How to Finish Wood & Wood Staining Tips | Minwax
Jul 30,  · TIPS ON APPLYING GEL STAIN: When applying GEL STAIN OVER AN EXISTING FINISH, always seal in the color with topcoat. Dry time to touch: 4 to 6 hours Dry time to recoat with stain: 24 to 48 hours Dry time to apply oil based topcoat: 24 to 48 hours Dry time to apply water based topcoat: 72 hours Dry time for light use: 7 to 10 days Cure time: When you have a fine woodworking project that you're ready to stain, one option to consider is a gel stain. Gel stains are easy to apply, and you can control the depth of color in your results. While it is messy to work with and has some limitations, it can provide a rich, beautiful color that will show off your woodworking skills. Stain Application: Apply a liberal amount of stain evenly with a brush or clean cloth. Wait 3 minutes and remove the excess stain with a clean cloth, wiping in the direction of the grain. Allow to dry hours. To darken the color, apply additional coats of Minwax ® Gel Stain repeating directions for application of first coat. Allow the stain to dry 8 to 10 hours between coats.

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