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General Finishes Oil Base Gel Stain, 1/2 Pint, Antique Walnut

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Color Antique Walnut
Brand General Finishes
Surface Recommendation Wood
Material Oil Based
Model Name AH

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  • This is the stain that has the most "finishing feel" of all General Finishes' products
  • Woodworkers love the lustrous finish that shows up
  • Heavy-bodied, and so does not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-base stains do
  • Can help you get a more even appearance on difficult woods such as aspen or pine
  • Easy-to-use stains simply wipe on with a cloth or applied with a foam brush (no spills or splashes)
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General Finishes was founded in 1928. General Finishes has come a long way since 1984. By 1992 we had again outgrown our facility and built a new 7000-square-foot plant; two years later we doubled the facility's size and added two more automatic pour machines, an automatic labeling machine, and larger and more sophisticated mixing equipment. And the number of employees reached double digits. But the best was yet to come. We are now versatile and sophisticated enough to meet a wide range of water-based finishing needs.

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These oil-based Gel Topcoats and Stains are quite possibly the easiest of all finishes to use and achieve a "hand-rubbed" look without all the work. Application is easy with a foam brush or lint free cloth. The heavy bodied gel formulation permits the product to flow out evenly (no drips or runs) preventing uneven penetration for consistent color control. Combined with no sanding (your choice to sand or not) between coats and a quick “re-coat” time, you’ll be finished sooner with less effort and better results than ever before.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
11,666 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of use, value, appearance and performance of the stain. They mention that it completely transformed their kitchen, looks like a major remodel and that its worth the extra for good staining. They also appreciate the staine quality, coverage, and performance. That said, opinions are mixed on the drying time.

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1,748 customers mention1,572 positive176 negative

Customers like the appearance of the product. They say it offers a great color finish, is less messy to apply, and produces a more even looking outcome. Some say the product makes kitchen cabinets look like new and makes the kitchen updated. Customers also love that you can make the color transparent and turn it into a darker brown just by applying.

"...2. It's a very rich color - it may look black and at first glance however it is a very dark rich brown3...." Read more

"...I also love that you can make the color transparent to a darker brown just by applying more and by how much you wipe off...." Read more

"...I'm very happy with the results! Gorgeous upgrades to golden oak without the price tag of a replacement. WIN!..." Read more

"...It is easy to use. And the colour and finish are very rich." Read more

1,624 customers mention1,538 positive86 negative

Customers find the product easy to use. They mention that it is easy to wipe on and that there is no worry of drips.

"...1. Once you get the process down it's easy-peasy to complete - just takes time (see below for my process)2...." Read more

"I love this product. It is a thick gel so it goes on so easily...." Read more

"Very forgiving & easy to use. As you can see, it's also very versatile!..." Read more

"We are big fans of this gel stain. It is easy to use. And the colour and finish are very rich." Read more

1,360 customers mention1,349 positive11 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the gel stain. They mention that it works great, is self-leveling, and is good to the promise. It works to touch up pieces and produces an amazing finish. Customers say that the hinges still work perfectly and that the finish is amazing. Overall, customers are happy with the product's performance and value for money.

"...I used wipe on with rag/sock and sponge brush. I found all methods to work great. Very easy to go on and gives you a lot of wiggle room...." Read more

"...This stuff is GREAT. Here is why I like it so much:1...." Read more

"...Regardless, it is so worth the money and it produces a beautiful stain. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to stain." Read more

"...preference. Overall, a very good product for the price, and a cheap update for your cabinets. I highly recomnend...." Read more

841 customers mention662 positive179 negative

Customers like the stain quality of the product. They say that it's thick, rich, and not very messy. It applies easily and evenly, and wipes off cleanly. Customers also mention that the gel stain does not drip and that it produces a beautiful stain.

"...Luckily my new technique did wonders and I was able to coat it streak free and the sheen was also a lot less subtle for some reason...." Read more

"...Regardless, it is so worth the money and it produces a beautiful stain. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to stain." Read more

"...I did not gave any problem with streaking and the finish looks very professional. I liked the finish the product itself gives, flat or satin...." Read more

"...The stain was so easy to use. I applied it with an old cotton t-shirt torn into rags. It is such a beautiful color...." Read more

415 customers mention335 positive80 negative

Customers generally like the value of the stain. They say it's well worth the cost, inexpensive vs replacing cabinets, and worth the extra for good staining. The product is thick and rich, and leaves a fantastic deep java finish.

"...Overall, a very good product for the price, and a cheap update for your cabinets. I highly recomnend...." Read more

"...Great value for the money. Take your time and follow the steps" Read more

"Worth every penny! Easy to apply and super durable. A light scuff sanding and you are good to go. Covers like paint." Read more

"...After the third coat, the results were stunning! Very dark, very rich and smooth...." Read more

233 customers mention225 positive8 negative

Customers are satisfied with the coverage of the gel stain. They mention that it covers well, goes along way, and covers more evenly. It covers everything and is smooth. The gel finish makes for easy application.

