Now thanks to your post i m about to tackle two painted staircases.
Gel stain over paint floors.
Pick a gel stain in a color darker than the initial paint color.
The gel stain allows you to do some light prep and stain right over the existing stained wood.
Color testing is especially important when using polyshades over an existing finish because the result will be a combination of the old and new colors.
From furniture to floors trust minwax products that beautify and protect wood.
I like to get a good amount on the brush and then.
I like to wrap sand paper around my putty knife to get the edges and crevices.
Using a cheap foam brush start painting the gel stain in the direction of the grain.
Yes i did waste much precious time completely sanding my bathroom floor down but my next big flooring project is my kitchen.
Open your can of gel stain.
Maybe i m behind the 8 ball in just learning this but i m completely stoked.
Use a gel stain for full coverage over the paint.
Did you know that you can apply gel stain directly over paint.
I love two tone mcm furniture.
Carpet may discolor if cleaned with mineral spirits.
If it looks like a gloopy mess that s perfect.
Of course no stain is perfect.
I used my ryobi corner cat finishing sander on the stairs and the landings and did a light sanding.
Not every stain absorbs well over paint so gel stain is your best option for a rich even color.
One area in which gel stain is tied neck and neck with its traditional counterparts its drying time.
Clean up gel stain spills with mineral spirits immediately while wet.
After a little more research i discovered that gel stain can be used to stain floors and it can be done with minimal sanding.
Staining with the gel stains over existing finishes 4 different ways 1.
If stain dries it will be very hard to clean off any surface clothes or carpet.
Use tarps plastic or cardboard to cover any flooring or carpet.
I ve also had great success using gel varnish.
Have not used on floors but on old white painted trim.
Although it s easier to prep and apply.
Avoid applying light stains over dark paint as the stain will be less likely to show up on the surface.
I ve done this with success all around our 103 yr old home.