Gel Stain Over Refurbished Wood Vinyl Signs

Apply gel stain to the vinyl window using a 2 inch china brush.

Gel stain over refurbished wood vinyl signs.

Line up your vinyl on your wood sign and use a scraper tool to apply the vinyl to the wood. You won t believe what this one looked like before. Step 7 let the stained vinyl window dry for 2 hours. Hop on over to see how i used this stain raw wood for this one here industrial style paper towel holder.

Gel stain is especially recommended for woods such as pine. I made this paper towel roll holder out of a pipe and a wood medallion. I like to wrap sand paper around my putty knife to get the edges and crevices. When removing the transfer tape be careful not to lift any of the interior parts of the letters.

Identified by it s thickness which is similar to mayonnaise. Gel stain for the win for sure. See it before here side table makeover. Its thick formula allows easy application and superior color control necessary to achieve a rich and uniform color on most surfaces in a single application.

Fortunately for those with laminate cabinets gel stain works well on a variety of surfaces other than real wood allowing you to stain your cabinets without leaving them a streaky splotchy mess. Wipe the gel from the window using shop rags. The gel stain allows you to do some light prep and stain right over the existing stained wood. 1 the beauty of the grain is highlighted.

Mod podge your vinyl stencil on. Scrape it down really well to adhere it well and form a good seal. Gel stain is so pigment rich you will get an uneven application if you try to dab it on with a dry rag. Applying over a layer of top coat is acceptable but there are two big benefits of applying the stain directly to the wood or over a slip coat.

Follow me on instagram for b. Repeat the application process for a darker finish. Let the gel sit against the vinyl for 3 to 6 minutes. Blotching is unevened coloring caused by varying densities in the wood.

Messy to apply but solves the issue of blotchiness on pine. As a result it lets some of the wood s unique markings. Gel stain usually know around town as general finishes. No woodworking supplies needed.

The only way to remove it is by sanding it out and starting all over. Old masters gel stain is a highly pigmented oil based stain designed to achieve intense colors on interior and exterior wood fiberglass primed metal and composition surfaces. I used my ryobi corner cat finishing sander on the stairs and the landings and did a light sanding. Apply the vinyl stencil to your wood sign.

Step 6 wash the gel from the china brush using mineral spirits.