General Finishes Gel Stains, Antique Walnut

Antique Walnut Gel Stain is a heavy-bodied, oil-based wood stain that gives a deep, classic walnut tone with the rich color gel stains are known for. Explore more wood stains and finishes.

Gel wood stains are heavy-bodied and do not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-based wipe-on stains do, giving more control and the deepest, richest colors of any oil-based stain available.

Antique Walnut is a deep, warm walnut tone with an aged character. Because it's a gel stain, you can build the depth of color with additional coats.

It's great for upcycling furniture and cabinets, the uses that made the General Finishes Gel Stain line popular on social media, along with trim, doors, and accent pieces.

Yes. Antique Walnut Gel Stain is oil-based, which is why it produces such rich, deep color and the strong "finishing feel" General Finishes is known for.

Adding a protective topcoat helps guard the color against wear, especially on high-use surfaces. Browse durable topcoat finishes to seal your project.

It's made by General Finishes, the company behind the popular Java Gel Stain featured across the nation's social media for upcycling furniture and cabinets.

Yes. Because gel stains are heavy-bodied they don't run or drip as much as liquid stains, making them easier to control on cabinet doors and other vertical surfaces.

Absolutely. Cabinets are among the most popular uses for General Finishes Gel Stain, which is widely featured for upcycling furniture and cabinets.

Pair it with quality applicators and, for a hand-rubbed glow, oils and waxes. The full lineup of stains, paints and finishes is available in one place.