Color | Antique Walnut |
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Brand | General Finishes |
Surface Recommendation | Wood |
Material | Oil Based |
Model Name | AQ |
Size | 1 Quart |
Coating Description | Oil-based |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5 x 5 x 5 inches |
Item Weight | 2.2 Pounds |
Liquid Volume | 32 Fluid Ounces |
Paint Type | Oil |
Manufacturer | General Finishes |
Part Number | AQ |
Item Weight | 2.2 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 5 x 5 x 5 inches |
Item model number | AQ |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | General Finishes Oil Base Gel Stain, 1 Quart, Antique Walnut |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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General Finishes Oil Base Gel Stain, 1 Quart, Antique Walnut
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Color | Antique Walnut |
Brand | General Finishes |
Surface Recommendation | Wood |
Material | Oil Based |
Model Name | AQ |
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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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Value for money | 4.7 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Easy to use | 4.6 | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Longevity | 4.6 | 4.2 | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
Sheerness | 4.4 | 4.1 | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
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color | Antique Walnut | Dark Walnut | No Color | Briarsmoke | Dark Walnut | American Oak |
size | 1 Quart | Half Pint | One Size | Half Pint | Quart | 1 Quart |
material | Oil Based | Plastic | plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Oil Based |
weight | 2.2 pounds | 0.65 pounds | 0.58 pounds | 0.65 pounds | — | 2.05 pounds |
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ASIN | B001DSY1R6 |
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4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #4,327 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #14 in Household Stains |
Date First Available | June 22, 2008 |
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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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Customers like the color, quality, ease of use, stain resistance, and durability of the building material. For example, they mention that it looks more professional, it's easy to apply with a sock, foam brush, or bristle brush, and it'll cover very nicely. Some appreciate the coverage, and smoothness. That said, some complain about the consistency and the durability.
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Customers like the color of the gel stain. For example, they mention the color and finish are very rich, look great, and professional. Some say that the gel is easy to use and produces an even looking outcome. That said, most are happy with the color, saying it makes their cabinets look like new. Customers also appreciate the ability to control the look and color of their cabinets.
"...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
"...After the third coat, the results were stunning! Very dark, very rich and smooth...." Read more
"...It is easy to use. And the colour and finish are very rich." Read more
"...I'm very happy with the results! Gorgeous upgrades to golden oak without the price tag of a replacement. WIN!..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the stain. They say it is excellent, works well, and is worth the money. Some customers also mention that the hinges still work perfectly and that it adds a great touch to their entry.
"...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
"...After the third coat, the results were stunning! Very dark, very rich and smooth...." Read more
"Very forgiving & easy to use. As you can see, it's also very versatile!..." Read more
Customers find the product easy to work with and apply. They mention it's easy to apply with a sock, foam brush, or bristle brush. They also say the prep work is fairly minimal.
"...1. Once you get the process down it's easy-peasy to complete - just takes time (see below for my process)2...." Read more
"...It is super easy to use, even for those of us who have no idea what we're doing! A little bit of this stain goes a long way...." 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
"Very forgiving & easy to use. As you can see, it's also very versatile!..." Read more
Customers like the stain resistance of the product. For example, they say it's easy to use, covers very nicely, and is a great product for staining cabinets. Customers also mention that the gel stain goes on easily, and wipes off cleanly. They say the best way to apply the staine is to spread it on using a foam brush, and it applies evenly and soaked well into the wood.
"...I did not sand inbetween coats. After the final coat the stain was beautiful...." 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
"...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...." Read more
"Generally, gel stains are much easier to use than the "liquid" and are certainly less messy. American General makes a very good gel stain...." Read more
Customers like the durability of the gel stain. They mention that it gives a strong finish, is of high quality, and is buildable as any stain, hardens completely to a nice finish, and looks professional. Some say that it's a great paint for heavy duty projects, but just know that it leaves a sticky residue.
"...for most of my work and it seems to be holding up well - good with humidity (vanities in the bathrooms) and constant use..." Read more
"Very forgiving & easy to use. As you can see, it's also very versatile!..." Read more
"...It does give a strong finish but it's very just runny and difficult to work with. It also has a little more sheen then I would have liked...." Read more
"...Water stains, dings and dents, and a disgusting place where urine had splashed onto the side and soaked into the mdf...gross...." Read more
Customers like the coverage of the gel stain. They say it covers well, is easy to apply, and covers almost any surface. Some customers also mention that the product is amazing and covers everything evenly and beautifully. Overall, customers are happy with the coverage and application of the product.
"...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
"...A light scuff sanding and you are good to go. Covers like paint." 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
Customers like the smoothness of the building material. They mention it goes on smoothly, is thick, and glides on easily. Some say the gel finish makes for easy application.
"...gel consistency, as it makes it much less messy and much easier to apply smoothly and evenly without the need for wiping...." Read more
"...The product is thick which makes rolling it on easy and consistent...." Read more
"This color is beautiful and it goes on so smoothly. The quality in General Finishes is worth the extra $ compared to other brands!" Read more
"...It goes on so well and isn’t tacky. This nutmeg color came out amazing! Will never use any other kind of stain" Read more
Customers are mixed about the drying time of the stain. Some mention it's easy to apply and dries quick, while others say that it took forever to dry, in several hard sheets.
