Because gel stain is so much thicker than traditional wood stains it s also very easy to apply.
Gel coat stain.
Arm r seal gel stain.
Gel stain is particularly forgiving with splotch prone woods like birch cherry maple and pine.
You will need to sand the surface of the product but.
These varieties tend to absorb thin traditional stains unevenly looking messy and unfinished no.
General finishes also offers a gel stain topcoat which is an oil based top coat that produces a beautiful.
Step 2 apply the stain.
Layering coats of gel stain per manufacturer directions will result in a more opaque finish that is darker and shows less of the woodgrain.
I prefer a thin.
I chose a gel stain in walnut and found two new lamps at a salvage shop.
I was also planning to spray paint the metal bases with a glossy bronze.
Depending on the temperature and humidity gel stains can feel dry to the touch in 6 8 hours but you should give them a proper 24 hours to dry between each coat.
I disassembled the lamps as best as i was able.
Start with your products.
For the stain to adhere well you should ensure the wood surface is free from any.
This was the gel stain top coat i chose to finish my kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
Generally speaking it is much easier to use gel stain to achieve a darker wood color on a previously finished piece of wood than it is to get a lighter color.
Once the surface is completely dry you can begin applying a coat of gel stain.
Proper steps to apply gel stains step 1 prepare the surface.
Apply the gel stain with a foam brush or pad then wipe the excess away after 30 seconds.
Start off by cleaning and sanding the surface.