Java Gel Stain Floor

If your gel stain isn t dry your next coat will rub off the previous coat.

Java gel stain floor. We stained the doors hanging this made it much easier as we could finish both sides without having to wait for the opposite side to dry. General finishes is the first company to manufacture a complete water based wood floor finishing system for the residential commercial and sports floor industry. Since the office was on the project list for 2016 yes i make project lists i decided it was as good a time to finally finish it up. I was really happy with the look even though it took a lot longer to get all the pieces to look alike.

If it feels sticky it s not dry. You ll see this happening and quickly want to stop. Apply the gel stain wait about 10 minutes and wipe to remove the extra stain. The process has not been as easy for me as it sounded but i have muddled through.

Sealed with general finishes pro image flooring topcoat for total protection. I waited 24 hrs then sanded 220 grit very lightly to remove any raised grain or dried dust particles wiped it down with a slightly damp rag before re coating. Using the sock i rubbed the gel stain until each coat looked even making sure to get under the rail and in the little crevices. You re going to be amazed at the difference a little java gel stain can accomplish.

Now for the problem. I currently have 2 coats of general finishes gel stain java on the cabinets after much doing and redoing. Maybe i m behind the 8 ball in just learning this but i m completely stoked. This one is the most general finishes java gel stain faqs.

Oak banister makeover this tutorial demonstrates how to stain and paint a banister without stripping and minimal sanding using general finishes gel stain and. Then literally just work in into and onto the wood. 3 coats java 2 coats polyurethane sand as above for the polyurethane. Just dip the rag in the gel stain and wipe onto the stair treads.

The color is off in these photos because i had the hall and stairway light on you don t even really have to worry about swirl marks applications marks etc as you are applying it. Your basic stock laminate cabinets with an orangish color to them. Yes i did waste much precious time completely sanding my bathroom floor down but my next big flooring project is my kitchen. The great thing about using a gel stain is it will sit on a vertical surface without dripping.

It took me 5 days to complete my project. Angela daniels revitalized her staircase using java gel stain.