Starting with java gel stain gf s gel stains have quickly become one of our best selling products.
Gel varnish for wood.
If you are staining raw wood i personally would use penetrating stain as it is less expensive than gel stain and gives a better finish on raw wood than gel stain.
Clear gel varnish dries to a satin sheen and is applied the same way 2 3 coats suggested for added luster and durability.
Minwax gel stain is specifically designed to give you full control over the staining process and help you achieve beautiful results.
Gel topcoat is an easy to apply oil and urethane topcoat ideal for projects where a soft hand rubbed finish is desired.
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Gel stains are formulated with a combination of pigments oils and urethanes to produce a deep and durable finish.
The heavy bodied gel formulation permits the product to flow out evenly no drips or runs preventing uneven penetration for consistent color control.
The first big advantage of a gel varnish is easy application.
Never a need to stir and no messy brushes to clean.
Bartley gel stains are multi purpose and excellent for staining fiberglass doors woodgraining antiquing glazing and sponging.
The gel varnish can be used to topcoat other stains.
Gel stain is particularly forgiving with splotch prone woods like birch cherry maple and pine.
These varieties tend to absorb thin traditional stains unevenly looking messy and unfinished no.
Use a cotton rag to transfer a lump of the gel onto the wood surface and quickly spread it out as if you were sloppily applying a thick coat of paint.
No sanding between coats and no grain raising.
Its unique non drip formula makes application easy for vertical surfaces.
Delivers uniform color evenly on wood and non wood surfaces such as metal veneer and fiberglass.
Combined with no sanding your choice to sand or not between coats and a quick re coat time you ll be finished sooner with less effort and better results than ever before.
To be safe test an area that will not be visible.
From general finishes university how to apply gel stain and gel topcoat to raw wood.
No brush marks bubbles streaks drips or dust.
It is easy to re stain wood with gel stain but requires a lot more work to re stain wood with traditional penetrating wood stain.