How to Stain an Exterior Fiberglass Door

[@miataman1985]

great information

[@IllGetMyTools]

Thanks good luck in your projects

[@taddamask]

Nice job. Educational and enjoyable.

[@xristo702]

I appreciate the tutorial, what if the door is already a darker purple with a wood grain finish? The customer wants it in a much lighter tan/walnut color….would you suggest a base application of white semi transparent stain?

[@IllGetMyTools]

Yes definitely need a “primer” to subdue the darker color before application of a lighter stain. Many times a stain will not work over another stain as there will be variations in the absorption. A regular paint over may be more suitable for that application.

[@gefflynn7171]

Great joy on the door very helpful! Did you use Gel or Regular stain? I thought I goofed but after watching this maybe not. I used regular Minwax Red Oak 215 (not gel) stain. It seems to take longer for it to dry. In you experience will this stain be fine? OR do I need to remove it 🥵and use Gel? thx in advance.

[@IllGetMyTools]

Regular Stain works fine but yes it will definitely take some time to dry, as I stated it doesn’t absorb into the fiberglass it basically dries and sits on top. So make sure you use a polyurethane or whatever other top coat to seal it all in once it dries.

[@mreddieramirez]

what color did you paint on the inside interior?

[@StanislavPonomarev-ue6dz]

Would it be the same result if i leave the door hanging instead of taking it down and laying it flat?

[@IllGetMyTools]

As I stated in the video the stain can run and mess up the blending and color. Take the extra 10 minutes and do it the right way lay it flat

[@stevenhaley443]

two coats of stain? I'm using a darker gel stain to it is showing brush marks and wipe marks significantly.

[@IllGetMyTools]

@@stevenhaley443 one coat and I didn’t use the gel stain it’s too thick. Regular stain

[@taddamask]

Question, oil base or water base products.

[@thuduong2464]

Do you have to sand it first ? Thanks

[@IllGetMyTools]

No my fiberglass door was textured so that would ruin the look

[@thuduong2464]

@@IllGetMyTools that make sense. Thanks

[@Anonymous-eu3se]

Older door was so much nicer!

[@mreddieramirez]

what color did you paint the door on the inside?

[@IllGetMyTools]

Both sides were stained the same color and the same way

[@joysolomon-fs6dy]

@@IllGetMyToolswhat color did you use for the door?

[@IllGetMyTools]

@@joysolomon-fs6dy if you watched the video it was stated at the 6 minute mark.