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