Will a lighter gel stain cover a slightly darker finish on light maple or pickled oak cabinets?
General Finishes Gel Stains, New Pine
I currently have cabinets finished with a light maple or pickled oak finish. I'm not sure exactly. Will the "new pine" gel stain affect the finish? Specifically, can a lighter gel stain cover a slightly darker existing finish? Thank you.
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Open Apr 18, 2020 - 03:42 PM
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Apr 21, 2020 - 02:46 PM
Stains are typically designed for use on bare wood. You can use a dry brushing technique with gel stain however this typically is only recommended when going from light to dark. Trying to make a finish lighter usually does not work as well.
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General Finishes Gel Stains, New Pine
Gel Stain from General Finishes is home of the popular Java Gel Stain featured across the nation's social media for upcycling furniture and cabinets. Gel wood stains are heavy-bodied and do not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-based wipe-on stains do, providing the deepest, riches...
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