Scuff the surface of the steel door with steel wool.
How to stain a metal exterior door.
Step 1 wash the metal door.
7 flick the stain with the bristle tips of.
Paint a cardboard scrap.
Paint the base color.
How to stain a metal door.
Step 3 stain the metal door.
Be sure to clean the metal door well and rid it as much as.
Step 5 seal the metal door.
How to gel stain a steel door.
Use a spray cleaner on a cleaning rag to wash the door.
Cover any areas you missed previously such as the edges of windows within the door with painter s tape to keep them.
2 paint a base layer of latex paint onto the steel.
Step 2 prime the metal door.
Creating the grain.
The idea is just to roughen.
Lay the door out on a canvas in a suitable work area.
Use paint thinner and a rag to remove any existing paint or residue and prepare the surface to receive the new stain.
Pour the latex into your paint tray and carefully roll on the top coat.
This can be messy work.
If you like the way it looks stop there and allow the stain to dry for about 24 hours.
After the stain dries completely you may notice blotches or unevenness in the stain.
Remove any hardware from the door.
The stain which will serve as a wash coat should be a darker color than the paint.
Use a foam mini roller to apply a thin coat of gel stain to the door.
Clean the door thoroughly.