Staining with the gel stains over existing finishes 4 different ways 1.
Floor gel stain.
While gel stain does go on thick and sit on the surface of the wood i found that you can still see and feel the natural wood grain beneath unlike paint.
Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish.
Whether you are installing a new hardwood floor refinishing an old one or just keeping your existing floor looking as good as new minwax has a full range of products to make and keep your floors beautiful.
Comparing gel and liquid stain helps you figure out which option is best for.
As you know we recently updated the flooring in our entire first floor living area.
Gel stain works on most surfaces from wooden to metal and even painted surfaces can be gel stained.
Clean up gel stain spills with mineral spirits immediately while wet.
Appropriate for mill work furniture cabinets garage doors windows decks and more.
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Staining wood takes time and patience but the job is much easier when you choose the right type of product.
Maybe i m behind the 8 ball in just learning this but i m completely stoked.
My floors are old and most of the varnish was already worn away.
Unlike traditional oil and water based stains gel stain is very easy to apply by wiping it on.
Update stairs with gel stain it s a no brainer really.
With the oak cabinets the grain was very evident post staining.
So simple so quick and not much prep to speak of.
Rebecca i lightly hand sanded the floor and cleaned before applying the gel stain.
Carpet may discolor if cleaned with mineral spirits.
Stain lets you change the color of your existing wood piece and enhances or conceals the grain of wood products depending on your desired results.
Gel stain is a go to choice for diyers because it delivers very uniform cover.
The thick pudding like product sits atop the surface and won t drip.
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Ready to update wooden furniture trim doors or even floors.
09 25 2017 at 4 44 pm.
Yes i did waste much precious time completely sanding my bathroom floor down but my next big flooring project is my kitchen.
If you missed that post you can see all about our new floor here affordable rustic laminate flooring.
After a little more research i discovered that gel stain can be used to stain floors and it can be done with minimal sanding.
These varieties tend to absorb thin traditional stains unevenly looking messy and unfinished no.
If you have shiny floors it may take more than hand sanding.
Use tarps plastic or cardboard to cover any flooring or carpet.
