Fiberglass Door Wood Stain
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Fiberglass door wood stain. If you kick a fiberglass door it won t dent or ding. Fiberglass is non porous and won t absorb the stain the way a wood surface does. 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. Excess stain should be evened out with the brush not wiped away with a rag.
Gel stains can also be used. 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. 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.
If you want to apply a new stain start by completely removing the topcoat. I agree with the gel stain suggestion. Stains that are transparent or semi transparent cannot be used on fiberglass doors that aren t textured. Embossed fiberglass is a low maintenance substitute to the standard wood door.
Steel and fiberglass doors 2 of 5 c. A standard wiping stain will not work. Fiberglass doors are attractive. Fiberglass doors have a realistic wood look but staining them improperly will ruin it.
What s the best way to apply minwax gel stain to a fiberglass door. We recommend that before starting you try staining a small. Staining the doorjamb door frame the gel stain can also be used to stain the doorjamb door frame and mullions. Select a gel stain in the desired color.
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. It looks like your door has a wood grain texture so when you add the gel stain and lightly wipe it should leave the wood grain look. However they do need staining or painting every three to five years. See application instructions above.
A penetrating stain can t penetrate fiberglass. These instructions are also helpful for other simulated wood surfaces. Unlike wood and other materials fiberglass surfaces should always be stained with oil based gel products. Before starting and occasionally throughout the project stir the stain until the texture is creamy.
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. Plus staining a fiberglass door can be easier than working with wood. So it s best to apply gel stain with a bristle brush.
Plus unlike a steel door it looks exactly like wood and you can stain it although it s a little more complex than staining a wood door. Embossed wood grained fiberglass can t absorb the stain like wood. However some of these can be.