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Gel stain on laminate floor.
The problem with laminate especially is that many a time despite being called faux wood it doesn t give off that classic hardwood look.
In addition to this non permeable surface factor general finishes gel stain is an oil based product and it is more difficult to obtain proper drying characteristics over a dense manufactured.
The idea of darkening engineered floors to change multiple colors into one matching color seems a bit of a stretch.
The gel stain is thick like pudding not a liquid.
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Update stairs with gel stain it s a no brainer really.
Gel stain will not require you to sand the product to a raw wood finish.
It would have to be top coated though and i don t know if you can do that over a floating floor.
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You wouldn t need to sand just lightly scuff it with steel wool and a deglosser.
I have used gel stain over laminate and plastic cupboards and it does stick.
As i read further the thread notes use of a water based gel stain the gel stain we currently sell at the store is oil based.
Before you stain the floor inspect it for any chips cracks or dents.
Gf advises extra care and prep when applying any finish over laminate surfaces because they are specifically designed not to mar and therefore they are not very sand able making adherence difficult.
With the oak cabinets the grain was very evident post staining.
So simple so quick and not much prep to speak of.
While gel stain does go on thick and sit on the surface of the wood i found that you can still see and feel the natural wood grain beneath unlike paint.
Depending on the extent of the damage fill minor damage with laminate floor patching material or replace excessively damaged planks.
I decided to stain the drawers and paint the body to match the dresser in my room.
Laminate is very smooth and shiny so you must sand or the paint and the gel stain won t stick.
Many stains come up with soap and water or vinegar but you may need a stronger cleaner such as acetone for difficult stains.
Open your can of gel stain.
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You can buy laminate floor patching material from most home improvement stores.
If it looks like a gloopy mess that.
Laminate stain removal depends largely on the type of spill.
As you know we recently updated the flooring in our entire first floor living area.
Lightly sand the laminate with 150 grit sandpaper.
It makes sense though because laminate can t and is not supposed to do that.