Prime the door with a rust resistant latex primer even if the door is new and has been primed at the factory.
Minwax gel stain steel door.
When you do this be sure you protect your hands with gloves so that you do not get any solution on them.
Gently sand a previously painted door to make the door more receptive to primer.
Use a gel coat to stain the door.
Dip the rag in gel coat and apply the gel coat onto your metal door.
How to gel stain over a painted exterior door.
With a damp rag clean front doors and allow to dry.
It has a thicker consistency so it won t be as likely to run or drip.
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Before applying the gel stain thoroughly stir the stain.
Once exterior flat paint has dried you can now apply your first coat of gel stain.
Allow three minutes for the wood to absorb the stain and then wipe off.
Gel stain is easy to apply but it sets fast.
I went with minwax s gel stain in the color walnut you can find it here.
Make sure that you smooth out the gel coat evenly on the metal door making sure that it.
To apply the stain i used a combination of foam brushes and standard.
To complete the graining process wait until the first coat of minwax gel stain is completely dry 24 48 hours then apply a second coat of gel stain with a natural bristle brush in the direction of the grain pattern created.
Remember to always brush in the direction of the grain.
Step 3 stain the metal door.
Once applied they settle into the grain of the steel door to give it a textured look.
Use an exterior primer if the part of the.
Gel stains are thick and designed to cling to and penetrate the surface.
It s recommended that you use a gel stain rather than a conventional stain.
Bruce recommends starting on a flat surface towards the outside of the door.
Wet or tacky gel stain can be removed easily with a rag moistened with mineral spirits.
Take a dry rag.
To complete the graining process wait until the first coat of minwax gel stain is completely dry 24 48 hours then apply a second coat of gel stain with a natural bristle brush in the direction of the grain pattern created.
Gel stain can be applied with either a natural bristle brush or a lint free cloth.
Wet or tacky gel stain can be removed easily with a rag moistened with mineral spirits.
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Then wipe it clean with a damp cloth.
If the door is new clean it with a mild degreasing household cleaner.
In fact gel stains are often applied to give steel doors the look of wood grain.
Avoid stains with a high gloss finish.