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*Can Gel Stain Be Used Over Laminate?

GF advises extra care and prep when applying any finish over laminate surfaces because they are specifically designed not to mar and therefore they are not very "sand-able", making adherence difficult.

In addition to this non-permeable surface factor, General Finishes Gel Stain is an oil-based product, and it is more difficult to obtain proper drying characteristics over a dense manufactured surface such as laminate. Gel stains, as all wood stains, were formulated to go over raw wood which has an "open" surface and can absorb some of the stain.

*How Do I Prevent Bleed Through When Applying Whitewash Over Espresso Water Based Wood Stain?

Wood Stains (Water Based) Technique Tips

Water Based Stains will always exhibit a bit of bleed through. When glazing with any color over water stains, we recommend some type of seal coat is applied first.

How to successfully apply General Finishes Glaze Effect over Gel Stain

magpie cabinet refinshed with walnut gel stain with winter white glaze effects

Post Date

Tue, 02/28/2017 - 12:00

Gel Stain gets its deep rich hue from a large amount of colorants. Seal the stain with a topcoat before applying glaze to prevent "color pull" when applying glaze.

Get The Look - Bronze Pearl Effects Over Brown Mahogany Water Based Wood Stain

text: get the look bronze pearl effects sprayed over a brown mahogany water-based wood stain

Post Date

Mon, 08/03/2015 - 12:00

Keep that bronze, sun-kissed look all year with Bronze Pearl Effects!

How Do I Correct the Haze That Appeared When I Applied Gel Satin Topcoat Over 3 Coats of Gel Stain?

Gel Satin Topcoat Gel Stains (Oil Based) Repairing & Trouble Shooting Oil Based Finishes

Haze (the technical term is blush) is caused by too many coats applied too quickly. A recoat time of 12 hours is not enough dry time when applying over an EXISTING finish. To remove the blush or haze, you can either wipe the area with a strong solvent, like xylene or lacquer thinner, or you can try sanding out the haze and then reapply the topcoat.

How to Apply Water Based Wood Stain, Glaze, Furniture & Cabinet Paint

Hand Application of General Finishes Water Based Wood Stains

Always stir the contents well.

*How Do I Repair Chipping Paint Applied Over an Existing Finish?

Milk Paint Repairing & Trouble Shooting Water Based Finishes

There is no easy solution to this problem. General Finishes Milk Paint has strong adhesion properties but there are several reasons this finish could fail:

*How Do I Prep Kitchen Cabinets with an Existing Finish Before Painting or Recoating with a Stain?

Preparation and Sanding Technique Tips

This response is true of prepping and existing finish on furniture, but kitchen cabinets are more problematic because they are work areas where grease, steam, food splatters and oil from hands are common. Prep is basically degreasing and abrading the surface for better adhesion. Oil or substances on hands really show up on a failed re-finish around doorknobs and hands if the surface is not cleaned thoroughly.

*Will Milk Paint Adhere Over a Paper or Vinyl Veneers ?

Milk Paint

Vinyl or paper veneers can be often found on the end returns of lower price-point cabinets. We cannot guarantee that our paints will adhere well to a paper veneer - we have no idea what the actual material is or what adhesives were used to apply the veneer to the surface. The resins and additives in our paints may break down the adhesives used for the veneer.

And Milk Paint does NOT adhere to vinyl.