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