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