Bartley Gel Stain Lancaster County 1/2 Pint

The beauty of Bartley's Gel Stains and Gel Varnish is they are so easy to apply, and they have very low odor. You can even use our products on vertical and overhead surfaces without fear of runs, drips and sags because it is a gel rather than a liquid. The Gel Stains are dry to a light touch in seconds and the Gel Varnish is tack-free in minutes, and you do not need to sand or buff with steel wool between coats. Most importantly, Bartley's Gel Stains and Gel Varnish are acclaimed by both professionals and amateurs for ease-of-use and results. The surface must be clean, dry, and free of any dust, wax, or grease before staining. New wood should be sanded smooth and free of blemishes. Old finishes should be removed and sanded to a smooth, even texture, and glue spots scraped off and sanded. For a better finish, hand-sand with the grain and on flat surfaces using a sanding block. If planer or molder marks are visible, begin with a coarse paper (80-100 grit), otherwise start with a medium grit (120-150) and finish with a finer grit (180-220). Remember, surfaces sanded with finer sandpaper will result in slightly lighter tones when stained, using coarser paper will result in darker colors. Just before staining, use a tack cloth or rag soaked in mineral spirits to clean the surface.

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