Or you can use java gel stain like paint and just paint it on.
Java gel stain floors.
So simple so quick and not much prep to speak of.
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Gel stain from general finishes is home of the popular java gel stain featured across the nation s social media for upcycling furniture and cabinets.
Use tarps plastic or cardboard to cover any flooring or carpet.
If stain dries it will be very hard to clean off any surface clothes or carpet.
Clean up gel stain spills with mineral spirits immediately while wet.
I like to use the gel stain over the existing stain because you do not have to strip the original finishes.
If you would like to learn more about how to use the gel stain over the existing stain read my post here.
As you know we recently updated the flooring in our entire first floor living area.
Update stairs with gel stain it s a no brainer really.
This one is the most general finishes java gel stain faqs.
It took me 5 days to complete my project.
Oak banister makeover this tutorial demonstrates how to stain and paint a banister without stripping and minimal sanding using general finishes gel stain and.
After a little more research i discovered that gel stain can be used to stain floors and it can be done with minimal sanding.
I waited 24 hrs then sanded 220 grit very lightly to remove any raised grain or dried dust particles wiped it down with a slightly damp rag before re coating.
Adding a patina look to country projects.
If you missed that post you can see all about our new floor here affordable rustic laminate flooring.
Maybe i m behind the 8 ball in just learning this but i m completely stoked.
You can treat it like a normal stain and brush some on and then wipe off the excess.
Staining with the gel stains over existing finishes 4 different ways 1.
Zar wood stain although not a gel stain is thicker than thin bodied stains and also works for wood graining.
These varieties tend to absorb thin traditional stains unevenly looking messy and unfinished no.
I used java gel by general finishes for the top of the buffet as well as the table top.
Yes i did waste much precious time completely sanding my bathroom floor down but my next big flooring project is my kitchen.
Carpet may discolor if cleaned with mineral spirits.
Gel stain is particularly forgiving with splotch prone woods like birch cherry maple and pine.
How to apply general finishes gel stain.
There are a few different ways to gel staining cabinets or any wood piece.
3 coats java 2 coats polyurethane sand as above for the polyurethane.