{"title":"Gel Stains","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGel Stains: Deep, Uniform Color Without Blotching on Any Wood Species\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGel stain is the finishing professional's go-to solution for difficult surfaces — dense, closed-grain woods like maple and pine that blotch with conventional liquid stain, vertical surfaces that run and drip, and non-wood substrates like MDF, fiberglass, and metal where a penetrating stain simply won't work. Because gel stain sits on the surface rather than soaking in, it provides predictable, controllable color regardless of how dense or porous the wood is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the General Finishes gel stains here are oil-based, which gives you generous open time to apply, manipulate, and wipe off before the stain sets. Colors like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/infinitytools.mom\/products\/general-finishes-gel-stains-java\"\u003eJava\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/infinitytools.mom\/products\/general-finishes-gel-stains-antique-walnut\"\u003eAntique Walnut\u003c\/a\u003e are perennial bestsellers for furniture with a rich, warm depth. For a lighter, more contemporary palette, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/infinitytools.mom\/products\/general-finishes-gel-stains-gray\"\u003eGray\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/infinitytools.mom\/products\/general-finishes-gel-stains-american-oak\"\u003eAmerican Oak\u003c\/a\u003e are excellent choices. Colors can be layered or blended to create custom tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Apply Gel Stain for Best Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand to 150-grit — coarser than you would for a liquid stain — so the gel has enough tooth to grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply with a foam brush, cloth, or natural bristle brush, working with the grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow to penetrate 1–3 minutes, then wipe off all excess across then with the grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet dry at least 8 hours (ideally 24) before applying a topcoat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor bold, custom color, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/infinitytools.mom\/collections\/dyes\"\u003ewood dyes\u003c\/a\u003e can be applied first as a base, with gel stain layered on top to add grain definition and depth. Protect the finished color with a clear \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/infinitytools.mom\/collections\/top-coat-wood-finish\"\u003eTop Coat\u003c\/a\u003e, and apply with the right tools from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/infinitytools.mom\/collections\/finishing-applicators\"\u003eFinishing Applicators\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"general-finishes-gel-stains-american-oak","title":"General Finishes Gel Stains, American Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the stain that has the most \"finishing feel\" of all the General Finishes products. 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. 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