With the oak cabinets the grain was very evident post staining.
Gel stain oak cabinets before and after.
However there is no way i would attempt using gel stain on my kitchen cabinets as others have.
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The gel stain is thick like pudding not a liquid.
This oak kitchen had an arched door profile but no exposed hinges which made me super happy.
Woodworkers love the lustrous finish that shows up when rubbing out the 2nd and 3rd coats.
On the downside gel stain is not available in as many color options as traditional stains.
Maybe it was my oak cabinets but i have never had so much trouble getting something to look even.
Hands down general finishes gel stain is the best brand for diy projects.
Check out these amazing before and after pictures for how to refinish cabinets darker.
All information i have found stated that previous finishing is preventing the stain from drying.
These varieties tend to absorb thin traditional stains unevenly looking messy and unfinished no.
The easy to use gel stain completely transforms oak cabinets.
If you re still not 100 sure what to do let s look at some examples oak cabinets with arched door style and hidden hinges.
In the darker rooms like the bathrooms in our house this worked out fine.
As with all stains test it on a piece of scrap wood or in an inconspicuous area before you start.
After reading many posts in this forum as well as others i convinced my wife that this will be a cost efficient solution to our kitchen upgrade budget restrictions.
I did all of my kitchen cabinets with the java gel stain followed directions and after 4 days they are still sticky.
My first 1 2 pint of gel stain was 14 48 with shipping.
Hi there i have just begun gel staining my builder grade honey oak cabinets.
Gel stain is particularly forgiving with splotch prone woods like birch cherry maple and pine.
Unlike traditional oil and water based stains gel stain is very easy to apply by wiping it on with a brush versus having to rub it in like most stains.
Looking for a thrifty way to update kitchen cabinets.
Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish.
The quart that i bought to finish the project was 27 50 with shipping.
As of right now i am fearful that i have destroyed my kitchen cabinets.
However my bright kitchen will not see gel stain.
Gel stains produce a durable and beautiful hand rubbed finish and are heavy bodied very easy to apply.