Gel Stain Over Refurbished Wood Vinyl Signs

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

Gel stain over refurbished wood vinyl signs. Follow me on instagram for b. Gel stain is so pigment rich you will get an uneven application if you try to dab it on with a dry rag. You won t believe what this one looked like before. Mod podge your vinyl stencil on.

I like to wrap sand paper around my putty knife to get the edges and crevices. 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. 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.

Hop on over to see how i used this stain raw wood for this one here industrial style paper towel holder. 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. As a result it lets some of the wood s unique markings. Step 7 let the stained vinyl window dry for 2 hours.

No woodworking supplies needed. The gel stain allows you to do some light prep and stain right over the existing stained wood. Step 6 wash the gel from the china brush using mineral spirits. Learn how to make beautiful wood signs at your kitchen table with gel stain and a vinyl stencil.

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. I made this paper towel roll holder out of a pipe and a wood medallion. Identified by it s thickness which is similar to mayonnaise.

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

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. See it before here side table makeover. When removing the transfer tape be careful not to lift any of the interior parts of the letters.

Gel stain is especially recommended for woods such as pine. Messy to apply but solves the issue of blotchiness on pine. 1 the beauty of the grain is highlighted. Gel stain for the win for sure.

Blotching is unevened coloring caused by varying densities in the wood.