#GEL STAIN COLORS FREE#
Make sure the door surface is free of all dirt and foreign matter.Recommended finishes include Minwax ® Fast-Drying Polyurethane or Minwax ® Water Based Oil-Modified Polyurethane for interior use and Minwax ® Helmsman ® Spar Urethane for exterior use.įor ease of staining and finishing, it is recommended that you finish the door before installation. After 24 hours (dry time may be extended due to heavy application, low temperatures or high humidity, complete your project by applying a clear protective finish.
Allow the stain to dry 8 to 10 hours between coats. To darken the color, apply additional coats of Minwax ® Gel Stain repeating directions for application of first coat.Wait 3 minutes and remove the excess stain with a clean cloth, wiping in the direction of the grain.Apply a liberal amount of stain evenly with a brush or clean cloth.Always test stain on a scrape piece or hidden area of wood to verify desired color.Stir Minwax ® Gel Stain until creamy before and occasionally during use.To help ensure uniform acceptance of stain color and beautiful results, pretreat the wood with Minwax ® Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner following label directions.Sand the wood in the direction of the grain using a fine-grade sandpaper (#220) until smooth.Surface must be dry, clean, and free of dirt, grease, glue, and any existing coatings before staining.Before using Gel Stain, Minwax ® Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner should be applied to ensure even stain penetration. Some woods, such as pine and maple, tend to absorb stains unevenly. Should Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner be used with Gel Stain? See application instructions on this website.
Excess Stain should be evened out with the brush - not wiped away with a rag. So, it's best to apply Gel Stain with a bristle brush. What's the best way to apply Gel Stain to a fiberglass door?įiberglass is non-porous and won't absorb the stain the way a wood surface does. For exterior applications, use Minwax ® Helmsman ® Spar Urethane. Does Minwax ® Gel Stain need to be top-coated?įor added beauty and protection, we recommend topcoating all interior projects with a protective clear finish such as Minwax ® Fast-Drying Polyurethane or Minwax ® Water Based Oil-Modified Polyurethane. In addition, Gel Stain can be applied to non-wood surfaces, including metal and fiberglass, to give them a beautiful wood appearance. Because it is thick-bodied, it stays more toward the surface of the wood, allowing greater color control during application. The non-drip formula makes it an ideal choice for vertical surfaces. What makes Minwax ® Gel Stain different from traditional stains such as Minwax ® Wood Finish™?Īs its name implies, Gel Stain has a gelled consistency.
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