Make sure the door surface is free of all dirt and foreign matter.
Staining redwood garage door with minwax.
Minwax helps you select the ideal stain color for your wood project.
After 1 hour the surface is dry to the touch.
Always test stain on a hidden area of the wood to verify desired color.
For ease of staining and finishing it is recommended that you finish the door before installation.
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.
Wait overnight before subjecting the wood to normal use.
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.
Optional to help ensure uniform acceptance of the stain and finish use minwax water based pre stain wood conditioner.
The colors shown are for reference purposes only.
Let door dry completely before starting.
Once satisfied add the gel stain to the paint tray and begin staining.
I used the mahogany wood gel stain by minwax since it s gel it works on metal and a 2 foam brush here s the original garage door that s my halloween spider herbert.
Lay down the drop cloth tarp or sheet to protect the driveway.
Most garage doors are stamped to look like wood grain even though they are metal.
Let dry completely so you can determine whether you re satisfied with the color.
It s a pretty easy thing to do overall.
For a deeper color and sheen wait one hour and apply a second coat.
This is the key to success.