When staining over an existing finish, it’s much easier and safer to go darker rather than lighter. You want to slightly scuff the existing finish but you don’t want to scratch the finish because Gel Stain does not cover scratches or imperfections.Īfter sanding, I remove all the dust with a tack cloth. I sand the surface as if I was wiping down my kitchen counter. I like doing this by hand because nothing crazy is needed and sanders can be too harsh. ![]() Scuff sand the existing finish with a 120-220 grit sandpaper. Drop cloths to protect your floors and work area and good ventilation and masks are a good idea. It’s also a good idea to prep your area … and yourself! I always wear gloves when using Gel Stains because it will stain your skin. If using the latter, just make sure all the remaining residue is taken off with clean water. You can also give it a good cleaning with a TSP or White Lightning. Or you can substitute denatured alcohol for a 50/50 Methyl Hydrate and water solution. If you have any trouble viewing it in your browser, feel free to click on my Youtube Channel here… and don’t forget to subscribe! □ĭirt, grease, furniture wax, or polish will interfere with the adhesion of the gel stain so a thorough cleaning is required.īecause Gel Stains are an oil-based product, I recommend wiping down the surface with a 50/50 denatured alcohol and water. Instead, they sit on top of a surface more like paint but gives the appearance of stain because it gives a ‘see-through’ color while allowing grain or the surface below to be displayed. This is because unlike traditional stain, gel stains don’t penetrate the surface. Kitchen cupboards, cabinets, previously stained furniture, factory finished, wood, veneer or laminate, and even previously painted finishes. I’m using these french doors as an example but gel stains can be used on ANY existing finish. THIS POST IS SPONSORED/CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS TO PRODUCTS I USE. They hang in my living room to block off the mess that’s usually in my dining room aka my staging/photography room. Here’s what these doors looked like before. I hope these hanging french doors inspire you to give it a try! They had an existing finish with an orange-yellow stain but not anymore…I can’t wait for you to see the NEW look! Gel Staining works amazing with outdated furniture, kitchen cabinets, stair rails, doors, or pretty much any finished wood you’ve been thinking of replacing. I just finished re-staining these french hanging doors. To kick off the month, I’m sharing how Gel Stains can save you time, money, and effort… while updating ANY existing wood finish! Happy Tuesday! Can you believe it’s already November?! 18.7K Shares HOW TO APPLY GEL STAIN TO FINISHED WOOD | VIDEO TUTORIAL
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