After helping her decide on dark versus light cabinets i did some research on the best method to painting cabinets and found information on java gel.
Java gel stain cabinets before and after.
Java gel seemed to be the best way to get a stained look without having to do a ton of sanding or hire a professional.
Of course no stain is perfect.
I currently have 2 coats of general finishes gel stain java on the cabinets after much doing and redoing.
Hands down general finishes gel stain is the best brand for diy projects.
I used this method on our bookcase and ikea chair.
Gel wood stains are heavy bodied and do not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil based wipe on stains do providing the deepest richest colors of any oil based stain available.
Woodworkers love the lustrous finish that shows up when rubbing out the 2nd and 3rd coats.
Now for the problem.
One area in which gel stain is tied neck and neck with its traditional counterparts its drying time.
There are a few different ways to gel staining cabinets or any wood piece.
I also had old oak cabinets with a veneer side.
I used general finishes java gel stain n also used antique walnut.
You can treat it like a normal stain and brush some on and then wipe off the excess.
The process has not been as easy for me as it sounded but i have muddled through.
Although it s easier to prep and apply.
Looking for a thrifty way to update kitchen cabinets.
Gel stains produce a durable and beautiful hand rubbed finish and are heavy bodied very easy to apply.
Gel stain from general finishes is home of the popular java gel stain featured across the nation s social media for upcycling furniture and cabinets.
Check out the before and after pictures and learn how to refinish kitchen cabinets or any cabinetry or furniture your heart desires with this general finishes gel stain tutorial.
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I followed youtuber pete b n his exact directions n used same brush to paint on the gel stain n let me tell you it came out perfect n i never did this before.
Or you can use java gel stain like paint and just paint it on.
I was really happy with the look even though it took a lot longer to get all the pieces to look alike.