Embossed wood grained fiberglass can t absorb the stain like wood.
Fiberglass door wood stain.
If you want to apply a new stain start by completely removing the topcoat.
Select a gel stain in the desired color.
Your biggest chore will be completely removing any old finish that is on the door but not destroy the wood grain texture.
Even though fiberglass is a bit more expensive it was actually more affordable than a new wood door with a storm door added.
Before starting and occasionally throughout the project stir the stain until the texture is creamy.
Excess stain should be evened out with the brush not wiped away with a rag.
Fiberglass is non porous and won t absorb the stain the way a wood surface does.
However they do need staining or painting every three to five years.
The idea behind these stains is that they add a layer of color to a wood door so that the natural grain can still be seen.
Staining the doorjamb door frame the gel stain can also be used to stain the doorjamb door frame and mullions.
Apply stain with the foam brush and use the 2 bristle brush to soften and blend stain to match the door and trim.
Fiberglass doors do not have a wood grain or a porous texture that can absorb the stain.
Embossed fiberglass is a low maintenance substitute to the standard wood door.
Gel stains are thicker and creamier than other types of stains which makes them better able to adhere to smooth synthetic materials and gives them a bold uniform appearance.
The main difference between wood and fiberglass is the type of stain and its application.
What s the best way to apply minwax gel stain to a fiberglass door.
A penetrating stain can t penetrate fiberglass.
So it s best to apply gel stain with a bristle brush.
Stains that are transparent or semi transparent cannot be used on fiberglass doors that aren t textured.
If your fiberglass door s stain coat is flaking chipping or peeling off unevenly you ll have to remove the layer before applying a fresh stain coat.
A standard wiping stain will not work.
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Gel stains can also be used.
Steel and fiberglass doors 2 of 5 c.
We recommend that before starting you try staining a small.
Fiberglass doors are attractive.
Unlike wood and other materials fiberglass surfaces should always be stained with oil based gel products.
Plus staining a fiberglass door can be easier than working with wood.
If you kick a fiberglass door it won t dent or ding.
Even better they require less maintenance and have fewer problems than steel or wood doors.
Staining the door use a high quality heavily pigmented oil based stain recommended.
I agree with the gel stain suggestion.
These instructions are also helpful for other simulated wood surfaces.
See application instructions above.
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