Gel Stain Over Refurbished Wood Vinyl Signs

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 over refurbished wood vinyl signs.

Learn how to make beautiful wood signs at your kitchen table with gel stain and a vinyl stencil. Step 6 wash the gel from the china brush using mineral spirits. You won t believe what this one looked like before. Mod podge your vinyl stencil on.

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. Messy to apply but solves the issue of blotchiness on pine. Step 7 let the stained vinyl window dry for 2 hours. 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.

The gel stain allows you to do some light prep and stain right over the existing stained wood. I used my ryobi corner cat finishing sander on the stairs and the landings and did a light sanding. When removing the transfer tape be careful not to lift any of the interior parts of the letters. Line up your vinyl on your wood sign and use a scraper tool to apply the vinyl to the wood.

The only way to remove it is by sanding it out and starting all over. Apply gel stain to the vinyl window using a 2 inch china brush. Scrape it down really well to adhere it well and form a good seal. 1 the beauty of the grain is highlighted.

Identified by it s thickness which is similar to mayonnaise. 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. Blotching is unevened coloring caused by varying densities in the wood. Gel stain usually know around town as general finishes.

Repeat the application process for a darker finish. 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. See it before here side table makeover. As a result it lets some of the wood s unique markings.

Wipe the gel from the window using shop rags. Gel stain for the win for sure. Hop on over to see how i used this stain raw wood for this one here industrial style paper towel holder. Gel stain is especially recommended for woods such as pine.

No woodworking supplies needed. Gel stain is so pigment rich you will get an uneven application if you try to dab it on with a dry rag. Apply the vinyl stencil to your wood sign. 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.

Let the gel sit against the vinyl for 3 to 6 minutes.