VARATHANE Premium Gel Stain - Dark Walnut, 946 ml

Apply stain the easy way with Rust-Oleum® Varathane® Dark Walnut 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 DIRECTIONS: - Surface must be clean and dry of all wax, grease, oil, glue stains and stripper residue - Stir only if clear liquid visible on surface NEW BARE WOOD PROJECTS: - Sand thoroughly with progressively finer sand paper finishing with 220grit, and remove all sanding dust with a tack cloth PREVIOUSLY COATED WOOD PROJECTS: - 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 APPLICATION: - 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 cleansoft 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 SURFACES: - 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 CLEAN-UP: - 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 afire hazard when compressed and discarded COVERAGE: - Averages 800-1000 square feet per gallon or 74-92 square meters per gallon DRY TIMES: - 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