Gel stain works on most surfaces from wooden to metal and even painted surfaces can be gel stained.
Gel stain floor.
While gel stain does go on thick and sit on the surface of the wood i found that you can still see and feel the natural wood grain beneath unlike paint.
Gel stains are very thick and provide a striking color when cured.
Gel stain is a go to choice for diyers because it delivers very uniform cover.
Yes i did waste much precious time completely sanding my bathroom floor down but my next big flooring project is my kitchen.
Sheaves floors llc installed these red oak stair treads at the massanutten resort.
With the oak cabinets the grain was very evident post staining.
Maybe i m behind the 8 ball in just learning this but i m completely stoked.
Use tarps plastic or cardboard to cover any flooring or carpet.
The thick pudding like product sits atop the surface and won t drip.
Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish.
After a little more research i discovered that gel stain can be used to stain floors and it can be done with minimal sanding.
Staining with the gel stains over existing finishes 4 different ways 1.
Rebecca i lightly hand sanded the floor and cleaned before applying the gel stain.
My floors are old and most of the varnish was already worn away.
Apply in the same direction as the grain of the wood.
A top coat is required and we recommend hardwood reflections top coat.
If you have shiny floors it may take more than hand sanding.
Brush pad or roller on the gel stain but do not forget to wipe clean before the product dries.
General finishes is the first company to manufacture a complete water based flooring finishing system for the residential commercial and sports floor industry.
Stain conditioned or gel stained floors can look odd and artificial because the color hovers over the wood rather than embedding itself in the grain.
Imagine someone trying to create the appearance of a tan by using a foundation several shades darker than their natural skin tone would you be fooled.
Carpet may discolor if cleaned with mineral spirits.
If stain dries it will be very hard to clean off any surface clothes or carpet.
The gel stain is thick like pudding not a liquid.
Unlike traditional oil and water based stains gel stain is very easy to apply by wiping it on.
Refinished with general finishes pro floor stain pro image.