"...Application was simple and quick.Coverage: very good even on the first layer.Clean up was easy...." Read more

"This is an excellent product in that it covers almost any surface...." Read more

"...It was like magic. Went on smoothly, covered everything evenly and beautifully, but still allowed some grain to show through, was thick and rich..." Read more

"This stuff covers wonderfully compared to the Miniwax...." Read more

158 customers mention158 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the product. They mention it's a great project, it completely transformed their kitchen, and it'd be one of the best DIY products they've used. They also say it' a very workable/buildable product that does not look like a DIY.

"...I still chose to rate it 5 stars. Like I said it’s a great project, very easy to use." Read more

"...obvious, but overall I think the product is excellent and has rejuvenated my kitchen...." Read more

"...It goes on thick, but a little bit goes a long way and it evens out nicely...." Read more

"...It is easier to control and I got a much more even finish!" Read more

241 customers mention108 positive133 negative

Customers are mixed about the drying time of the product. Some mention it's easy to apply and dries quick, while others say it didn't seem durable enough. Some say it dried in several hard sheets, while other say it just wouldn't dry. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it'd be best to follow up with good quality after using this product.

"...-If you work in too large of a section and the gel starts to dry or it’s too thick you can dip your extra chip brush in mineral spirits and gently..." Read more

"...It’s easy to apply and dries quick, smooth to apply." Read more

"...this top coat messy, drippy and if it pools even slightly it dries an unsightly white. I had to sand off and reapply several times...." Read more

"...Didn’t rub it out with a rag. Dried beautifully. Turned out darker than I expected but loved the way it turned out!!!" Read more

I should have bought the Antique Walnut stain years ago! Step by step instructions.
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I should have bought the Antique Walnut stain years ago! Step by step instructions.
Buy this gel stain! We have light, builders grade banisters in our house that I have hated since the day we moved in and match nothing else in the house. I really wanted to refinish them but I was scared to wreck them. Well, after reading 4 million reviews, videos from everyone I could find, endless pictures comparing colors, I went for it and I couldn’t be happier. I ended up only needing 1 coat of the Antique Walnut and a few touch up areas. Here is exactly what I did. Prep work is key. Don’t skimp here.1. I cleaned the banisters with Krud kutter ( not the deglosser) and a green scotch bright pad and wiped clean. 2. Clean with a green scotch bright pad and and a good amount of Dawn soap and water. 3. Give a medium scrub down with mixture of 50 denatured alcohol and 50 water with yet another scotch bright pad. Let dry 2 hours. 4. Give a light sanding with a 220 grit sanding pad ( or 400 sheets I believe it what the company said). I used the 220 klingspor flexible sanding pad they recommended in one of the company videos. They are great! One pack was more then enough for the entire banister. 5. Vacuum up the dust really well. 6. Wipe with a damp cloth to remove more dust. 7. Wipe with an oil free tack cloth. I only needed one. 8. Tape everything off with green frog tape and use drop cloths. 9. Start staining! When staining I used these items. A paint cup, foam paint brush, short handled stain grade paint brush ( don’t cheap out), 2- 1” chip brush, extra paint brush, several terry cloth rags, odor free mineral spirits, a plastic cup, gloves, and a cardboard box to sit everything in as I worked.1. Stir the gel stain well and pour some in the paint cup. Pour and inch or two of mineral spirits in your plastic cup. Put all your supplies in your box and you are ready to go!2. Dip your rag in the mineral spirits and lightly wipe down the section you are going to work on. This is key! It allows you more time to work and blend. I worked in about 8-10” sections at a time. Try to find natural divisions as blending sections is the hardest part. By the time I got to the second railing I had realized that I could do the side first, then the top and it was easier to blend rather then all the way around the rail before moving on. 3. Dip the foam brush in the gel stain and brush on the wood. Don’t go crazy but use enough that it’s a solid color. 4. Give it just a few seconds then use the short handled stain brush to brush through the gel and start removing some color. Have your rag in your other hand with just a little mineral spirits on it. Dab your brush on the rag to remove the excess stain. 5. Use the chip brush to remove stain in groves and along edges. The chip brush in particular will make it look super streaky. Don’t panic! 6. Keep using your stain brush and the chip brush until quite a bit has been removed and you are sure you have destroyed it because it’s so streaky. 7. Take the extra paint brush, which you use dry, and start very gently brushing over everything. This will blend it all together. You should have removed enough product that you can still see the grain of the wood. It’s stain not paint after all. 8. When you are happy with it move on and wipe the next section with the mineral spirits rag and continue. 9. Let dry 24hrs. At that point you can very carefully touch up any areas that are too light. Give a wipe with mineral spirits, dap on a touch of color with the foam brush and blend. 10. Let dry and then seal with a top coat. I haven’t done this yet, as it’s still drying, but plan to use Arm R Seal semi gloss.Tips: -if you totally mess up a section you are working on you can remove all the product with a mineral spirit rag and start again. You will NOT be able to do this later or tomorrow so do it immediately if you aren’t happy. -If you work in too large of a section and the gel starts to dry or it’s too thick you can dip your extra chip brush in mineral spirits and gently brush over that area to remove some.- If you can’t finish in one day be sure to stop at a natural division line. You will not be able to remove the stain tomorrow or get it to blend in perfectly. I left some on one newel post and then when I started the next day I couldn’t get it off so that area is darker and is what it is.-Do NOT go back to a section you did earlier. You will mess it up!!! Wait until tomorrow to fix it.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2015
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2020
I am doing away with all the honey oak in our house - and there is A LOT. I started with the vanity in the bathrooms and then moved on to the kitchen (which is in process now) and railings. This stuff is GREAT. Here is why I like it so much:
1. Once you get the process down it's easy-peasy to complete - just takes time (see below for my process)
2. It's a very rich color - it may look black and at first glance however it is a very dark rich brown
3. I have put the top coat on (GF High Performance water based in satin) for most of my work and it seems to be holding up well - good with humidity (vanities in the bathrooms) and constant use (railings)
4. Keeps my wood grain so it looks more natural than painting
5. What do you need: gel stain, top coat, sand paper, TSP substitute cleaner, lint free rags, foam brushes, drop cloth, painters tape

