Apply the gel stain and clear finish according to the manufacturer s directions always applying the stain in the direction of the wood grain.
Staining a sliding door.
Appearance or damage to your door.
Most hardware can be removed by unscrewing a couple of philips head screws and should come off quite easily.
Everything you need to stain the door can be found at a local home improvement store.
Wipe the door down.
Paint or stain the.
Staining a new wood door door ready for staining image source sand the door.
This will even out the porosity allowing for a more even appearance.
Let your door air dry.
Staining a door is a very easy do it yourself project.
Before you paint or stain the interior wood surface sand it with fine sandpaper or steel wool.
Be sure to finish the door edges if you are painting a wood grain fiberglass or steel door sidelights and glazing frames no priming is necessary.
Use a high quality oil base stain oil base paint or latex paint.
Start by sanding the door in the direction of the wood grain with 220 grit sandpaper.
Remove dust particles with a soft dry cloth apply a pre stain before staining for the best results on interior pine.
How to stain a new wood door.
Rehang your stained door.