Gel Stain Over Refurbished Wood Vinyl Signs

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.

Gel stain over refurbished wood vinyl signs.

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. As a result it lets some of the wood s unique markings. Let the gel sit against the vinyl for 3 to 6 minutes. I used my ryobi corner cat finishing sander on the stairs and the landings and did a light sanding.

I made this paper towel roll holder out of a pipe and a wood medallion. Blotching is unevened coloring caused by varying densities in the wood. Hop on over to see how i used this stain raw wood for this one here industrial style paper towel holder. The gel stain allows you to do some light prep and stain right over the existing stained wood.

A standard wood stain works well for wooden cabinets but you don t get the same results when applying liquid stain to fake wood. Gel stain for the win for sure. Scrape it down really well to adhere it well and form a good seal. Applying over a layer of top coat is acceptable but there are two big benefits of applying the stain directly to the wood or over a slip coat.

No woodworking supplies needed. I like to wrap sand paper around my putty knife to get the edges and crevices. Gel stain is especially recommended for woods such as pine. 1 the beauty of the grain is highlighted.

Follow me on instagram for b. See it before here side table makeover. Mod podge your vinyl stencil on. Gel stain is so pigment rich you will get an uneven application if you try to dab it on with a dry rag.

Identified by it s thickness which is similar to mayonnaise. Line up your vinyl on your wood sign and use a scraper tool to apply the vinyl to the wood. When removing the transfer tape be careful not to lift any of the interior parts of the letters. Step 6 wash the gel from the china brush using mineral spirits.

Wipe the gel from the window using shop rags. Gel stain usually know around town as general finishes. Repeat the application process for a darker finish. Learn how to make beautiful wood signs at your kitchen table with gel stain and a vinyl stencil.

Apply gel stain to the vinyl window using a 2 inch china brush. Messy to apply but solves the issue of blotchiness on pine. You won t believe what this one looked like before. The only way to remove it is by sanding it out and starting all over.

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.