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.

Learn how to make beautiful wood signs at your kitchen table with gel stain and a vinyl stencil. I made this paper towel roll holder out of a pipe and a wood medallion. Line up your vinyl on your wood sign and use a scraper tool to apply the vinyl to the wood. Scrape it down really well to adhere it well and form a good seal.

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. Gel stain usually know around town as general finishes. Wipe the gel from the window using shop rags.

Repeat the application process for a darker finish. A standard wood stain works well for wooden cabinets but you don t get the same results when applying liquid stain to fake wood. As a result it lets some of the wood s unique markings. Gel stain is especially recommended for woods such as pine.

Gel stain for the win for sure. Follow me on instagram for b. Hop on over to see how i used this stain raw wood for this one here industrial style paper towel holder. The only way to remove it is by sanding it out and starting all over.

Blotching is unevened coloring caused by varying densities in the wood. You won t believe what this one looked like before. Identified by it s thickness which is similar to mayonnaise. No woodworking supplies needed.

Step 7 let the stained vinyl window dry for 2 hours. The gel stain allows you to do some light prep and stain right over the existing stained wood. 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. Apply gel stain to the vinyl window using a 2 inch china brush.

See it before here side table makeover. I like to wrap sand paper around my putty knife to get the edges and crevices. 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. Step 6 wash the gel from the china brush using mineral spirits.

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. 1 the beauty of the grain is highlighted. Messy to apply but solves the issue of blotchiness on pine. Apply the vinyl stencil to your wood sign.

I used my ryobi corner cat finishing sander on the stairs and the landings and did a light sanding.