This is amazing. The finished product as seen in the second video looks great!! I love that you can see some of the brown wood tones come thru the grey. This is exactly what I am looking for to stain my pantry door!
I like your vids. You are real and have your own way of doing things. Not following directions necessarily is what life should be about. Keep doing what you're doing.
I just tried doing this with my HUGE table. The first stain didn’t come out right because I didn’t use a conditioner (rookie error) then I sanded it again and then see minwax semi transparent stain after the conditioner because I didn’t like the color of the other one. Dried and looked very splotchy. I used it like paint because I didn’t want to sand again, loved the color and then put polycrylic on it. 4 coats of the polycrylic and when I put something on the table it’s lefts a ton of scratch marks😭. I sanded it with steel wool at this point to get a duller look and sprayed some furniture polish of it. Shockingly it looks pretty good for now but I think I’ll be stripping it soon and starting from scratch. What stain are you using and what do you recommend for a top coat that won’t be a nightmare with scratches? Thank you 😊
I have some old knifes with wood handles I want to sand down and stain, what brand would you recommend? I'm looking for a dark stain? And how many coats?
Love this technique. I used the java gel stain on a bathroom vanity about 8 years ago and it turned out great. Do you think that these products would work for refinishing an acacia wood table that I have outside on my patio? It's exposed to all the elements. I came across your channel in my search for the best products to use. Any suggestions you could give would be much appreciated!
Can we use GF Gel Stain over an existing paint color?... FYI: My existing paint color is lighter than the stain I plan on using (Java). Love this technique btw!!
Thank you for the video. I restored a nice oak art deco table, solid wood, no veneer. It has beel stripped and sanded to bear wood. The oak looks rather yellowish, so I was looking for a modern color finish. I think I will try this one. I just wonder if this stain is resilient enough for a table top. Should I add a coat of carnauba wax?
You can use most any stain as long as you coat (at least 3 coats) of polycrylic on top after you put colour stain. I used Minwax company on my kitchen table top and it's wonderful
I am planning to GF gel stain a kitchen table in gray similar to this with wood from Malaysa. I lightly sanded all the surfaces. Is this table sanded down closer to bare wood? Will I get the same results? I practiced on the base pieces last night and it seemed to wipe off close to where I started. Your feedback is appreciated.
I agree with your philosophy..I too am a veteran of many recipes.. I was doing research for how to do the grey and white that the millennials love so much when I found this.. Much of what you say is EXACTLY what I learned from bitter experiences.. You do seem kinda stuck on Java when instead good recipes can be found for all kinds of general finishes products..When combined with other products.. Just saying a man can never have too many good recipes for different finishes on different woods..
It is not that I am stuck on Java or refinishing kitchen cabinets in some sort if white. I simply do what the customers ask for. I like mixing different stains to get unique colors. I also use water based stains and spray different color toners to get the layered effect.
Wood conditioner makes the stain absorb evenly and won't look blotchy. Minwax makes wood conditioners for water-based and oil-based stains. On water-based once it dries you will feel like a fuzzy feeling on it. That's from wood grain rising, so just give it a scuff sanding to remove it all. This doesn't happen on oil-based. If you're just adding clear coat and not staining do a water pop. Once you have wood or plywood sanded spray some distilled water on it, once dry scuff sand all the fuzz.
The only issue I see is that when wiping off the stain, you left A TON of streak marks and did not get it all off. the shops I worked out would kick my butt if I left that much streaking stain on. Don't be afraid to wipe harder - get all that stain off, don't leave streaks.
@@87_North Not true, most wood stains, are clear in their instructions. 5-7 Minutes. I usually leave it anywhere from 4-5 minutes and never had an issue. Wood doesn't get dark because you leave it for 5-7 minutes. They reason they say to leave it that long is after 5-7 minutes is the wood cannot absorb any more after that amount of time . If you don't wipe off the excess it will turn gummy like. Don't believe? Trunk the stain can around and read the instructions..
I am planning to GF gel stain a kitchen table in gray similar to this with wood from Malaysa. I lightly sanded all the surfaces. Is this table sanded down closer to bare wood? Will I get the same results? I practiced on the base pieces last night and it seemed to wipe off close to where I started. Your feedback is appreciated.
You need to sand down to bear wood. Sand with 120 grit, vacuum and wipe down. If you are using oil based stain wipe down with mineral spirits. Let sit for about 1 minute and wipe dry. Now you can apply stain. If you want it darker make sure it's completely dry and apply another coat of stain.
I love this gray. Really makes the table look rich and elegant
This is amazing. The finished product as seen in the second video looks great!! I love that you can see some of the brown wood tones come thru the grey. This is exactly what I am looking for to stain my pantry door!
