You can try dry brushing the knots with general finishes gel stain instructions lyrics stain to deepen the color and the protecting with topcoat. If this a high-use area near a sink, consider replacing the countertop instead. Unlike traditional liquid oil stains the gel stains can be used over already sealed and varnished finishes with minimal prep. The gel stain will work generall on those pieces instructkons have! I left it outside and it was no supposed to frost or dew but it did end up frosting.

Then further test the finish by duplicating normal wear and tear: washing, scrubbing, scratching, etc to see if the finish bonds to the surface. It might not adhere. Check out some of the creations we can up with using really simple mixes and layering techniques.

We had never tried it but we were intrigued and so we did a little experimenting. The glazes worked really nicely overtop of our sample boards, they were easy to move around and the color absorbed nicely into the surface. The Gel Stains are made of urethane which is a very durable product on its own. If you are working quite thin or if your finish is on a high traffic area you may want to apply the Gel Topcoat.

The Gel Topcoat is applied in the same manner as the stains and has the same dry time. Prior to using your furniture item regularly I would give it a few days to cure. 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 mid-century side table that sustained a very small chip to the top wood layer at a top corner that is 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. Hope this helps! Your email address will not be published. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.

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Comments Hi Nancy! Yes, pretty much that is what it does. If you choose to proceed, test for adhesion on a hidden area of your project before getting started. They are sold by manufacturers that advocate that it is ok to cover up dirt and grime, which can create a problem. GF feels that appropriate cleaning and sanding delivers a better result and saves money.

If you have physical issues with the labor of sanding, at least clean the project before using a de-glosser. Rinse thoroughly.

Then follow with a second scrubbing with a mix of denatured alcohol and water, also using a Scotch-Brite pad. Let dry completely. Sand with a power sander. Wipe off the dust. Apply 2 coats of Milk Paint allowing triple drying time. Apply Java Gel Stain. While wet, immediately use a mineral spirit dry brush technique to create a wood grain effect.

Dip a clean brush in mineral spirits and drag over the surface until you achieve the effect you want, continually discharging the excess stain. Watch a good video demonstrating a dry brush technique here. Seal with a topcoat , allowing extra dry time. You can apply Java Gel Stain several ways: With a roller for a painted effect from ABHall , painting on with a chip brush followed by pouncing with a plastic bag for a textured effect from Denise Wonders Beatty.

Brushing on followed by a mineral spirit dry-brush technique. See mineral spirits dry-brushing technique in this video. Apply a slip-coat of mineral spirits first using a chip brush to give you more open time. While the mineral spirits is still wet, paint the Gel Stain on using a chip brush.

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