Even though fiberglass is a bit more expensive it was actually more affordable than a new wood door with a storm door added.
Best stain for fiberglass door.
Some fiberglass doors can be stained with gel stain then protected with clear varnish.
You can save a decent chunk of change by purchasing an unfinished fiberglass door as well as opening yourself up to a variety of custom stain options to.
In addition to the stain you will always want to seal it with a layer of polyethylene.
So you can practice on a flat area before committing yourself to staining the entire door.
Staining the door use a high quality heavily pigmented oil based stain recommended.
Staining a fiberglass door using the brush method is easy.
These instructions are also helpful for other simulated wood surfaces.
We recommend that before starting you try staining a small.
How to gel stain fiberglass entry doors.
Apply stain with the foam brush and use the 2 bristle brush to soften and blend stain to match the door and trim.
Gel stain is applied with a brush or rag and creative types can use wood graining tools to create an even more authentic look.
The best part about staining a fiberglass door is that any screw ups can be removed with mineral spirits and a rag before the oil based stain dries.
Before starting and occasionally throughout the project stir the stain until the texture is creamy.
When you do make sure the polyethylene is also oil based.
If you kick a fiberglass door it won t dent or ding.
Not every oil based stain on the market will do the job of covering fiberglass doors.
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.
Steel and fiberglass doors 2 of 5 c.
Staining the doorjamb door frame the gel stain can also be used to stain the doorjamb door frame and mullions.
Done well such treatment can make a fiberglass door look like natural wood.