Then after they dried i started brushing on the stain.
Gel stain vinyl siding.
Avoid soaps that have harsh chemical cleaning agents.
You have to remember that vinyl is plastic and that it sweats.
Apply a thin even coat of gel stain to a section using a natural bristle brush or a soft lint free cloth.
We like to install vinyl a certain way which makes it look like wood siding.
Test stain on hidden area to verify desired color.
Apply the gel using the correct tool and techniques or the resulting finish may look uneven.
We will use a combination of vinyl and hardie shingle for this cape cod style home.
Fortunately you can use a thick gel stain to add color to the vinyl.
Just keep a towel handy just in case.
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.
My painter friend told me he would be able to stain the new door with a product called gel stain made by minwax.
Usually when staining you.
While the gel stain is wet use a graining tool to create a wood grain pattern.
Step 1 wash your vinyl window with soap using a nylon pad.
Water based soaps tend to leave less residue behind.
Apply in the direction of the grain you intend to create.
The gel stain is thick so no need to worry about drips.
The doors are a faux wood vinyl wrapped insulated door.
To stain vinyl shutters you will need gel stain minwax in walnut is what i used paint brush old towel or rag.