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