This is exactly what I want. A stain job where you can see the grain of the wood but it doesn't look streaky or weathered. Nice job! 💛
You should add some product links. I think it turned out great. I keep coming back to it.
Very nice! Thank you for sharing! 🌞 Many blessings!!
Very elegant! You make gray look great.
I found what i was looking for!!!
Thank you, great job!👍👍👍
More videos! I want to see you refinish cabinets or a piece of furniture with dark java!
Great video. After you put in the first coat, could you just leave it on and let it dry if you would want a full on grey painted look?
Looks good, was literally looking into the stain wood look. How long do you wait in between the layers?
I like your vids. You are real and have your own way of doing things. Not following directions necessarily is what life should be about. Keep doing what you're doing.
I just tried doing this with my HUGE table. The first stain didn’t come out right because I didn’t use a conditioner (rookie error) then I sanded it again and then see minwax semi transparent stain after the conditioner because I didn’t like the color of the other one. Dried and looked very splotchy. I used it like paint because I didn’t want to sand again, loved the color and then put polycrylic on it. 4 coats of the polycrylic and when I put something on the table it’s lefts a ton of scratch marks😭. I sanded it with steel wool at this point to get a duller look and sprayed some furniture polish of it. Shockingly it looks pretty good for now but I think I’ll be stripping it soon and starting from scratch. What stain are you using and what do you recommend for a top coat that won’t be a nightmare with scratches? Thank you 😊
Love your work thank you for sharing ❤️
Love the gray stain
Nice job, ignore the ignorant comments. Thank you!!
I have some old knifes with wood handles I want to sand down and stain, what brand would you recommend? I'm looking for a dark stain? And how many coats?
I love that color.
Do you stain the bottoms of the table leaves?
Is it water based or oil based sir?
Love this technique. I used the java gel stain on a bathroom vanity about 8 years ago and it turned out great. Do you think that these products would work for refinishing an acacia wood table that I have outside on my patio? It's exposed to all the elements. I came across your channel in my search for the best products to use. Any suggestions you could give would be much appreciated!
Yes you can use Java gel on an exterior table . Just make sure you use an exterior grade clear coat.
Thank you!
Can we use GF Gel Stain over an existing paint color?...
FYI: My existing paint color is lighter than the stain I plan on using (Java).
Love this technique btw!!
Thank you for the video. I restored a nice oak art deco table, solid wood, no veneer. It has beel stripped and sanded to bear wood. The oak looks rather yellowish, so I was looking for a modern color finish. I think I will try this one. I just wonder if this stain is resilient enough for a table top. Should I add a coat of carnauba wax?
You can use most any stain as long as you coat (at least 3 coats) of polycrylic on top after you put colour stain. I used Minwax company on my kitchen table top and it's wonderful
Do shop towels leave fibres in the finish?
I want to see the finished product plz
Watch the armor seal video.
I agree me too😍
Love your process and step by step tutorial. Love your comments and results are awesome!
I am planning to GF gel stain a kitchen table in gray similar to this with wood from Malaysa. I lightly sanded all the surfaces. Is this table sanded down closer to bare wood? Will I get the same results? I practiced on the base pieces last night and it seemed to wipe off close to where I started. Your feedback is appreciated.
How did it turn out..I'm also doing one from Malaysia. I've went to the bare wood.
Awesome
What brand shop towels do you use ?
T-shirts
I agree with your philosophy..I too am a veteran of many recipes.. I was doing research for how to do the grey and white that the millennials love so much when I found this.. Much of what you say is EXACTLY what I learned from bitter experiences.. You do seem kinda stuck on Java when instead good recipes can be found for all kinds of general finishes products..When combined with other products.. Just saying a man can never have too many good recipes for different finishes on different woods..
It is not that I am stuck on Java or refinishing kitchen cabinets in some sort if white. I simply do what the customers ask for. I like mixing different stains to get unique colors. I also use water based stains and spray different color toners to get the layered effect.
Can you please tell from where I can buy the same wood stain with same color?
"Montoya Darr
Its gray gelstain from General Finishes. You can look up local distributors, Wood working stores or on line."
Thank you for using this video, i wanted to se hote does wood look in grey paint
How ur paints plz
When using Java on Pine does it cover the orange/yellow undertone that other stains leave?
If you sand upto 180 grit and use a prestain conditioner it will cover evenly.
awesome guys, thanks! :)
Beautiful color. Thanks for sharing, you and your camera man lol
The finished table?????
why wood conditioner on pine vs mineral spirite like oat? Is pine more pourous than oak?