You must have patience while going through the process - not so much for application but making sure you allow sufficient dry time between coats - with proper prep I was able to get to the full dark color in about 3 coats (I may have had to touch up some spots here or there.

Here is my process:
1. lightly sand surface (break up the top coat) - if you look online you see folks that say you don't need to sand - while that is true, I found I needed an additional 2 coats if I didn't do this prep - thats more material and another 48 hours added on to my time, so I took the time and prepped properly.
2. Use a TSP substitute (also a deglosser) to help with what you just broke up. I followed directions for diluting the solution and sprayed it on (cover other surfaces!!) and let sit for at least 5 minutes then wipe off with a damp cloth.
3. after that has dried, grab some gloves and crappy clothes and a foam brush and start the application - first make sure you stir the gel stain well and put it on your application area thick - I mean, it looks like you can finger paint in it thick - you shouldn't see much of the actual wood at this point
4. Wait - once you apply the gel stain (make sure not to apply to an area too big - you can't have it dry before wiping off) you wait about 10 mins (humidity, temp etc will affect it) you can start wiping it off. I always brush the foam over my rag to put a little down - if you start with a 100% clean cloth you will take off more material than you want to. You want to wipe it down until it looks like there is no more sitting on top - don't press too hard, some of what set was directly on the wood - but you don't want "globs" of the stuff left on there - I'll try and get a pic of this as I work through my cabinets.
5. Now wait some more - 24 hours minimum to be exact between each coat - DO NOT SKIMP ON THIS or you will not be pleased.
6. After all coats are complete slap a clear coat on there (after waiting 72 hours after last application before clear coat) which thankfully you can get 3 coats on in 1 swoop as there is only a 2 hour dry time (for the GF clear coat)

If you're not sure this is for you - pick a small project first, or even just a random board so you know how it goes - it's not for the weak of heart but I do love the outcome and would do it again and have never even considered using another brand of gel stain!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2023
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Marty
4.0 out of 5 stars Product is very good.
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Don Pedro
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great stain, giving this 5 starts but would give more if there was such an option.
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Jane Ruppert
5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY THRILLED!
Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2022
Size: 1 QuartColor: Georgian CherryVerified Purchase
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5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY THRILLED!
Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2022
I had never used ‘General’ Gel Stain before, so after reading the Instructions, decided to give it a try. Key points to remember: stir well before using and intermittently if the project takes a while. Also allow enough time for each Coat to dry, I waited at least 24 hours. I used a small paint brush for the edging and details, and foam applicators for larger areas.
The Results are Amazing!! I Love the Georgian Cherry - it is dark, but with a beautiful Cherry Tint that has a Satin Finish! I did 2 Chairs that have the table in between, so of course I just had to do the table as well. I am Thrilled with the Results!
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Brandy Unruh
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing product!
Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2022
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing product!
Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2022
This stuff is magic in a can! I watched so many Youtube vid's & read so many articles - I decided to give it a whirl. It's scary at first - looks a bit nasty when applying, definitely panicked a little - but something magical happens during the drying process. Self levels nicely, still shows the grain of the wood - I'm painting it on fairly thick - 2 coats - 48-72 hours dry time in between at 70 degree house temperature. Try to eliminate any back brushing - once you apply - move on - you will cover any missed spots during 2nd coat. (windows open a little with vents on during application process). I'm just waiting for top coat to come in (Arm R seal satin is a little too shiny for me during testing) - I'm waiting for high performance top coat in Flat. Pictures are mid-project.
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R.U. Nuts
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent procuct
Reviewed in Canada on October 31, 2022
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