Gel Coat Stain Colors

You can mix the different colors to come up with a color that is a better fit for your project than what is available.

Gel coat stain colors.

Weather never takes a day off. Choose from several opacities translucent semi transparent semi solid and solid. The digitized colors are for reference purposes only. I like to use high performance top coat water based over this stain.

Perfect for vertical surfaces. The liquid stain will thin the stain which may help it spread more easily but it will not have as much coverage. This is my favorite way to use a gel stain. While the gel stain is wet use a graining tool to create a wood grain pattern.

Gel stains can be intermixed to create custom colors. Each opacity offers a level of color that reveals more or less of the wood. Old masters gel stain is a highly pigmented oil based stain designed to achieve intense colors on interior and exterior wood fiberglass primed metal and composition surfaces. One area in which gel stain is tied neck and neck with its traditional counterparts its drying time.

In all of my experiences i ve had to apply 3 4 coats of gel stain. Layering coats of gel stain per manufacturer directions will result in a more opaque finish that is darker and shows less of the woodgrain. Of course no stain is perfect. This rich thick formula provides twice the coverage of traditional oil based stains and prevents drips while beautifully enhancing the wood grain and patina.

With arborcoat exterior stain you get year round protection plus a timeless palette of driftwood grays warm russets and woodland greens. Gel stain can be mixed with no more than 10 liquid oil stain is added by volume. 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. Apply stain the easy way with rust oleum varathane premium gel stain.

Continue doing daily layers of stain in the same way until you can no longer see streaks in the finish. Each coat of stain needs about 24 hours to dry so plan accordingly. Gel stain is especially recommended for woods such as pine. Apply a thin even coat of gel stain to a section using a natural bristle brush or a soft lint free cloth.

I also spray painted the metal bases at this point. Generally speaking it is much easier to use gel stain to achieve a darker wood color on a previously finished piece of wood than it is to get a lighter color. Test stain on hidden area to verify desired color. Always test stain on a hidden area to verify desired color.

Although it s easier to prep and apply. Be sure to let it cure before applying a topcoat.