Gel Stain Over Refurbished Wood Vinyl Signs

No woodworking supplies needed.

Gel stain over refurbished wood vinyl signs. Blotching is unevened coloring caused by varying densities in the wood. Gel stain for the win for sure. Follow me on instagram for b. I used my ryobi corner cat finishing sander on the stairs and the landings and did a light sanding.

I like to wrap sand paper around my putty knife to get the edges and crevices. When removing the transfer tape be careful not to lift any of the interior parts of the letters. Mod podge your vinyl stencil on. As a result it lets some of the wood s unique markings.

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. 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. Identified by it s thickness which is similar to mayonnaise. The only way to remove it is by sanding it out and starting all over.

1 the beauty of the grain is highlighted. Step 7 let the stained vinyl window dry for 2 hours. Messy to apply but solves the issue of blotchiness on pine. Line up your vinyl on your wood sign and use a scraper tool to apply the vinyl to the wood.

Learn how to make beautiful wood signs at your kitchen table with gel stain and a vinyl stencil. 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. The gel stain allows you to do some light prep and stain right over the existing stained wood. Let the gel sit against the vinyl for 3 to 6 minutes.

See it before here side table makeover. Hop on over to see how i used this stain raw wood for this one here industrial style paper towel holder. A standard wood stain works well for wooden cabinets but you don t get the same results when applying liquid stain to fake wood. Wipe the gel from the window using shop rags.

Gel stain is especially recommended for woods such as pine. Apply gel stain to the vinyl window using a 2 inch china brush. I made this paper towel roll holder out of a pipe and a wood medallion. Step 6 wash the gel from the china brush using mineral spirits.

Repeat the application process for a darker finish. Scrape it down really well to adhere it well and form a good seal. You won t believe what this one looked like before. 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.

Gel stain is so pigment rich you will get an uneven application if you try to dab it on with a dry rag.