Gel stain works on most surfaces from wooden to metal and even painted surfaces can be gel stained.
Top coat gel stain.
Wet or tacky gel stain can be removed easily with a rag moistened with mineral spirits.
This is a water based top coat so you have to wait 3 days after doing the oil gel stain.
Our gel stain and topcoat is a one step combination product which is a little bit of stain mixed into a durable topcoat.
The beauty of gel stain comes from the thick urethane which can carry a lot of color to any surface but that color must be sealed in with.
On the downside gel stain is not available in as many color options as traditional stains.
The high urethane content of general finishes gel stains results in a lustrous finish that tends to fool people into assuming no sealant is required.
Unlike traditional oil and water based stains gel stain is very easy to apply by wiping it on with a brush versus having to rub it in like most stains.
Some of the colours can be a thick gel or a thin consistency.
Multiple coats will create a more opaque finish but the sheen will remain matte.
It also has a uv stabilizer which helps protect the finish from breaking down in the sun.
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This was the gel stain top coat i chose to finish my kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
Appropriate for mill work furniture cabinets garage doors windows decks and more.
Think of stain as the color and top coat as the sealer and protectant.