Gel Stain Over Refurbished Wood Vinyl Signs

Learn how to make beautiful wood signs at your kitchen table with gel stain and a vinyl stencil.

Gel stain over refurbished wood vinyl signs.

Step 7 let the stained vinyl window dry for 2 hours. I like to wrap sand paper around my putty knife to get the edges and crevices. See it before here side table makeover. Its thick formula allows easy application and superior color control necessary to achieve a rich and uniform color on most surfaces in a single application.

I made this paper towel roll holder out of a pipe and a wood medallion. Gel stain for the win for sure. Gel stain is especially recommended for woods such as pine. Identified by it s thickness which is similar to mayonnaise.

Repeat the application process for a darker finish. Mod podge your vinyl stencil on. A standard wood stain works well for wooden cabinets but you don t get the same results when applying liquid stain to fake wood. I used my ryobi corner cat finishing sander on the stairs and the landings and did a light sanding.

Follow me on instagram for b. Fortunately for those with laminate cabinets gel stain works well on a variety of surfaces other than real wood allowing you to stain your cabinets without leaving them a streaky splotchy mess. The only way to remove it is by sanding it out and starting all over. Gel stain is so pigment rich you will get an uneven application if you try to dab it on with a dry rag.

As a result it lets some of the wood s unique markings. The primary difference between gel and a traditional stain is that gel stain sits on top of the wood while a traditional stain sinks in. Old masters gel stain is a highly pigmented oil based stain designed to achieve intense colors on interior and exterior wood fiberglass primed metal and composition surfaces. Gel stain usually know around town as general finishes.

Blotching is unevened coloring caused by varying densities in the wood. When removing the transfer tape be careful not to lift any of the interior parts of the letters. Hop on over to see how i used this stain raw wood for this one here industrial style paper towel holder. Let the gel sit against the vinyl for 3 to 6 minutes.

Scrape it down really well to adhere it well and form a good seal. No woodworking supplies needed. The gel stain allows you to do some light prep and stain right over the existing stained wood. Messy to apply but solves the issue of blotchiness on pine.

Wipe the gel from the window using shop rags. Apply the vinyl stencil to your wood sign. Step 6 wash the gel from the china brush using mineral spirits. You won t believe what this one looked like before.

Line up your vinyl on your wood sign and use a scraper tool to apply the vinyl to the wood.