I’m Giving Gel Stain Another Chance

However then my concept of portray it was just about overruled by the feedback suggesting that I go away it a pure wooden end. I used to be ready to do this at first, however the extra I checked out it, the extra I hated this splotchy orange end.

However he was recommending Outdated Masters gel stain, which is similar model of wiping stain that I had used on the piano with such nice success. He additionally gave me some nice suggestions, like utilizing just a bit little bit of Penetrol within the gel stain to maintain it from drying too shortly. So I made a decision to present gel stain one other strive. That is what I left the shop with.

He advised that I wipe the entire thing down with acetone to take away any extra wax, however after all, I used to be too anxious to check out the gel stain that I skipped that step. (I’m not one of the best at being affected person and following directions.) So I attempted out the gel stain on the tip of the console desk. I wasn’t thrilled with it, however I figured that I simply wanted observe. What I did love is that this product is completely completely different from the gel stain I used years in the past. It stays very workable for a very long time. No fast drying. No stickiness. It’s very straightforward to make use of.

After which I made a decision to strive it out on a drawer entrance. It undoubtedly toned down the orange, however I didn’t wish to put it on too thick as a result of I don’t need the colour too darkish, so the splotchiness from the unique end was nonetheless exhibiting via.

At this level, I used to be doubting my resolution and reconsidering the thought of portray the entire thing, which I’m nonetheless not ruling out utterly. Right here’s a comparability of the drawer (lacking its trim) with the unique end, and the drawer with the gel stain. The gel stained drawer is best, however it’s nonetheless not what I would like.

So I made a decision to place the stain apart for a bit whereas I take into consideration my choices, and transfer on to the opposite change I wished to make to the console desk (additionally based mostly in your recommendations). I eliminated the underside shelf. However due to the way in which I constructed the piece, now I’m left with legs in two items. I’m undecided if I’m going to attempt to restore these, or if I’m going to exchange them altogether.

Principally, I’m making this up as I’m going alongside. I’ve my doubts that 4 turned wooden legs on their very own will likely be robust and steady sufficient to carry the load of the console with the drawers, so I’d attempt to design a completely new base that has extra help.

Like I mentioned, I’m making it up as I’m going alongside. However I do suppose I’ll prefer it significantly better with out the underside shelf. And since I don’t just like the gel stain on high of the unique orange, splotchy end, I’m going to go forward and paint the entire thing in a lightweight brown coloration that doesn’t have any orange in it, after which I’m going to strive the gel stain over the brand new coloration to see if I can create a stained wooden look that manner.

I do not know if that is going to work out, however I’m going to strive. If all else fails, I can at all times return to the thought of portray the entire thing. However you probably have any expertise in utilizing gel stain over a painted end to create the look of stained wooden, I’d love to listen to your suggestions! I’m going to present it a strive, but when this doesn’t work, I’ll be swearing off of gel stain endlessly.

UPDATE: As an alternative of turned wooden legs, I’m enthusiastic about doing a quite simple base with straight legs that will permit me so as to add help between the legs on the edges and the again. It might look one thing like this.