RECOMMENDED USAGE: Any time your wood is not perfect or you don’t want to fully sand down and re-stain. It doesn’t penetrate the wood as deeply as a regular oil based stain, but is more of a topical application so what you see upon application is how it will dry. Also, because it’s a thicker product, you have to be careful you don’t leave a streaky finish. (Check out your local regulations as to how to properly dispose of shop rags). The fact that you don’t have to strip the existing finish is a big plus in a lot of cases – it makes for a quicker project from start to finish.ĬONS: While it smells much nicer than traditional oil based stain, it is still oil based – so the same precautions must be used when disposing of oil stained rags and having adequate ventilation. You can use this product with or without sanding down to raw wood. You will hide some of the grain in the process, so keep this in mind. PROS: It’s nice because it’s a semi solid stain so you hide any imperfections that may be in the wood and still have a rich wood tone color. Java Gel Stain is the perfect solution because it covers imperfections in the wood, without completely hiding the grain. The top layer of veneer was coming off, so I removed it all and was left with a solid top that was not quite as pretty as I would have liked. The vanity shown here had seen better days. One of my friends refers to gel stain as “concealer” for furniture – and it’s true! I’ve used other colors but all the photos here are in Java ( here are all of the Gel Stain Colors). The most popular color is the famous “ Java Gel“. I’m talking specifically about General Finishes Gel Stain (there are other gel stain products out there, but I think General Finishes Gel Stain is the best!). You know, let’s update that 80’s oak – this is a great solution. Also perfect if you want the wood look, but want to change the COLOR of the wood. It’s perfect for that antique piece that maybe has a few dings or scratches but you just can’t bring yourself to PAINT it. Say what? Yep, no stripping required to keep the wood finish you like. The best feature about gel stain is that you can use it over raw wood or an existing finish. To see my full disclosure policy, click here. This post contains affiliate links to help you find what you need! These are products I have tested and used myself or something comparable. If you’ve ever had a piece of wood that you’d like to re-stain, but was less than perfect, this stain is for you!! Gel stain is an almost opaque stain, pretty thick in consistency and although an oil based stain, does not penetrate the wood very deeply. Java Gel is the most popular color because of the richness and depth it gives that goes with so many decor styles and colors.
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