Why doesn't this stain need a top coat?
1078991
It does need a top coat. I recommend the matte finish top coat by the same brand, General Finishes
1078992
To make it more durable and prevent wear and tear, nicks and chips and to give it a "finished" look. Top comes in different gloss shades. In high traffic areas (such a kitchen cabinets) it is recommended to use at least 3 layers of top coat.
1078993
For best results, you should use a topcoat. I used two coats of Polyacrylic topcoat by General Finishes.
691133
No stains here, mate. I wonder what you are seeing that won't come off with a bit of elbow grease or a touch of bleach. Maybe you are seeing rust or something elsewise that isn't normal fare.
256645
It's not. I has a sheen to it that makes it easy to wipe and clean. To stain it, you'd have to completely redo the surface by sanding it first.
1107545
You can finish the top with Arm R Seal SATIN finish. Use at least 5 coats for a good protective surface. Sand between coats with 400 grit and finish sand after last coat dries with 600 grit. Works great!
901444
This is a surface prep medium. Not to be used as a top coat. Also, this doesn't dry completely clear like you would think. I suggest a spray varnish or something like modge podge.
1819495
It could work. I don't know what metallic paint would look like on top of the stain, but it's worth a try. And even if it doesn't work you get a light boken out of the deal
256644
There ia a polish to the top and doubt if a stain would work wih out remooving the finish.
182018
the wood 'strips' are oriented the long way so most of the grain pattern runs that way. However, some of the strips especially the shorter ones have different grain orientations. Overall, I think this enhances the look.Yes, you can stain the top. We used a 'darkening stain' to give the maple a yellowish hue which matches are existing maple cabinets in our kitchen.
2081723
I'd test a small area first, to check that this doesn't stain. Remember that this is a deterrent, not a "poison".
968971
It can be sandedto help stain. It also helps to apply the stain with medium fine steel wool.
625667
Some smell to the stain, not too bad. The top coat probably depends on the type.
700652
It could be several things. We'd need a little more info before troubleshooting this. However, my top 3 guesses would be:1. You used the wrong cleaners on it (anything chemical heavy or abrasive is a no-go)2. It is a layer of paint after all, items can ding it, chip it, etc causing this.3. Especially if it's around the sides or corners it very well could be improper application or top coating.
69907
I used two topcoats and its been working fine. It's been about six months now and looks great.
400532
I would likely use Minwax or polyurethane, both in the paint dept. of Home Depot, or could get through Amazon. Polyurethane will give you a higher gloss finish. Why I used this &gt;&gt; was to stain kitchen and bath cabinets darker that were '80's oak'. I then used this topcoat over the base gel stain.
1967741
It doesn't stain it, but it does change the color just a bit darker. It will prob fade away, but shouldn't need upkeep like a stain.
911471
I don't know if I'd call it a stain because it's not colored, but I can usually tell where I've sprayed by the gloss it puts on the leaves of whatever vegetation I'm spraying. The gloss stays shiny until it dries.
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Honestly, aside from sanding it all down and starting over, I'm really not sure. I think I'd be a little worried about the top of the table simply because it has a very pretty, symmetrical design and I'm not sure what staining would do to it? I will say, however, that the table is a deep rich brown, not at all what I would consider a medium or light stain. Hope that helps.