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