General Finishes Gel Stain, Gray

The foolproof finishing system! Just wipe on with a clean cloth and you’re ensured of professional quality results without brush marks. Stains dry to the touch in minutes. If you want a darker color, apply another coat of stain in only 6 hours. Once you’re satisfied with the color, apply General Finishes’s satin gel topcoat finish. Special formula repels dust between coats. No sanding needed between coats and no unpleasant smell.

Note: Coded as a flammable substance by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Can not be shipped by air or through the postal system.

How To Apply the Oil Base Gel Stain:

Applying the gel stain is a simpler process than traditional stains that require sanding between coats. Before you apply your stain, however, you should prep your piece to ensure the stain covers correctly.

• Clean the surface you plan to stain
• Sand the surface. The suggested grit is 120-150 grit, you want to make sure that any existing finish that might be peeling is removed so the stain applies to the actual project surface.
• Apply the gel stain liberally with either a cotton cloth, natural bristle brush or a poly foam brush. (Be sure to test a small area of your project to make sure it is the finish you want and that the application method you’ve chosen is working well for you.)
• Wipe off the gel stain going with the grain using a clean dry cotton cloth or high quality paper towels.
• Let it dry; between coats give your project a chance to dry. Drying time varies based on the size and nature of your project as well as the environment it’s located in. Normally drying time ranges from 6 to 12 hours.
• Repeat Steps 3-5 IF you want more coverage or you want a deeper/richer finish.

Suggested Topcoat:

Topcoat can be used as a sealer over paints and stains or as a clean finish. If you want to use a topcoat the recommendation is Oil Based Arm-R-Seal Urethane Topcoat (sold separately).