Home of the popular Java Gel stain that has been featured across the nation's social media for upcycling furniture and cabinets. Gel Stains are heavy-bodied and do not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-based stains do, providing the deepest, richest colors of any oil based stain available. Gel Stains are finely ground pigments oil in urethane. They wipe on and produce beautiful hand rubbed finishes. Gels are a thicker consistency than liquid oil base stains, so no drips, runs or spills.
- A topcoat is required
- Recommended topcoats include arm-r-seal (GF.ASQT) and gel stain topcoat (GF.SQ)
- Gel stains can be mixed together with other gel stains to make more stain options
- Can be used on raw wood or over an existing finish
- Ideal drying conditions are 70F and 70% humidity
- Dry-time to touch is 8 hours
- Dry-time to re-coat with stain is 24 hours
- Dry-time to re-coat with stain when using the wipe-off method is 24-48 hours
- Dry-time to apply an oil-based topcoat is 24-48 hours
- Dry-time to apply water-based topcoats is at least 72 hours
- Dry-time before light use is 7-10 days
- Each dry-time may be longer if used over existing finishes
- Cure time is 30 days
- Viscosity is very thick
- Gel stain will not amber
- Gel stain can be applied by apply on/wipe off method, painting the stain on or dry brushing
- Gel stain cannot be sprayed
- Not recommended mixing this product with products from other brands
- California residents see Prop 65 WARNINGS
