A slip coat provides a very temporary barrier to apply stain over raw wood with less drag.
For example, we like to use a slip coat of mineral spirits when applying General Finishes oil-based Gel Stain to a raw wood surface to allow the stain to slice across the surface more easily. Or a slip coat of General Finishes Water-based Extender when applying our water-based wood stain.
Jennie Ingram of Roots & Wings Furniture is GF's 2016 July Retailer of the Month!
Jennie says, "Growing up, I was always working with my grandfather on some project or another. And every once and while it was refinishing a piece of furniture.
Check out this gorgeous grainy dijon mustard dresser makeover finished by Meg Gizuk at Oliver and Rust!
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While Gel Stain can be applied over an existing finish, it was originally engineered for raw wood surfaces. We prefer applying the Gel Stain over a slip coat of mineral spirits instead of topcoat as shown in this video, "How to Apply Gel Stain to Raw Wood"
It's Woodworker Wednesday and we're excited to feature the highly talented Jason Bedre of Bedre Woodworking! From custom cabinetry to furniture and smaller items, the quality and integrity is apparent in his work.
In this new video, Chris Adams and Tom Monahan of GF share 5 decorative techniques using General Finishes Pearl Effects.