Wood conditioner makes the stain absorb evenly and won't look blotchy. Minwax makes wood conditioners for water-based and oil-based stains. On water-based once it dries you will feel like a fuzzy feeling on it. That's from wood grain rising, so just give it a scuff sanding to remove it all. This doesn't happen on oil-based. If you're just adding clear coat and not staining do a water pop. Once you have wood or plywood sanded spray some distilled water on it, once dry scuff sand all the fuzz.
Hi! What brand and color is the stain you are using here?
That's General Finishes grey gell stain.
Its Rubber wood if i am not mistaken from Malaysia.
how much did you thin out the gel stain?
Just about 5%
Aren't you supposed to use water based conditioner with water based stain?
kenneltech08 general finishes gel stain is oil based
The only issue I see is that when wiping off the stain, you left A TON of streak marks and did not get it all off. the shops I worked out would kick my butt if I left that much streaking stain on. Don't be afraid to wipe harder - get all that stain off, don't leave streaks.
I like the look of the streaks. It gives it a weathered look and the finished product in his next video looks AMAZING
I have only one question, how did you convince Darth Vader to be your cameraman? Lol. JK ! Nice job.
HAHAHAHAHA!!!
😂
How did you get Darth Vader to be your cameraman, he ain't fooling nobody, we can hear him!
He had a severe sinus infection, so he does sound like Darth Vader.
Traducción al español , gracias
Do you use a fine sand paper after your 150?
No. If you go any finer you will be closing up the wood grain and you won't have good adhesion.
No. If you use a finer grit you close up the grain and stain will not stick.
How much for my table?
When you say shop towels do you mean the blue shop towels?
yes
What's the name of the gray gel stain?
I use General Finishes Java gell.
Is the wipe off cloth damp?
Yes dampen the cloth with conditioner and wipe off with a dry rag.
You start off dry but it will eventually get damp.
What brand gel stain?
John Joe it's a general finish brand.
I just wanna know what that means ? Means any brand or is that the name
General Stain is the brand name.
What was the stain and the color an how do I get it
Its gray gelstain from General Finishes. You can look up local distributors, Wood working stores or on line
Aren't you suppose to wipe of the stain after 4-5 minutes? I didn't see you wipe off the excess stain so the detail of the wood can be seen.
3:57 he wipes it off right away
4-5 mins? It would get dry at that point lol. Wait maybe 10-30 seconds. Depends on how dark you want it.
@@87_North Not true, most wood stains, are clear in their instructions. 5-7 Minutes. I usually leave it anywhere from 4-5 minutes and never had an issue. Wood doesn't get dark because you leave it for 5-7 minutes. They reason they say to leave it that long is after 5-7 minutes is the wood cannot absorb any more after that amount of time . If you don't wipe off the excess it will turn gummy like.
Don't believe? Trunk the stain can around and read the instructions..
@@ELEVOPR um okay. Well in my years of working in a commercial shop, that's not how it's done, but do whatever works for you.
Thanks for the demo. One thing though, Darth Vader breathing in the background while filming was not good.
cameraman fall asleep? hahaha
I hear heavy breathing
Luis Alfaro lol so do I, I thought I was going crazy. Hahah
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Its rubber wood from Malaysia
What lind of gray stain is that?
It's General Finishes gell stain
@@darr1964 Awesome! Thanks so much for replying and for the video!
But you can still see the knight color wood through the stain.
Your supposed to .
Why do you Pre- stain the table top?
That is for a even look with gel stain is not mandatory
Can’t see the grain from the wood.. might as well painted it with gray paint
throwerr you can when it starts to dry towards the end of the video.
But the stain will last longer and won't chip like paint!🍻
How do you know? Lighting and camera angles never give a good representation of what it actually may look like in these videos.
Stain vs paint isn't just about look. There is actually function vs fashion here.
Heavy breathing from the camera person 😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂
That's hott.. 😂
The heavy breathing of the person filming is churning my stomach.
I'm sorry you feel that way. Justin has severe allergies.
Gross gray, some people have no taste.
I am planning to GF gel stain a kitchen table in gray similar to this with wood from Malaysa. I lightly sanded all the surfaces. Is this table sanded down closer to bare wood? Will I get the same results? I practiced on the base pieces last night and it seemed to wipe off close to where I started. Your feedback is appreciated.
You need to sand down to bear wood. Sand with 120 grit, vacuum and wipe down. If you are using oil based stain wipe down with mineral spirits. Let sit for about 1 minute and wipe dry. Now you can apply stain. If you want it darker make sure it's completely dry and apply another coat of stain.