Gel stain is a type of wood stain that comes in a gel form rather than a liquid. It's a popular choice for finishing wood surfaces and provides a rich, even color. Many home improvement pros and ...

Like oil-based stains, gel products clean up best with mineral spirits. The average cost of a gel-based stain is around $20 to $30 per quart. One to Try: Old Masters Gel Stain gives rich color ...

Next time you've got a painting project, give gel stains some consideration. Like traditional wood stains, it's oil-based and will absorb into unfinished wood, but gel stains won't put the grain ...

We combined Varathane gel stains in Hickory and Briarsmoke until we got the color we wanted. After a little trial and error, we went with a 50/50 mixture of the two stains. Choose your finish ...

Like traditional wood stains, it's oil-based and will absorb into unfinished wood, but gel stains won't put the grain on full display, instead offering a more subtle opaque finish.