Gel Stain On Vinyl Siding

Fortunately you can use a thick gel stain to add color to the vinyl.

Gel stain on vinyl siding.

Just keep a towel handy just in case. Distinguishing the type of stain found on siding is useful in deciding on the cause and thus the cure or prevention of staining. 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. Avoid soaps that have harsh chemical cleaning agents.

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. Vinyl siding stain diagnosis. It is made by pella.

This article discusses common causes of stains or discoloration found on vinyl building siding. Then after they dried i started brushing on the stain. Usually when staining you. Dirt from rain splash up algae lichens mold moss or even smoke or chemical stains have different causes and different preventative measures.

Apply the gel using the correct tool and techniques or the resulting finish may look uneven. I cleaned my shutters well with soapy water. Step 1 wash your vinyl window with soap using a nylon pad. 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.

Water based soaps tend to leave less residue behind. It needs to be properly cleaned and stains removed to keep it from looking dirty and dingy. The gel stain is thick so no need to worry about drips. You have to remember that vinyl is plastic and that it sweats.