General Finishes Oil Based Gel Stain

Gel Stain from General Finishes is home of the popular Java Gel Stain featured across the nation's social media for upcycling furniture and cabinets. Gel wood stains are heavy-bodied and do not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-based wipe-on stains do, providing the deepest, richest colors of any oil-based stain available.
​Base type: 
Interior or Exterior:
Sheen:
Type:
APPLICATION
Coats:
​Application Method:
Brushable:
Usable over existing finishes:
Sprayable:
​Coverage:
​Oil
Interior only
Satin, semi-gloss, gloss
Urethane

1 coat
Brush
Yes
Yes - see product page
No
62 sf/pt; 125 sf/qt
DRY TIMES
Touch:
  • Raw wood (8+ hr);
  • Existing finish wipe on (12-24+ hr);
  • Paint on (12-72+ hr) 
​Recoat:
  • Raw wood (24+ hr);
  • Existing finish wipe on (48-72+ hr);
  • Paint on (72+ hr);
  • Dry brushing (48+ hr)
General Finishes Oil Based Gel Stain Color Chart (as of Feb 2018)
Use this for quick reference.  Color reproduction will vary based on the display capabilities of your computer or device.  For larger images, we suggest you click the link below which will take you directly to the Oil Based Gel Stain page on the General Finishes website. For the most accurate representation, visit our store where we have a display of actual painted sample blocks. 
Click the button to visit the General Finishes Oil Based Gel Stain website page  where you can find detailed information and resources such as:
  • Colors
  • FAQs
  • Instructions
  • Videos
  • Design center
  • Specifications
  • Safety data sheets
Gel Stain colors - applied on maple
Gel Stain colors - applied on oak