How to Gel Stain Kitchen Cabinets (with Antique Walnut, General Finishes Gel Stain) Step by Step

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1. 2:57–4:43 Apply First Coat of Gel Stain From Stair Banister Refinishing, Step 4: Apply Gel Stain or Paint

   Don a fresh pair of gloves. Open the General Finishes Gel Stain and mix it thoroughly. If you don't have a stir stick, a plastic knife works as a suitable alternative. Using a foam brush, apply the gel stain with light, even strokes, always moving in the direction of the wood grain. A helpful tip is to stain the back of the cabinet doors first; this way, if any smudges occur while flipping them onto painter's pyramids, only the less visible back side is affected. Continue applying the stain, but avoid the 'chip brush method' (applying with a foam brush and wiping off excess with a chip brush dipped in mineral spirits), as this can lead to streaky results.

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• Stair Banister Refinishing