Hickory Gel Stain Front Door

Door partially done in photo.

Hickory gel stain front door.

5 0 out of 5 stars front door makeover. To put it in more drastic terms in most cases paint will last 10 times longer and cost 90 98 less than wood refinishing. With a damp rag clean front doors and allow to dry. Rich thick stain formula provides twice the coverage of traditional oil based stains.

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. 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. Reviewed in the united states on may 27 2016. Apply one coat of glidden exterior flat paint color matched to behr glazed pecan.

In case you are wondering why this particular color will mimic the color. Choosing a wood stain. Wait 24 hours after last coat before hanging. This thicker wiping stain or a similar gel stain is key for this project.

Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Wet or tacky gel stain can be removed easily with a rag moistened with mineral spirits. I purchased the miniwax gel stain in the color hickory. 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.

Sand the door well using a palm sander. Jun 8 2015 minwax gel stain in hickory. Lots of wind at our house so tape alone didn t work. 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.

We also decided to ditch the storm doors as they were in pretty poor shape. Use painters tape plastic painting cloth and 2 baby gates in the door frame to keep the house closed up. 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. 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.

Hickory wood interior gel stain varathane 1 qt. Paint sits on the surface of the wood and dries to form a strong layer over the door. Remove door hardware and apply painter s tape where needed optional.