"...This stain dries with a fairly flat finish, so I advise a follow up with good quality clear coat...." Read more
"...It’s easy to apply and dries quick, smooth to apply." Read more
"...Highly recommend this gel stain. It takes awhile to dry but the time is worth it!" Read more
"...The product itself dries to a beautiful matte finish with just enough lusture, that if you use poly coat it will just add more shine than you need,..." Read more
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I took steps similiar to many others, but broke it down into 3 sections of the kitchen since it was too large to get down at once. Prep time was probably the most tedious part that included- 1) Empty cabinets, 2) clean cabinets (I used krud kutter), 3) sand cabinets (I tried various grits and found 220 grit to be perfect lightly by hand; if I could go back I would have used a sander), 4) vacuum/wipe down cabinets, 5) tape down areas as needed. Imagine doing this 3 times. I used the sock method (with two non latex gloves). I just bought cheap socks from target/walmart I believe. I also had a small brush and sponge brush. I would the small brush was a lifesaver for the small crevices and corners. I did 4 layers of the Java stain in total. I waited 48 hours first the first coat to dry and 24 hours for the rest. I was expecting some streakiness, but was a little concerned after seeing it on the 3rd coat. 4th coat was the key winner. I think part of that is not optimally preparing some of my surface areas; poteintially due to different amount of protective coating found in different areas of my kitchen. Also the area above my range was probably not cleaned as well as it should have been. I did all my doors/drawers in the garage and numbered each one. I did not sand inbetween coats. After the final coat the stain was beautiful. Even the floor, granite installers, contrator was impressed with the work. The satin gloss is very subtle. I was damn impressed.
Then came the clear coating. I waited an entire week before applying it. I then very lightly sanded with highest grit sanding sponge I could find (I believe it was 220) and wiped the dust down. 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. I initially purchased the GF Gel Top Coat in Satin. http://www.amazon.com/GF-Gel-Topcoat-Satin-Quart/dp/B001F7R320. I did 3 coats on my island and a standalone cabinet and it came out great. It also whitstanded through the demo believe it or not. The satin sheen was similiar to the Java satin sheen and if anything you could see the grains of the oak cabinets a little more. I did not notice it enriching the color significant either. It kept it pretty consistent. I was very happy about the results, but I decided to try another product due to the high VOC content of the top coat (wife is pregnant and insist to use part of the kitchen). Since this was still 1/4 way through I had to be reasonable and ended up purchasing a non-VOC top coat off in satin from another website. This is when it all went downhill. I didn't realize what type of skill is needed to apply a top coat, until I purchased this. It made me realize how good the GF topcoat was. My cabinets looked horrible. I should have tested it out first. It was 10x more diffiucult to apply and my cabinets not only looked streaky, but their satin looked more like semi-gloss. It also darkened the cabinets noticably more compared to the original coating. I thought I ruined my kitchen. I decided to do more research and found that the most important coat is the last coat. I learned better technique and tools and redid a large portion of my kitchen. 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. Possibly due to putting it on thinner and I made sure I mixed it very well. I did 3 coats total.
The end result came out great despite the scare. I ended up using 2 quarts and still have a little left over. It took me about 6 weeks solo to do my large kitchen, working full-time and other priorities that I could not push back. Like I mentioned if I could go back I would have just hired someone, but that is only because I can supplement my income in a lot less time I spent doing this project to just hire someone. I think that there are so much variables to consider before just doing it so do your research, be patient and trial and error. Everyone's surfaces are different; different wood, coatings, dirt, details, etc. So understand the optimal way to prep for your actual surface. I also think technique and having the right tools plays a role especially if you have a more challenging surface such as a door with all types of crevices, details, corners, etc. Too me that was the most difficult part was because of those challenging areas of the door. So my two biggest tips would be good preperation for your project and learning the proper technique/tools to do the job. Oh yeah and patience too.
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!
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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The huge Pro is that you don't have to sand your surface so it can be easily applied to any wood or even to a cheap kinda paper-ish surface used on a cheap furniture although the result on the former one will not be as great as on a wood surface. I've used it to paint (stain) my staircase and the result is just amazing. You sure know those yellow oak old fashioned staircases, right? With this stain I was able to completely transform the look of my staircase in about a week and for the fracture of the cost of hiring a contractor. It looked so great that I've ordered more stain and painted cabinets in two washrooms and the result was just fantastic. There are not miracles though, you just have to be very patient when you apply this stain (ask almighty Google for videos and written reviews) and chose the right way to do your job. It obviously looks great on oak which has very pronounced wood grains, didn't look so great on a kitchen table made of beechwood though. Make sure to apply a gel top coat as well and you'll be absolutely blown away by the result you get. I've used General Finishes satin gel top coat for my projects.
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!
Reviewed in Canada on March 23, 2022
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!
Reviewed in Canada on February 8, 2022