Old Masters Gel Stain

This is a highly pigmented, oil-based stain designed to achieve intense colors on interior and exterior wood, fiberglass, metal and composition surfaces. It's formula promotes easy application and better color control, necessary to achieve a rich, uniform, deep color on most any surface in a single application. It is ideal for difficult-to-stain woods such as pine, poplar, maple, plywood and veneers, as well as non-porous surfaces including metal, composition (Masonite), fiberglass interior/exterior doors and plastic moldings. Excellent for vertical surfaces.

All surfaces must be clean, dry and free from dirt, wax, grease, glue and other contaminants or penetration and adhesion will be affected. Wood surfaces must be sanded smooth. Remove dust with a tack rag or a lint-free cloth dampened with mineral spirits. 

Application On Bare Wood:  

Apply stain liberally with brush or soft rag and remove excess, wiping in the direction of the grain. For a darker color, restain when first coat is dry. For a lighter color, wipe with a rag dampened with paint thinner before stain has dried. 

Application On Fiberglass & Composite Surfaces: 

Stain one section or panel at a time. Apply a liberal coat of Gel Stain with a firm synthetic brush or lint free rag and work the stain across and into the grain uniformly, feathering out streaks while stain is wet. Wipe brush often on a lint-free rag to remove excess stain. 

Application Over Painted Surfaces: 

To create a simulated wood look, apply stain to painted surface with a foam or bristle brush or cheesecloth, using long, smooth strokes. 

Coverage: 

Approximately 1,000 to 1,200 square feet per gallon. If the wood is finely sanded or nonporous, coverage is approximately 800 to 1,600 square feet per gallon. If the surface is porous, coverage is approximately 300 to 500 square feet per gallon. Coverage will vary significantly depending on application method and condition of wood. 

Drying Time: 

Approximately 6-8 hours depending upon temperature, humidity, air movement and the amount of stain on the surface. For additional color depth a second coat of stain can be applied after 8 hours. CLEAN UP 

Clean up with mineral spirits or a pain thinner. To avoid spontaneous combustion during temporary storage, soak soiled rags and waste immediately after use in a water-filled, closed metal container.