Stained Steel Garage Doors

Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface.

Stained steel garage doors.

Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast. 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. As discussed the gel stain is very thick.

Transform your garage door to a gorgeous faux wood door with this easy gel stain diy garage door makeover. I tested it by using a brush to paint it on in the direction of the metal doors wood grain. This is the key to success. Affiliate links included for your convenience we used a less than 20 can of gel stain to transform our paint faded aluminum garage door.

Begin staining all the recessed areas then follow up on. It so thick it leaves a heavy film on the door. Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look. Whether from extreme sunlight or other weather conditions over time your garage door s finish will degrade.

Painted doors will experience color fading while the clear protective top coat on stained and faux paint stained doors will degrade and thin. Instead gently stir don t whip the gel stain with a stir stick. 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.

We ve lived in our home almost 7 years now. Our stained metal doors replicate the natural look of a stained wood door with a highly durable paint process that is completely maintenance free. 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. Any type of steel door can receive the faux bois treatment even a garage door.

Our gel stained garage door makeover happened one year ago so i m giving you guys an update. 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. Enjoy the beauty of wood without the expense or maintenance associated with wood doors. These stunning doors are offered in a wide variety of colors panel designs hardware and window options.

Apply the stain when staining your metal garage door be sure to use a good quality brush. 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. Do not shake the gel stain or it will bubble as you apply it. Since we moved into our home our brown painted aluminum garage door had faded more and more.

I got the gel stain. A yearly maintenance.