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