gel stain on oak?
stevega
12 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (19)
celticmoon
12 years agolast modified: 9 years agostevega
12 years agolast modified: 9 years agoRelated Discussions
gel stains other than java
Comments (2)This is a mix of cherry and java over faded 1980s walnut. You can "refresh" a color by going a shade darker, easily go several shades darker, but not go lighter. I tried the Minwax gel stain and it was hard to get even color because it dried too fast. One trick to getting even color is to wipe the stain on with no excess ... do a really thin coat wiped on with a lint-free rag. The heavy "pottery barn dark" cabinets you see are thickly swabbed on - almost painted - with multiple coats....See MorePics of GF Gel Stained cabs other than Java?
Comments (6)lynn2006, I'd love to see a picture of your cabinets - was the honey maple stain by General Finishes? busybme, you are totally right - white cabinets would look best, but I'm just not confident that I could do a good job painting them. It would really bug me if they didn't turn out perfectly. I figure I have a better chance with the gel stain. Do you have ideas on how to lighten them other than painting them? Maybe just a stain to darken them a bit - so they are not orangey and don't match the floor exactly. ??...See MoreHave you gel stained your oak cabinets?
Comments (10)I pretty much followed celticmoon's steps... (THANK YOU celticmoon!! :) My process: Remove doors. Remove hardware. We did leave hinges on and taped them off. (DH was afraid he'd never get them back on and didn't want to mess with getting new -- I picked my battles and went with it! ;) I lightly sanded mostly using sanding sponges which allowed me to get into the cut-outs better. My doors were VERY shiny so I sanded enough to get the shine off. Then tack clothed them, then mineral spirits. I put on a thick layer of General Finishes Gel Stain - JAVA. This stuff is so awesome. Then I wiped off. I left it on pretty thick... too thick. If I was to do it over I would definitely wipe off more because it took a loooong time to dry. I was trying to skip steps but I think 2 or 3 thin coats would have been better. It was a rainy weekend, too, so drying was tough in the first place. DH had rigged up a way for me to hang the doors by the hinges so I hung them to dry which enabled me to do fronts and backs. When they were finally dry I did a thin layer of General Finishes Gel Clear Coat. I spread it on until it all looked wet but wiped away any drips. Once dry I very lightly sanded, then tack clothed, then we put the doors back on. I did another clear coat with the doors up and left the doors open to dry. I've done a few touch ups here and there with a stain and a clear coat. I would highly recommend general finishes gel stain! I babied the cabs for a few days but my 3 and 5 year old kiddos have not and the color seems to be holding up perfectly....See MoreGranite colors w/Java gel stained oak cabinets?
Comments (1)Bianco Antico is another one to consider. It looks similar to Delicatus but the darker spots are less angular than Delicatus. I love the General finishes java stain. We used it on a toy shelf. So easy to do and rock solid even after two yrs of use....See Morepepperidge_farm
12 years agolast modified: 9 years agostevega
12 years agolast modified: 9 years agobrickeyee
12 years agolast modified: 9 years agobobismyuncle
12 years agolast modified: 9 years agobobismyuncle
12 years agolast modified: 9 years agostevega
12 years agolast modified: 9 years agocelticmoon
12 years agolast modified: 9 years agobrickeyee
12 years agolast modified: 9 years agopepperidge_farm
12 years agolast modified: 9 years agostevega
12 years agolast modified: 9 years agopepperidge_farm
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agoclpotts
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agopepperidge_farm
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agoshredbetty
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agogr8daygw
11 years agolast modified: 9 years agocatkin
11 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
Related Stories
DIY PROJECTSCool Tip: Mimic Stain With a DIY Color Wash
Get the look of an oil-based stain without all the bother, using this easy wash made with paint
Full StoryWOODWoodipedia: Make a Solid Choice With Oak
Forget those low-end products of old. Red and white oak today are beautiful, versatile and relatively inexpensive
Full StoryKITCHEN OF THE WEEKKitchen of the Week: Goodbye, Honey Oak — Hello, Minty Green
After more than 30 years, the Kloesels revamped their space to reflect their rural country town and Victorian-style home
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESRenovation Material: Cerused Oak
This traditional material adds welcome texture to the sleek surfaces of modern furniture, cabinetry and more
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSHouzz Tour: A New Home Honors a Historic Neighborhood
Stained glass, red oak floors and other traditional details give a newly built home in Texas an antique feel that fits right in
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDESColor Your Home's View With Stained Glass
Interiors get an enchanting perspective with stained glass windows, doors and fixtures that dapple the light
Full StoryKITCHEN CABINETSKitchen Cabinet Color: Should You Paint or Stain?
Learn about durability, looks, cost and more for wooden cabinet finishes to make the right choice for your kitchen
Full StoryHOUSEKEEPINGHow to Clean Grout — Stains and All
If your grout is grossing you out, this deep-cleaning method will help it look new again
Full StoryHOUSEKEEPINGDon't Touch Another Stain Before You Read This
Even an innocent swipe with water may cause permanent damage. Here's what to know about how rugs and fabrics react
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESPro Finishing Secret: Aniline Dye for Wood
Deeper and richer than any stain, aniline dye gives wood stunningly deep color and a long-lasting finish
Full Story
sombreuil_mongrel