General Finishes Gel Stains, Prairie Wheat

Prairie Wheat is a warm, golden tone that adds soft, honeyed color to light woods. Browse more wood stains & finishes.

It is a lighter, golden color that warms the wood while keeping a natural look, making it a good choice when you want color without going dark.

Yes. It is an oil-based gel stain that provides the deepest, richest colors of any oil-based stain available.

Gel wood stains are heavy-bodied and do not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-based wipe-on stains do, giving more even, controlled results.

Because gel stain builds on the surface, it helps even out the patchy absorption common to softwoods like pine, and its warm tone complements light woods.

Its heavy body gives it the most "finishing feel" of all the General Finishes products, applying smoothly with strong control.

A clear sealer adds durability to stained surfaces. Explore topcoat finishes to protect the color.

It is made by General Finishes, the company behind the popular Java Gel Stain used nationwide for furniture and cabinet upcycling.

Yes. Prairie Wheat is one color in the General Finishes Gel Stain family, the same line that made the Java color a social-media favorite.

Pair it with a topcoat finish for protection, or add hand-rubbed warmth with oils & waxes.