Which is the best gel stain to use?

Gel Stain is excellent for vertical surfaces. Gel Stain is specifically formulated for use on nonporous surfaces such as fiberglass, primed metal, and composition surfaces and is also suitable for wood applications. Especially recommended for woods such as pine, birch, maple, poplar, and cherry. Excellent for vertical surfaces.

What does gel stain look like on wood?

Layering coats of gel stain (per manufacturer directions), will result in a more opaque finish that is darker and shows less of the woodgrain. This type of finish looks more like paint than stain. Also, you can layer different colors of gel stain, or mix different colors of gel stain, to achieve custom shades.

Why is general finishes gel stain not permeable?

In addition to this non-permeable surface factor, General Finishes Gel Stain is an oil-based product, and it is more difficult to obtain proper drying characteristics over a dense manufactured surface such as laminate. Gel stains, as all wood stains, were formulated to go over raw wood which has an “open” surface and can absorb some of the stain.

When to apply gel stain after first coat?

You will want to ensure that the first coat is completely cured prior to applying an additional coat of gel stain. After you have applied the gel stain the last step is to provide a protective top coat to your project (unless your gel stain has a protective coating included like a polyurethane).

How are Gel stains used to stain wood?

Gel stains are thick stain that you apply to a wood surface. Unlike traditional stains that soak into the wood creating a new color, gel stains are applied to the surface of wood and can be built up similar to a paint. Unlike paint, gel stains still allow you to feel the underlying texture of the wood.

How big is a pint of gel stain?

Learn More Product Number Color Size 80116 Natural Half Pint 80201 Golden Oak Gallon 80204 Golden Oak Quart 80208 Golden Oak Pint