Gel Stain Floor

Refinished with general finishes pro floor stain pro image.

Gel stain floor.

A top coat is required and we recommend hardwood reflections top coat. Staining with the gel stains over existing finishes 4 different ways 1. The gel stain is thick like pudding not a liquid. Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish.

Yes i did waste much precious time completely sanding my bathroom floor down but my next big flooring project is my kitchen. 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. Use tarps plastic or cardboard to cover any flooring or carpet. Carpet may discolor if cleaned with mineral spirits.

Clean up gel stain spills with mineral spirits immediately while wet. With the oak cabinets the grain was very evident post staining. My floors are old and most of the varnish was already worn away. Apply in the same direction as the grain of the wood.

Brush pad or roller on the gel stain but do not forget to wipe clean before the product dries. After a little more research i discovered that gel stain can be used to stain floors and it can be done with minimal sanding. Gel stains are very thick and provide a striking color when cured. Gel stain works on most surfaces from wooden to metal and even painted surfaces can be gel stained.

Sheaves floors llc installed these red oak stair treads at the massanutten resort. If stain dries it will be very hard to clean off any surface clothes or carpet. 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. If you have shiny floors it may take more than hand sanding.

Maybe i m behind the 8 ball in just learning this but i m completely stoked. While gel stain does go on thick and sit on the surface of the wood i found that you can still see and feel the natural wood grain beneath unlike paint. Unlike traditional oil and water based stains gel stain is very easy to apply by wiping it on. Gel stain is a go to choice for diyers because it delivers very uniform cover.

Rebecca i lightly hand sanded the floor and cleaned before applying the gel stain. General finishes is the first company to manufacture a complete water based flooring finishing system for the residential commercial and sports floor industry.