Gel Stain Floor

My floors are old and most of the varnish was already worn away.
Gel stain floor. General finishes is the first company to manufacture a complete water based flooring finishing system for the residential commercial and sports floor industry. Stain conditioned or gel stained floors can look odd and artificial because the color hovers over the wood rather than embedding itself in the grain. If you have shiny floors it may take more than hand sanding. Carpet may discolor if cleaned with mineral spirits.
Use tarps plastic or cardboard to cover any flooring or carpet. If stain dries it will be very hard to clean off any surface clothes or carpet. Clean up gel stain spills with mineral spirits immediately while wet. 09 25 2017 at 4 44 pm.
Gel stain works on most surfaces from wooden to metal and even painted surfaces can be gel stained. Rebecca i lightly hand sanded the floor and cleaned before applying the gel stain. After a little more research i discovered that gel stain can be used to stain floors and it can be done with minimal sanding. Sheaves floors llc installed these red oak stair treads at the massanutten resort.
Imagine someone trying to create the appearance of a tan by using a foundation several shades darker than their natural skin tone would you be fooled. Staining with the gel stains over existing finishes 4 different ways 1. Yes i did waste much precious time completely sanding my bathroom floor down but my next big flooring project is my kitchen. Maybe i m behind the 8 ball in just learning this but i m completely stoked.
Apply in the same direction as the grain of the wood. Brush pad or roller on the gel stain but do not forget to wipe clean before the product dries. Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish. Refinished with general finishes pro floor stain pro image.
Gel stains are very thick and provide a striking color when cured. Gel stain is a go to choice for diyers because it delivers very uniform cover. The gel stain is thick like pudding not a liquid. Unlike traditional oil and water based stains gel stain is very easy to apply by wiping it on.
The main drawback of gel stain is the fact that it can end up looking uneven on projects with lots of deep crevices and corners where it s tough to get coverage in a single swipe. A top coat is required and we recommend hardwood reflections top coat.