What You Need to Know About Gel Stain

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[SpectacularFidgit]

Wow, this is the best, most useful video I have found on the internet for gel stain! I had no idea I could add oil paint to customize a stain for my cabinets! This is brilliant. I also didn't realize I will need to let my rags dry before throwing them away.

[hillarie_hillviewpaint]

Awesome video! I love Gel Stain also! I just wanted to tell you the best part about your video is you included the SAFETY of disposing the rags correctly. I see so many videos about stain and rarely do they mention how dangerous they are when caution isnt taken. So many people don't read the safety warning on the label. These days lots of at home do-it-yourselfers that could literally burn their house down. I personally watched my rag smoke! It was laying down spread out in my van, however the floor is outdoor carpet and another Factor could be that I was using a dishcloth much thicker than a t-shirt rag . Sherwin-Williams gives me free empty metal cans. I put them in there with lots of water and seal the lid. Until I take them all to the waste plant. So "thumbs up" for an outstanding video! 💯
You may have just saved a life or a House.🔥

[askoscarc]

beautifully done. I just came back from the paint dept at home depot and all they could tell me about Gel stain was that it went on thicker. Thank U

[lmariebowen]

Thanks so much for sharing, you video is very straight forward and thanks for the tip at the end with drying the rags.

[badwolf]

Thank you for all the info. Very direct 👍

[brianbrinegar]

Perfect timing for my next project - Thanks!!

[PhyllisBrady-vz]

I just used some wipe on poly over gel stain. It’s brand Watco which is much thicker than MinWax. I’m wondering if I can add something to thin it a bit. It’s hard to apply evenly.

[lisal]

Can you layer this with the wipe off method like with stain? I have oak, but from all the videos I've watched, they're going for multiple painted on coats vs multiple wipe on wipe off methods. The paint on is too dark, but the single wipe off just makes the color look more orange or red. Any advice would be great.

[margicrawford]

So with gel stain, I am staining over pre-stained wood beams. the ceiling beam butts up to popcorn ceiling. best way to keep it from hitting the ceiling, any ideas? Tape doesn't stick to ceiling. I heard calking would work.

[BansheeFifteen]

That is some really nice work. Very good video, will help for my next project. Thank You.

[lorieramsey]

What do I do if my gel stain won’t dry and feels tacky?

[CaptainLeela]

This is a great and informative video and I’m so happy you included safety of disposal information. Thank you

[boyshanks]

Great and informative video. Getting good info on gel stain in the store is difficult. 😥

I’m trying to lighten some wood. I’ve already stripped off the sealant and stain.

Can I apply several layers of a lighter gel stain to lighten the wood color? Thanks

[TheRoddrickblow]

I have an exterior door that's made out of what I believe to be oak but there's 2 pieces at the bottom of the door that is made out of either white oak or something different and the pieces are horizontal instead of vertical like the rest of the door. Will gel stain be able to make the door one solid color? I wish there was a way for me to send you a picture of the door so you'd have a better understanding of what I'm dealing with. And there's raised trim around the window of the door that I have no ideal what it's made of.

[tammieprintz]

I had my home built & had a contractor gel stain my fiberglass doors to look like wood . Unfortunately some has worn off near the door handle down to seeing the “steel”, maybe it’s a steel door 😊 can I fix this myself with gel stain & wood grain tool I have ? Not sure if he sealed it or not? Not on any other of the doors he did? Help! Thank you!

[Shes.that.girlll]

Hi - I have cabinets from the 80’s in great condition but bottom set are worn from the sun. I was told to use Restore a Finish which didn’t work & now the bottom cabinets look splotchy. What do I do to fix this? Do I use Gel stain with Urethane to save them? Is that safe to do over the restore a finish?

[Will_Moffett]

Self ignite? How are you just going to mention some messed up property like that and then just nit go into any detail?

[alveres]

Just soak the rags with water. Or put in an airtight old paint can. No oxygen no fire.

[mikedeland]

Do you still need to use a pre stain conditioner? Thanks!

[rod]

Is it necessary to use a pre-stain before applying the gel stain? Thank you.