Apply the gel using the correct tool and techniques or the resulting finish may look uneven.
Gel stain on vinyl floor.
I was kinda thinking of using shoe polish dye and then poli.
Test stain on hidden area to verify desired color.
It matches the stairs and floors perfectly.
Gel stain is particularly forgiving with splotch prone woods like birch cherry maple and pine.
I just don t want it to rub off or spread to the carpet.
It may be the adhesive that was used to adhere the vinyl to the concrete or it could be the result of moisture rising up through.
With the oak cabinets the grain was very evident post staining.
Unlike traditional oil and water based stains gel stain is very easy to apply by wiping it on.
The thick pudding like product sits atop the surface and won t drip.
Fortunately you can use a thick gel stain to add color to the vinyl.
We had trouble finding a stair nose to match our laminate floors.
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.
If you have a mysterious stain on your vinyl floor and it has gotten larger over the past several years you may have a classic case of bottom up staining the stain is penetrating the vinyl from underneath.
Water based soaps tend to leave less residue behind.
Gel stain works on most surfaces from wooden to metal and even painted surfaces can be gel stained.
Step 1 wash your vinyl window with soap using a nylon pad.
After a little more research i discovered that gel stain can be used to stain floors and it can be done with minimal sanding.
Hd had a vinyl stair nose but it was clearly too light.
Hi there i know you can paint vinyl flooring but i was wondering if anyone knows about staining it.
Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish.
These varieties tend to absorb thin traditional stains unevenly looking messy and unfinished no.
So here s how we repaired it.
Apply in the direction of the grain you intend to create.
Maybe i m behind the 8 ball in just learning this but i m completely stoked.
So pleased with the outcome.
Apply a thin even coat of gel stain to a section using a natural bristle brush or a soft lint free cloth.
I applied a varathane brand stain let it sit for 10 mins and the stain adhered no problem.
Still if your floors are vinyl and you can t change them for budget reasons painted holey floors look better than unpainted ones.
Avoid soaps that have harsh chemical cleaning agents.
Finishing with polyurethane top coat.
I have an ugly floor that is porous and would probably absorb stain of some kind.
The gel stain is thick like pudding not a liquid.
Gel stain is a go to choice for diyers because it delivers very uniform cover.
