Our brush-on Gel Stain and Topcoat is a one-step finish, excellent for surfaces in rough shape to hide imperfections with minimal prep work required. Adds colour and protection in one step. This is a pigmented topcoat. It is NOT a wipe-on, wipe-off product like our SFO, which is a penetrating stain with a topcoat built in. Use a natural bristle brush or a roller to apply. Dries to the touch in approximately 4 hours and can be re-coated at that time (always test for tackiness before recoating, if still tacky, wait another couple of hours and reassess). This product has a thicker gel-like consistency – each colour varies. When stirred, it becomes less viscous. It has a long open time and is a self-levelling product. One Coat looks like a stain. Subsequent coats become more opaque, except for Patina, which will remain transparent as it contains no pigment. Gel Stain and Topcoat dries to a matte finish. Available in a 1-quart size, this is great for most medium to large-sized projects. This product is ideal for all types of surfaces, scratched, uneven, unstable due to chipping, as with milk-painted surfaces, melamine, laminate, pre-painted or stained wood surfaces. It’s so versatile!Greystone – Lightly pigmented, this translucent warm grey is reminiscent of stone. Black - Lightly pigmented Gel Stain and Topcoat is a translucent black. Double Espresso – This coffee brown Gel Stain and Topcoat is the darkest and heavily pigmented. For those projects that need more of a cover-up, it is easy to achieve a rich and almost opaque finish with 2 coats. Patina – Our “Clear” Gel Stain and Topcoat is a very durable finish that has a transparent amber yellowish tone. The Patina is translucent while Black, Greystone and Double Espresso are considered semi-transparent. Multiple coats will create a more opaque finish, but the sheen will remain matte. Keep in mind your substrate colour will always show through. However, with the exception of Patina, the more coats you apply, the more opaque it will become. LEARN MORE - Check Out Our Gel Stain Blogs Here Different ways you can use Gel satin Topcoat – check out these blog posts here INTRODUCING FUSION BRUSH ON GEL STAIN & TOPCOAT HOW TO ACHIEVE THE DRIFTWOOD LOOK THE EASY WAY PATINA GEL STAIN AS A TOPCOAT BARN DOOR, RUSTIC WARM AND INDUSTRIAL VIBE CREATE THE POTTERY BARN LOOK WITH GSTC Watch Loree Pringle apply GSTC over milk paint Watch this video to see how to apply GSTC over an old finish. Application Tool Brush or Staalmeester roller Location Interior Re-coat Time 9 hrs Top Coat No additional top coat is required.- This is made strong enough for floors and tabletops Clean Up Odourless Solvent - can also be used to thin the coats and create a faster drying/curing time. Coverage 100-150 sq ft. Finish/Sheen Satin sheen Recommended Uses Virtually any surface with minimal prep required Can Be Applied To Use like a stain over raw or well-sanded wood; apply over painted surface for glaze effect, or added protection; seal milk paint or other porous paint. Not recommended over light colours as it will yellow. Can Be Painted Over After 10 days curing, with a clean and scuff sand. Test first to ensure adhesion prior to tackling your full project. How to Prep Apply over any surface or top coat for the desired effect, except wax Cure Time 7-10 Days Maintenance/ Cleaning Gentle cleaners
