Hickory Gel Stain Front Door

Wait 24 hours after last coat before hanging.

Hickory gel stain front door.

Choosing a wood stain. Stain works by being absorbed by the wood which causes it to take on the color of the stain stain will only give the wood a certain color to make it look more attractive after staining you will then need to use a varnish or lacquer to protect the wood from damage. Rich thick stain formula provides twice the coverage of traditional oil based stains. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users.

In case you are wondering why this particular color will mimic the color. With a damp rag clean front doors and allow to dry. Light sand of the fiberglass stain in 1 coat 3 coats of minwax outdoor urethane. Wet or tacky gel stain can be removed easily with a rag moistened with mineral spirits.

This thicker wiping stain or a similar gel stain is key for this project. Paint sits on the surface of the wood and dries to form a strong layer over the door. Use painters tape plastic painting cloth and 2 baby gates in the door frame to keep the house closed up. Hickory wood interior gel stain 2 pack is a convenient and easy to use stain that provides deep rich color to enhance the natural grain of the wood.

Jun 8 2015 minwax gel stain in hickory. You can use a staining block to get in the grooves. Apply one coat of glidden exterior flat paint color matched to behr glazed pecan. 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.

Regular stain will not adhere to painted pieces then i used a good paintbrush purdy is my all time favorite to apply a coat of the mixed stain to a small section of the door attempting to create a natural wood look. A well painted front door looks fantastic offers strong surface protection and value and it can be completed at a fraction of the cost of staining. We also decided to ditch the storm doors as they were in pretty poor shape. Sand the door well using a palm sander.

Hickory wood interior gel stain varathane 1 qt. 5 0 out of 5 stars front door makeover. Remove door hardware and apply painter s tape where needed optional. 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.

The best part of this project was that i did not have to remove the door so i was not in a rush to get my front door back on the hinges before nighttime. Lots of wind at our house so tape alone didn t work. Door partially done in photo.