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网页2020年10月12日 · Oak and teak are so much easier. With a gel stain you shouldn't seal the wood before staining. It's really a stretch to call it a stain, it's more like thinned down paint. It was developed to stain a wood textured fiberglass door to look more like wood.
Do I need to use a chemical stripper to remove stain?
网页2024年8月18日 · We distinguish gel stain vs regular stain in this post to guide you. woodworkingclarity.com. The first step in a refinishing project its to scrape away as much finish as possible leaving a thin layer for the stripper lift off and remove. Todays strippers are not as strong as those 15 years ago because the potent chemicals have been removed.
Liquid stain vs gel - which is best? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
网页2009年10月26日 · Gel stains may be a little easier for you to control and many come with some opacity to the color which can make it easier to blend. They may not penetrate the wood as much though. A soft cloth works well with them. Putting a liquid stain on with a good brush and wiping it off is still a preferred method of mine if using that type.
Is gel stain better or easier to apply than regular?.. - Woodworking …
网页2013年6月3日 · A gel stain has a thixotropic quality which is just a fancy way of saying it is thicker and doesn't absorb into the wood as easily as a typical oil or water based stain. This makes it really good for blotch prone woods since the softer wood can't absorb more color.
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网页2011年12月31日 · I did find that, whatever the actual species, the wood I purchased is difficult to stain with stains other than the gel stain; I tried both oil and water based stains, with and without pre-stain conditioners, and only got acceptable results with the Old Masters Gel stain. Even the Minwax Gel Stain had the green grain streaks show through.
penetrating vs wiping vs gel stain... - DIY Home Improvement Forum
网页2012年12月23日 · Reply Like. Brushjockey. 2518 posts · Joined 2011. #9 · Dec 24, 2012. Gel stain is very thick and is also called a masking stain because it sits on the top more. Wiping stains are greasy and you control the depth by how much/ soon you wipe. Penetrating stains go on thin and- well, penetrate. Best for light stains.
Penetrating Stain or Wiping Stain - Woodworking Talk
网页2009年7月11日 · The gel stain was used on window casings where I didn't want the wood grain to pop and the wood was attached to the wall so I didn;t want a mess - gel stain was perfect. The penetraing stain was used on some exterior doors and highlighted the natural differences in the wood pieces. When I use a penetrating stain on soft woods I …
Using Polyshades or Gel Stain on 80s Oak Cabinets
网页2009年3月31日 · Painting is only done by hacks and people that have no idea how cabinets are coated. Gel stains will work well. Best for a deep tone is to use a dye stain first. Let dry then apply a wiping stain. Then seal and two coats of poly top coat. If water based, you use two sealer coats and only one top coat.
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网页2014年12月31日 · After you apply the pre-stain, it does a good job of showing you any scratch marks. If you have any, sand those out. The pre-stain also gives you a more even look with the stain. Follow the pre-stain with another quick sanding with 220 grit to knock down any raised grain.
Help! Brush strokes in gel stain. How do you get a...
网页2021年7月31日 · It's a stain, so if you have brush strokes I'm guessing you didn't wipe off the extra. Consider using a wood conditioner like mine ax pre stain, a foam brush, and after 5-10 minutes rub that gel stain off until it won’t come off any more. Also make sure you mix it until it’s smooth before application.
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