Gel Stain Over Refurbished Wood Vinyl Signs

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.

Gel stain over refurbished wood vinyl signs.

I like to wrap sand paper around my putty knife to get the edges and crevices. Wipe the gel from the window using shop rags. Apply the vinyl stencil to your wood sign. As a result it lets some of the wood s unique markings.

Identified by it s thickness which is similar to mayonnaise. I used my ryobi corner cat finishing sander on the stairs and the landings and did a light sanding. Fortunately for those with laminate cabinets gel stain works well on a variety of surfaces other than real wood allowing you to stain your cabinets without leaving them a streaky splotchy mess. Apply gel stain to the vinyl window using a 2 inch china brush.

Let the gel sit against the vinyl for 3 to 6 minutes. 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 usually know around town as general finishes. Step 7 let the stained vinyl window dry for 2 hours.

Messy to apply but solves the issue of blotchiness on pine. When removing the transfer tape be careful not to lift any of the interior parts of the letters. Blotching is unevened coloring caused by varying densities in the wood. The only way to remove it is by sanding it out and starting all over.

The gel stain allows you to do some light prep and stain right over the existing stained wood. Learn how to make beautiful wood signs at your kitchen table with gel stain and a vinyl stencil. 1 the beauty of the grain is highlighted. Follow me on instagram for b.

I made this paper towel roll holder out of a pipe and a wood medallion. You won t believe what this one looked like before. See it before here side table makeover. Line up your vinyl on your wood sign and use a scraper tool to apply the vinyl to the wood.

No woodworking supplies needed. Scrape it down really well to adhere it well and form a good seal. 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. A standard wood stain works well for wooden cabinets but you don t get the same results when applying liquid stain to fake wood.

Gel stain for the win for sure. Step 6 wash the gel from the china brush using mineral spirits. Gel stain is so pigment rich you will get an uneven application if you try to dab it on with a dry rag. Repeat the application process for a darker finish.

Gel stain is especially recommended for woods such as pine.