Then after they dried i started brushing on the stain.
Gel stain vinyl siding.
You have to remember that vinyl is plastic and that it sweats.
Step 1 wash your vinyl window with soap using a nylon pad.
Apply in the direction of the grain you intend to create.
My painter friend told me he would be able to stain the new door with a product called gel stain made by minwax.
It is the only full light door on the market that fit the opening we were left with after the sidelights and door were removed.
We like to install vinyl a certain way which makes it look like wood siding.
While the gel stain is wet use a graining tool to create a wood grain pattern.
You can stain them but you have to sand them first in one direct to give them a tooth and create a pattern for the stain to follow.
The doors are a faux wood vinyl wrapped insulated door.
I cleaned my shutters well with soapy water.
The gel stain is thick so no need to worry about drips.
Usually when staining you.
We will use a combination of vinyl and hardie shingle for this cape cod style home.
Water based soaps tend to leave less residue behind.
Fortunately you can use a thick gel stain to add color to the vinyl.
Apply a thin even coat of gel stain to a section using a natural bristle brush or a soft lint free cloth.
It is made by pella.
Just keep a towel handy just in case.
Apply the gel using the correct tool and techniques or the resulting finish may look uneven.