Not every oil based stain on the market will do the job of covering fiberglass doors.
Staining fiberglass garage doors.
Fiberglass doors are artfully molded.
Consider staining your metal garage door.
This type of stain is probably the best for fiberglass doors.
Most door hardware can easily be removed using a screwdriver but other tools like an adjustable wrench pliers and a hammer may also.
Gel stain interior or exterior clear finish mineral spirits 2 natural bristle brush.
In addition to the stain you will always want to seal it with a layer of polyethylene.
How to stain fiberglass doors in this jeld wen customer care video you ll learn how to apply stain to a jeld wen fiberglass door as well as diy tips on wearing protective gear and finding the proper location for the project.
Apply the paint or gel stain using a small natural bristled.
Remove all hardware from the door.
Posted on september 6 2018.
You may have to wash the door.
However they do need staining or painting every three to five years.
From the street no one will know it isn t real wood.
With just a few tips and not much money you can give your garage door a beautiful faux wood finish.
Fiberglass doors are attractive.
Like acrylic paint it can be used to touch up faded areas.
This tutorial contains finishing instructions for fiberglass doors which you can complete in four easy steps for a beautiful door every time.
Prepare the surface begin by thoroughly cleaning your garage door using warm soapy water and a stiff brush.
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.
Even better they require less maintenance and have fewer problems than steel or wood doors.
Fiberglass doors staining guide.
Fiberglass impression collection includes fiberglass garage doors offer a variety of architectural styles that capture the beauty and detail of natural wood without the maintenance.
Disassemble the knob or handle hinge plates latches locks and any other fixtures that might get in the way while you re staining the idea is to strip the door down to a single piece so you can work quickly and efficiently.