look with the gel stain technique.
I am pretty crafty and this was a fail.
So that s what i m sharing today.
Select a cheap brush.
If you don t have a power washer i d recommend cleaning it well with your hose and then giving it a good cleaning with vinegar and a sponge and finish with a good rinse.
The first coat is generally the thickest so do not be afraid to overdo it.
The hubster used a cheap synthetic brush and worked one section at a time brushing on the gel stain in the direction of the pattern in the door.
Continue using the brush to do long strokes back and forth and up and down to fill in the panes.
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Apply the stain just as you would paint a door.
Apply your gel wood stain to the door with a foam brush.
Let door dry completely before starting.
Choose the right stain color.
Up and down on the sides horizontally along the top and bottom and middle.
Remove door hardware and apply painter s tape where needed optional.