VARATHANE Premium Gel Stain - Cabernet, 236 ml

Apply stain the easy way with Rust-Oleum® Varathane® Cabernet Premium Gel Stain. This rich, thick formula provides twice the coverage of traditional oil-based stain and prevents drips while beautifully enhancing the wood grain and patina. Perfect for vertical surfaces.

• A gelled stain that never drips or runs
• Twice the coverage of liquid stains
• Superior staining control
• Low odour
• Causes no grain raise or lap marks
• Use on wood furniture, cabinets, molding and veneer as well as fibreglass, steel and composite doors
• Recommended by Premdor for composite wood grain embossed doors

• Surface must be clean and dry of all wax, grease, oil, glue stains and stripper residue
• Stir only if clear liquid visible on surface

• Sand thoroughly with progressively finer sand paper finishing with 220grit, and remove all sanding dust with a tack cloth

• Old wood surfaces must be stripped thoroughly down to bare wood
• Use a good quality paint varnish remover, then wash off with paint thinner
• Allow surface to dry
• Treat as new wood surface

• Apply Gel Stain liberally to the surface using a soft lint-free cloth or brush, going first against the grain to fill the wood pores, and then with the grain to even out the colour
• Allow stain to penetrate surface for 2-5 minutes
• Wipe off excess stain using even pressure with a clean soft cloth, making final strokes with the grain
• If stain effect is too dark, wipe with a thinner-dampened rag until desired colour is achieved
• Apply additional coats for darker colours COMPOSITE DOORS AND NON-WOOD

• These surfaces have a wood grain pattern printed on a smooth surface or an embossed grain effect on a white primed surface
• Gel Stain creates the look of real wood by accentuating the grain pattern
• The surface must be clean and dust-free
• Do not wipe down with water and/or cleaners
• Use paint thinner to wipe clean and allow to dry
• Wipe on the stain in a circular motion going both with and against the grain
• Gently wipe off excess stain working with the grain
• Feather any missed areas with a brush or cloth
• When staining a door it is easier to do when the door is off its frame and lying horizontally

• Use paint thinner or mineral spirits
• Caution: spread used rags flat and allow to dry thoroughly before discarding
• Stain soaked rags are highly combustible and create a fire hazard when compressed and discarded

• Averages 800-1000 square feet per gallon or 74-92 square meters per gallon

• At 21'C and 50% humidity your project may be top-coated in 6-8 hours with Classic Clear Diamond Wood Finish (oil based)
• Cool or damp weather may extend dry time

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