Product Overview
Apply stain the easy way with Rust-Oleum® Varathane® Golden Pecan Premium Gel Stain. This rich, thick formula provides twice the coverage of traditional oil-based stain and prevents drips while beautifully enhancing the wood grain and patina. Perfect for vertical surfaces.
- A gelled stain that never drips or runs
- Twice the coverage of liquid stains
- Superior staining control
- Low odour
- Causes no grain raise or lap marks
- Use on wood furniture, cabinets, molding and veneer as well as fibreglass, steel and composite doors
- Recommended by Premdor for composite wood grain embossed doors
- Surface must be clean and dry of all wax, grease, oil, glue stains and stripper residue
- Stir only if clear liquid visible on surface
- Sand thoroughly with progressively finer sand paper finishing with 220grit, and remove all sanding dust with a tack cloth
- Old wood surfaces must be stripped thoroughly down to bare wood
- Use a good quality paint varnish remover, then wash off with paint thinner
- Allow surface to dry
- Treat as new wood surface
- Apply Gel Stain liberally to the surface using a soft lint-free cloth or brush, going first against the grain to fill the wood pores, and then with the grain to even out the colour
- Allow stain to penetrate surface for 2-5 minutes
- Wipe off excess stain using even pressure with a clean soft cloth, making final strokes with the grain
- If stain effect is too dark, wipe with a thinner-dampened rag until desired colour is achieved
- Apply additional coats for darker colours COMPOSITE DOORS AND NON-WOOD
- These surfaces have a wood grain pattern printed on a smooth surface or an embossed grain effect on a white primed surface
- Gel Stain creates the look of real wood by accentuating the grain pattern
- The surface must be clean and dust-free
- Do not wipe down with water and/or cleaners
- Use paint thinner to wipe clean and allow to dry
- Wipe on the stain in a circular motion going both with and against the grain
- Gently wipe off excess stain working with the grain
- Feather any missed areas with a brush or cloth
- When staining a door it is easier to do when the door is off its frame and lying horizontally
- Use paint thinner or mineral spirits
- Caution: spread used rags flat and allow to dry thoroughly before discarding
- Stain soaked rags are highly combustible and create a fire hazard when compressed and discarded
- Averages 800-1000 square feet per gallon or 74-92 square meters per gallon
- At 21'C and 50% humidity your project may be top-coated in 6-8 hours with Classic Clear Diamond Wood Finish (oil based)
- Cool or damp weather may extend dry time
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Specifications
| Brand | VARATHANE |
| Paint Base | ALKYD/OIL/SOLVENT |
| Colour Family | BROWN |
| Dimensions: | 2.700in x 2.800 in x 2.900 in |
