GETTHELOOKOFWOODBYStainingFiberglass-ZAR.pdfVIP

GET THE LOOK OF WOOD BY Staining Fiberglass Fiberglass entry doors are the ultimate low maintenance door. They are available with realistic-looking wood grain finishes that makes it very hard to tell them from their real wood counterparts. If you want a durable door that apply shoe polish) or a foam brush, to dry, apply two thin coats of won’t dent, rot or rust, Fiberglass is working the stain into the em- polyurethane. It is important to the best choice. Manufacturers of bossed grain pattern (Fig 2). use interior polyurethane on the fiberglass doors have really come inside of the door and an exterior along way with realistic grain pat- Next, use your staining cloth or polyurethane, preferably one with foam brush to smooth the stain in terns that make you take a second UV inhibitors for doors exposed to look. However the most important the direction of the grain (Fig 3). direct sunlight, on the outside. aspect to making it look authentic Do not wipe off excess stain. Re- is the finish you apply. member, fiberglass doesn’t absorb ZAR Wood Stain and Polyure- stain like wood, so you need to thane are recommended by leading ZAR Wood Stain and Polyure- leave a coat, like paint, on the door. door manufacturers. You can find thanes are recommended finishes all the supplies you need at your by many leading door manufac- Work on the same area you just local lumberyard, hardware store turers. By following these simple stained, use a clean, soft paintbrush and home improvement center or steps, you can have an entry door to gently feather-out any streaks or vi