My goal was for them to look light and natural however i hadn t taken into account the fact that they are 1 two different materials stair treads are soft pine and our floors are oak.
Best gel stain for stair rail.
Step 4 applying a gel stain.
Thoroughly mix the stain with a stir stick.
For the application of a gel stain a thin cloth or foam brush is the best option.
This is really big because as you know wood prep.
Tips for painting and staining stairs railings determine the amount of prep work.
You will want to apply a thick layer of gel stain to your stair railing.
Put on a pair of rubber gloves.
The following tips for painting and staining stairs and railings will help you make the best decision.
The wrong choice can leave you with an eyesore or with a staircase in stark contrast to the overall design or aesthetic of your home.
Gel stain is the best.
Update stairs with gel stain it s a no brainer really.
The can of top coat was 20 99 when i bought it and even after completing all three projects i have over half a can left.
However be sure that the coat is not so thick that it drips down the railing.
How to update stair treads with minwax gel stain when we were in the beginning stages of this renovation we had our floors and stair treads refinished.
When it comes to application gel stain requires less preparation in advance than regular.
But the good news doesn t stop there arguably the best reason to choose gel stain is its ease of use.
Apply a liberal amount of stain to the stair railing in the direction of the wood grain.
General finishes gel stain see at amazon.
These drips will dry this way and.
As you know we recently updated the flooring in our entire first floor living area.
Very impressed with the refinished stair railing thanks for sharing.
So simple so quick and not much prep to speak of.
I bought one can of gel stain for 19 99 and that one can did the entire kitchen cabinets the upstairs hall bathroom vanity and the stair case.