Some of the colours can be a thick gel or a thin consistency.
Top coat gel stain.
Our gel stain and topcoat is a one step combination product which is a little bit of stain mixed into a durable topcoat.
Multiple coats will create a more opaque finish but the sheen will remain matte.
This is a water based top coat so you have to wait 3 days after doing the oil gel stain.
It also has a uv stabilizer which helps protect the finish from breaking down in the sun.
On the downside gel stain is not available in as many color options as traditional stains.
To complete the graining process wait until the first coat of minwax gel stain is completely dry 24 48 hours then apply a second coat of gel stain with a natural bristle brush in the direction of the grain pattern created.
All stains need a top coat.
Gel stain works on most surfaces from wooden to metal and even painted surfaces can be gel stained.
Think of stain as the color and top coat as the sealer and protectant.
The beauty of gel stain comes from the thick urethane which can carry a lot of color to any surface but that color must be sealed in with.
As you stir the product it becomes less gel like and is easy to brush on.
Unlike traditional oil and water based stains gel stain is very easy to apply by wiping it on with a brush versus having to rub it in like most stains.
Appropriate for mill work furniture cabinets garage doors windows decks and more.
The high urethane content of general finishes gel stains results in a lustrous finish that tends to fool people into assuming no sealant is required.