Next time you've got a painting project, give gel stains some consideration. Like traditional wood stains, it's oil-based and will absorb into unfinished wood, but gel stains won't put the grain on ...

General Finishes is widely considered to be one of the top gel stains due to the intensity of its color and ease of application. DuraSeal is also a top quality gel stain and dries quickly, making it a ...

Staining a piece of wood is a way to enhance the grain's natural beauty, but sometimes the results don't turn out as expected. A woodworking project can wind up with an uneven stain absorption if it ...

5. Allow Proper Drying Time Gel stain needs sufficient drying time between coats. Typically, you should wait 24-48 hours before applying subsequent layers of gel stain or a topcoat. This also lets you ...