can this be used over a gel stain on wood?
2018383
This can be used over a gel stain on wood. I stained my bathroom cabinets and used two coats of the polyacrylic satin over the gel. It went on smoothly and effortless. Gave a very nice finish!
2018384
I know a lady who used this water-based product over the oil-based gel stain and her finish started chipping. Ideally, you should use General Finishes Gel Topcoat Wipe-On Urethane (only comes in satin finish) on top of the GF gel stains.
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I don't think so. I bought this to try to fix one small spot on a table top. I ended up having to take the entire finish off the table top and still have not been able to get the top to take new stain. I think I am going to have to take it to a professional furniture refinisher to get it to be presentable again. I will never use any Formby's product again. I emailed Formby's for help, and they basically told me I had misused the product and wouldn't help. I followed the directions to the letter. Good luck.
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If you sand the wood to take the polyurethane off and then stain with the java gell it will be fine. If you haven't done already try using a cloth or men's white socks to apply the stain. It gives a smoother finish. Double glove if you use the sock otherwise you will need paint thinner to clean your fingers!! Good luck
1749390
I'm not sure about the wood preservative-- but I used it successfully over exterior latex paint and stained wood -- it's the only polyurethane (water or oil based) that does NOT yellow. I won't use anything else. Hope I could help.
2057958
This product is NOT for use over gel polish. It is for use over acrylic and gel. Which is different than gel polish! You must use a gel polish top coat for gel polish!
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Actually, I just applied Preserva Wood, a semi-transparent, oil-based stain, using the sprayer, and it worked fine (mine was "Redwood" color, it it matters). Everything worked well, although I did spend a while cleaning the sprayer afterwards to make sure I got all the stain out, so that it would get gunky inside.
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I don't see an reason why you can't. I've used the product on a variety of wood surfaces. It will leave a slight sheen, if this is acceptable
2183457
Yes, you can. I've used it on cherry, oak, mahogany and maple - any kind of wood surface. It will restore the luster to them.
1349405
I don't see why not I've only used it on medel and rubber but I think it will do fine on wood as long as you spray evenly and do more then one coat. Hope this helps good luck.
474536
Stain penetrates. The product produces a grainy texture and will not penetrate the wood. I would not use it with stain.
1348387
you bet it can. i used Wolman's Clear Cedar. I sprayed it with a 411 tip i ordered from amazon. Don't thin the stain out, but make sure you stir it well before you use it. Good luck Marshall!
738969
The java gel stain is very, very, dark brown but not really black. I only used to 2 coats to achieve my dark brown but I'm sure if you did 3 coats it would be very close to black. Hope this helps, I really liked the ease of application since I went over white painted staircase in our lake house.
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Yes, it can. But, for wood I would first recommend the use of a sanding sealer. Then a Testors clear or gray wood primer. The acrylic primer does not tend to adhere to wood as well as it does to plastics and, in time, you might find some chipping and scaling.
739549
Yes. However if wood glue is used U must be carefull not to sand it too much, since the glue penetrates to some degree, and stain can become less uniform..
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would love to be able to answer your question, but i've never used gel top coat. all i can say, is that i used arm-r-seal to finish a kitchen island. as other reviewers recommended i did smooth, all in one direction coats. it came out fabulous. spills bead up and are wiped away without stains left behind. to me........this is one of the best products i have ever used to seal furniture. the satin finish is perfect.....not too shiny but has a great smooth feel. since using it to seal my island, i have painted, applied a minwax to weather/distress my furniture and topped it with arm-r-seal and they look better than store bought. good luck in your project. hope my comments helped. would love to be able to answer your question, but i've never used gel top coat. all i can say, is that i used arm-r-seal to finish a kitchen island. as other reviewers recommended i did smooth, all in one direction coats. it came out fabulous. spills bead up and are wiped away without stains left behind. to me........this is one of the best products i have ever used to seal furniture. the satin finish is perfect.....not too shiny but has a great smooth feel. since using it to seal my island, i have painted, applied a minwax to weather/distress my furniture and topped it with arm-r-seal and... » Read More would love to be able to answer your question, but i've never used gel top coat. all i can say, is that i used arm-r-seal to finish a kitchen island. as other reviewers recommended i did smooth, all in one direction coats. it came out fabulous. spills bead up and are wiped away without stains left behind. to me........this is one of the best products i have ever used to seal furniture. the satin finish is perfect.....not too shiny but has a great smooth feel. since using it to seal my island, i have painted, applied a minwax to weather/distress my furniture and topped it with arm-r-seal and they look better than store bought. good luck in your project. hope my comments helped. « Show Less
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probably not. you should contact the chemical's manufacturer or a flooring expert. wood stains I think are a different problem because of the materials being treated.
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Perhaps you can add an oil-based product to tone as to your choice however, the benefit of using this stain is it's transparently qualities. It looks beautiful on wood because it is not a solid look. It blends so well over the wood, some solid qualities are achieved with multiple coats. I am an artist, I wouldn't hesitate adding an oil based color to tone this stain. Just be sure you really want to alter the off white look of the stain. You can live with this for years. Jan B