Sheaves floors llc installed these red oak stair treads at the massanutten resort.
Gel stain floor.
A top coat is required and we recommend hardwood reflections top coat.
The gel stain is thick like pudding not a liquid.
Stain conditioned or gel stained floors can look odd and artificial because the color hovers over the wood rather than embedding itself in the grain.
Gel stain is a go to choice for diyers because it delivers very uniform cover.
Maybe i m behind the 8 ball in just learning this but i m completely stoked.
Gel stains are very thick and provide a striking color when cured.
General finishes is the first company to manufacture a complete water based flooring finishing system for the residential commercial and sports floor industry.
Carpet may discolor if cleaned with mineral spirits.
Rebecca i lightly hand sanded the floor and cleaned before applying the gel stain.
Clean up gel stain spills with mineral spirits immediately while wet.
Staining with the gel stains over existing finishes 4 different ways 1.
If you have shiny floors it may take more than hand sanding.
Imagine someone trying to create the appearance of a tan by using a foundation several shades darker than their natural skin tone would you be fooled.
Brush pad or roller on the gel stain but do not forget to wipe clean before the product dries.
My floors are old and most of the varnish was already worn away.
If stain dries it will be very hard to clean off any surface clothes or carpet.
After a little more research i discovered that gel stain can be used to stain floors and it can be done with minimal sanding.
The main drawback of gel stain is the fact that it can end up looking uneven on projects with lots of deep crevices and corners where it s tough to get coverage in a single swipe.
Refinished with general finishes pro floor stain pro image.
09 25 2017 at 4 44 pm.
With the oak cabinets the grain was very evident post staining.
Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish.
Unlike traditional oil and water based stains gel stain is very easy to apply by wiping it on.
Use tarps plastic or cardboard to cover any flooring or carpet.
Gel stain works on most surfaces from wooden to metal and even painted surfaces can be gel stained.
Yes i did waste much precious time completely sanding my bathroom floor down but my next big flooring project is my kitchen.