Multiple coats will create a more opaque finish but the sheen will remain matte.
Top coat gel stain.
Think of stain as the color and top coat as the sealer and protectant.
This was the gel stain top coat i chose to finish my kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
This is a water based top coat so you have to wait 3 days after doing the oil gel stain.
It also has a uv stabilizer which helps protect the finish from breaking down in the sun.
Wet or tacky gel stain can be removed easily with a rag moistened with mineral spirits.
All stains need a top coat.
Some of the colours can be a thick gel or a thin consistency.
The beauty of gel stain comes from the thick urethane which can carry a lot of color to any surface but that color must be sealed in with.
Gel stain works on most surfaces from wooden to metal and even painted surfaces can be gel stained.
On the downside gel stain is not available in as many color options as traditional stains.
As you stir the product it becomes less gel like and is easy to brush on.
Our gel stain and topcoat is a one step combination product which is a little bit of stain mixed into a durable topcoat.
To complete the graining process wait until the first coat of minwax gel stain is completely dry 24 48 hours then apply a second coat of gel stain with a natural bristle brush in the direction of the grain pattern created.
Appropriate for mill work furniture cabinets garage doors windows decks and more.