How To Apply Gel Stain To Cabinets

Apply the gel stain with a foam brush or pad then wipe the excess away after 30 seconds.

How to apply gel stain to cabinets. 2 Apply your gel stain with a foam paint brush. Using a shop towel applicator pad chip brush or lint-free rag apply the gel stain working in manageable areas. Most importantly DO NOT WIPE THE STAIN OFF.

Apply a thin even coat. If you want a darker shade apply another coat of gel stain in the same process. On the downside gel stain is not available in as many color options as traditional stains.

Be sure to follow the grain of your wood. Once the final coat of stain is dry you may want to apply a polyacrylic finish to seal the stain. This method works great for furnitu.

This was especially helpful when I stained the kitchen cabinets prevented chipping from bumping against and closing cabinet doors often. This is a more detailed video than my last one on How to gel stain your kitchen cabinets. It also is a thicker consistency and doesnt really drip.

Roughly 1-2 coats will do. Wipe a thick layer of gel stain across the cabinet. Let the gel stain dry.

Repeat this procedure until you have fully covered the cabinets. When using gel stain you dont wipe off the excess stain the way you wipe off regular stain. Just take a fine sanding block or 220-400grit sandpaper and lightly scuff the entire cabinet frame and door.