Java Gel Stain Floor

I currently have 2 coats of general finishes gel stain java on the cabinets after much doing and redoing.

Java gel stain floor.

After a little more research i discovered that gel stain can be used to stain floors and it can be done with minimal sanding. Sealed with general finishes pro image flooring topcoat for total protection. 3 coats java 2 coats polyurethane sand as above for the polyurethane. If your gel stain isn t dry your next coat will rub off the previous coat.

It took me 5 days to complete my project. If it feels sticky it s not dry. The color is off in these photos because i had the hall and stairway light on you don t even really have to worry about swirl marks applications marks etc as you are applying it. General finishes is the first company to manufacture a complete water based wood floor finishing system for the residential commercial and sports floor industry.

Yes i did waste much precious time completely sanding my bathroom floor down but my next big flooring project is my kitchen. I was really happy with the look even though it took a lot longer to get all the pieces to look alike. Let each coat of gel stain dry at least 24 hours. Maybe i m behind the 8 ball in just learning this but i m completely stoked.

Just dip the rag in the gel stain and wipe onto the stair treads. The great thing about using a gel stain is it will sit on a vertical surface without dripping. Using the sock i rubbed the gel stain until each coat looked even making sure to get under the rail and in the little crevices. You re going to be amazed at the difference a little java gel stain can accomplish.

This one is the most general finishes java gel stain faqs. Since the office was on the project list for 2016 yes i make project lists i decided it was as good a time to finally finish it up. Angela daniels revitalized her staircase using java gel stain. Now for the problem.

You ll see this happening and quickly want to stop. You need to work in small areas. The process has not been as easy for me as it sounded but i have muddled through. Apply the gel stain wait about 10 minutes and wipe to remove the extra stain.

Then literally just work in into and onto the wood. I waited 24 hrs then sanded 220 grit very lightly to remove any raised grain or dried dust particles wiped it down with a slightly damp rag before re coating.