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How difficult is to apply stain to garage doors.

9 years ago

Hi,
Wondering, if staining garage doors is simple task for owner to DIY. I have split garage doors, small front paragola and two small windows (above garage and above front door). I approached a contractor. He asked me $500 for this task. Trying to get some feedback and some suggestions about material. I am first time home buyer and very new two lot of these things. I am trying to save if I can save some money by doing it myself.

Thanks

This post was edited by ritholtz on Wed, Sep 10, 14 at 14:54

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live_wire_oak
9 years ago
$500 is way cheap for that amount of work. It's not DIY friendly for a first timer at all. Staining is just the next to last step in finishing wood. There's a ton of prep that needs to happen first.
ritholtz
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks for the feedback live_wire_oak. Discussed with homedepot salesman. His words are very encouraging me to do it myself. Front view of my home with garage doors.
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