Combine the minwax design series with other minwax stains to produce on trend looks finishes and special effects.
Gel stain on oak floors.
After looking at the original hardwood floors for a few days i decided they were too orange and i needed to tone down the color.
Of course no stain is perfect.
If you missed that post you can see all about our new floor here affordable rustic laminate flooring.
With the oak cabinets the grain was very evident post staining.
As you know we recently updated the flooring in our entire first floor living area.
Minwax design series washes wood effects and waxes offer new options for bare wood and wood that s already stained.
After a little more research i discovered that gel stain can be used to stain floors and it can be done with minimal sanding.
Maybe i m behind the 8 ball in just learning this but i m completely stoked.
Update stairs with gel stain it s a no brainer really.
Although it s easier to prep and apply.
One area in which gel stain is tied neck and neck with its traditional counterparts its drying time.
The gel stain is thick like pudding not a liquid.
The gel stain allows you to do some light prep and stain right over the existing stained wood.
Yes i did waste much precious time completely sanding my bathroom floor down but my next big flooring project is my kitchen.
Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish.