If you click a link on this post and purchase products through that link, I will receive a commission. You can also purchase them through local retailers. Our emails include an unsubscribe link and you may opt-out at any time. I made this paper towel roll holder out of a pipe and a gel stain application tips usa medallion. Do you know your density? Things I love and use around here so you guys can try them out and I may even give away a few gel stain application tips usa the things I make and share here on the blog. I have seen many people who say they have trouble with the Gator Hide streaking.

Generally speaking, you can use a cloth rag to wipe away wet gel stain and fine-tune the finish as you go, but it might be touch and go in tough-to-reach spots like deep cracks and extreme corners. Apply its thick consistency to horizontal tabletops or vertical cabinet framework, fine woods or those notoriously difficult to cover evenly. Disclosure: BobVila. You agree that BobVila.

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So, I just sell whatever I create either myself on CL or through a consignment shop here and there. Thank you soooo much for this post! I ordered a can of General Finishes gel stain a while back but have been rather intimidated to use it. I really want to try it to darken some orangey wood pieces in my home to darken the Gel Stain Application Tips Zone color, and also on an antique treadle sewing machine cabinet that just needs a refresh.

I plan to experiment on something small I have around or pick up something inexpensive at the thrift store before I tackle something important. Hi Vicki! You are so welcome!! I am thrilled this is helpful and inspiring to you. The gel stain will work great on those pieces you have! Trying out a new product and getting a feel for it and how it reacts on a small piece before tackling a large project is really the way to go!

Good luck and have fun!! And yes, go do it!!! This post is timely. I have an old chair that belonged to my great-grandmother that desperately needs a makeover.

I still have to figure out how to redo the upholstery which one of our cats made worse by scratching on it but that might be the easiest part of the job. Gel stain, here I come. Can you try it out on the underside anywhere first?

I love seeing all your projects. They are so beautiful! I have a few older pieces of furniture that need some love. I decided to test the stain and the paint on the pieces with a lead test kit and both were positive for lead! I knew old paint contained lead but did not know old stain did too. Do you take any special precautions when stripping old furniture? Thanks so much, Marni!

But one big rule of thumb I try to follow on anything old though, is to not create dust, if possible. If I found that a piece I had was indeed positive for lead. I would not refinish it, personally. Hi Nancy, I love the results you achieved with gel stain. I have used a black gel stain on a Gel Stain Application Tips mid-century side table that sustained a very small chip to the top wood layer at a top corner that is Minwax Gel Stain Application Job just big enough and located such that it will be noticeable if it is simple re-stained.

Do you have any personal experience with filling and smoothing a blemish like this and using gel stain on top of the filler? Thank you in advance for any insight you may provide.

It may be slightly noticeable but if you fit it well and smooth it out well before it dries for minimal sanding , then you should be able to touch up that small area. Just be sure the wood filler you get is stainable. Will give it a go and carefully shape the filler before re-staining with gel.

I used a gel stain yesterday and did not end up wiping much off. I really liked the look I gave it with the paint brush and only wiping away in some areas.

I used Miniwax gel stain Coffee color. My question is, I left it on in a thicker coat the way I wanted it to cure and look. I left it outside and it was no supposed to frost or dew but it did end up frosting. Most of it still looks great but where the gel is thicker mostly around the sides and end of the table it looks a little water damaged almost.

How do i get this off without having to redo the whole table? Should I try to sand it a little and see if it comes off or re-gel stain it to cover up those areas? Oh gosh, can you possibly send me photo so I can see what happened? I recently acquired a bedroom set in blond wood.

Any ideas what colors and ways to achieve this? Hi Sheila! You can go right over your finish with that. That will give you the base shade. If your wood has open grain is not smooth then you can go over that with a white wax or white glaze. If you use the white glaze you would want to wipe away excess so it only ends up in the crevices of the wood.

Alternatively, you can also use a dark wax or glaze if that is the look you prefer. If your wood does not have open grain you can add that dimension with dry brushing. I used , followed by You can also turn your can upside down for minutes before opening, then give it a good stir.

Gel stain has about the same consistency of chocolate pudding, and goes on in a nice thick coat like paint. I like to work in sections of no more than about 2 sq. If you do end up with small fibers in your stain, you can sand it away very lightly with grit sandpaper once the stain is completely dry. Check out this post for tips!

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