- Use on wood surfaces
- Covers 200 sq. ft. per quart
- 1 coat(s) recommended for best results
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Q:Can this product be used on a stained fiberglass front door.
by|Aug 3, 2022
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Q:How bad are the fumes? Is the odor strong ?
by|Jan 31, 2021
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Q:Can you use this over a built-in hallway cabinet that was painted white previously? The cabinet ...
by|Jan 10, 2021
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Q:Since this is oil based, how bad is the smell?
by|Nov 24, 2020
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Sep 17, 2021
Love this stain!
I used this stain to update a medium oak colored recessed window. I found the best technique was not a sock (like some blogs suggest) but a brush. Clean up is difficult because the stain is oil based, and I recommend using a respirator because the chemical scent is strong - but it is worth it because it goes on quickly and covers well. The stain was packaged very well to prevent dents and leaks.
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Jan 29, 2021
Love the ease of using the General Finishes gel stain...
Love the ease of using the General Finishes gel stain in the Java color. Completely transformed our master bathroom cabinets and front bathroom cabinets!! They look awesome- like new.
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Oct 7, 2020
This is a great gel stain and it goes a LONG way. I used the Wooster Foam King paintbrushes with...
This is a great gel stain and it goes a LONG way. I used the Wooster Foam King paintbrushes with it for a really smooth finish. This gel stain is so forgiving, and I didn't want a painted look so this is why I went the stain route. I was able to stain ten chairs, a kitchen table, a few other items with this one can. Some items were several coats, other items only one coat. I had spray painted a dining hutch and side board black years ago, so those items really only needed one coat but the chairs and table needed about three coats each. When my husband saw the can he said you're not going to have enough and he was thinking that about just the kitchen table and chairs. He is very impressed. I absolutely love the finish.
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Aug 1, 2020
I absolutely love this gel stain. I decided to refinish my dining table after seeing a video on Y...
I absolutely love this gel stain. I decided to refinish my dining table after seeing a video on YouTube. It was a total project but the stain did its job. Loved the color and turn out. I loved it so much I did my coffee table and my end tables as well.
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Jul 29, 2020
YES YOU CAN USE IT ON FLOORS!
I wanted my floors done in Java. I called the company and they said yes you can do floors, it’s not just for furniture. I have about 2000 sq. Ft., it didn’t even take two gallons. Finished it off with a satin finish. They are beautiful
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Jun 16, 2020
Very easy to work with..Love the change it has made..
Very easy to work with..Love the change it has made..
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May 30, 2020
Turn out awesome
Turn out awesome
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Apr 8, 2020
product was very simple to use. Plenty of videos online and from General Finishes. I covered 25 y...
product was very simple to use. Plenty of videos online and from General Finishes. I covered 25 yr old oak cabinets with 2 coats of gel stain, not wiping off stain after applying . 2nd coat covered completely, used a good quality brush for both applications and followed instructions on can. make sure to have adequate ventilation !!!!! as described.very happy with results , finished with 3 coats of general finishes water based satin.
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Oct 1, 2019
I used this product to remodel stair ballisters and hand rails along with a piece of furniture. T...
I used this product to remodel stair ballisters and hand rails along with a piece of furniture. The coverage is amazing and the results are fantastic. This gel stain does require several coats of clear top coat to protect the finish on any project, so figure that in at the same time when special ordering the stain from Home Depot. I did confirm by calling General Finished customer service that though this stain is 'Oil Based'..that a 'Water Based' clear top coat can be used (Less chemical smell and easier clean up) , so I ordered Traditional Finishes 'Performance' W/B Top Coat. Start with 'wiping' on a light first coat layer Gel Stain (I used Blue Shop Towels) ..let dry (24hrs is best for all drying times)..apply a second coat using a foam brush (Have several on hand as they don't last long)..let the stain dry..touch up any missed areas with a very light amount by again wiping on..let dry and then two to three light coats of Top Coat...It is a bit time consuming but the results of your efforts will be a very proffesional look to your finished project!
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Jul 31, 2019
Easy to use. Made an older vanity look fresh and new.
Easy to use. Made an older vanity look fresh and new.
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