GEL STAIN OVER PAINT ☑️ WORKS ON ANY SURFACE!

[@blacksheephouse]

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[@shannonmoore8533]

Hi. I would love more information on the book. I would like to buy it but need more info before I spend that much money. I would love to know what it covers and how many pages. Is there somewhere I can get that info? I love all your projects!! Thank you for doing the videos. It helps so much

[@sevensages5279]

Never heard of "kills" primer! 😂😂😂 jk Kilz primer is good though!

[@grannykatnewx7898]

I fricken love gel stain. I bought a 1980 house with the old cherry colored door frames, moulding, and window sills. I decided to keep the wood trim (with updated moulding, doors, etc.) I found a good color match, and after cleaning and a little prep, I go over the door frames with gel stain using a rag. It really pops out a warmth to the wood and dries with a little sheen. Really nice. I feather brush on the sills. OMG! It looks really nice. I luv gel stain. So glad I didn't paint it all white. I appreciate wood tones so much more.

[@raraavis7782]

Very nice. Great way, to give old furniture a more modern look. I often see second hand furniture like that, for next to nothing on resale sites. Well made, mostly real wood...but nobody wants it, because it looks too old fashioned. Sadly, I don't have a home to furnish, or I would be all over it! But I love, that there are people, who save these pieces from the dumpster and give them a second life!

[@vaderladyl]

Only the people looking for modern stuff. They sell as is for the ones looking for more vintage feel and natural wood color.

[@bluemoon9474]

Thanks so much for this video. I have been racking my brain on how to change the color on some things for update and cohesive look thats doable for me. Bless your soul girl and hope book does great

[@sophiachristo7546]

Beautiful! I did a coffee table for myself using your technique and it turned out amazing! I used water stain gel and top coated with water based polyurethane. The top was laminate and now looks like real wood! Thanks so much for sharing. Good luck with your book. It sounds really interesting.

[@BloomfieldVideos]

This seems like a good painting option for redoing kitchen cabinets since the gel stain makes it so durable. Do you think that would work?

[@jojo-tl5ei]

Shannon, what do you think about this technique on kitchen cabinets? Would the smell be too much to do indoors?

[@jackh1032]

This technique was popular in the 60's and 70's, I still see pieces at auctions. There was a kit you could buy at that time. Btw, nice job, looks great.

[@vikkiwebb1424]

We called it “ antiquing”

[@agnesmitchell6907]

You are like my favorite artist. You make me feel as though I could actually do it😅

[@paulcalif]

Thanks for the video, I'm going to try this on a huge mirror that has a black plastic frame. One thing I'll point out. I feel like the faux wood grain inside the sides of your cabinets should have been verticle to match the outside, as it would have with real wood.

[@pattiread6537]

Congratulations on your book, one i must get my hands on! And thank you for sharing your amazing work. I'm anxious to give this a try so i can help my daughter find more economical ways to furnish her home!

[@6821hominy]

Fabulous! You are so talented! Thank younfor the teaching!

[@magamaga3546]

So beautiful. I have two nearly identical night stands as yours and can't wait to follow your steps.❤

[@LanaW123]

I use a clear wax mixed with some paint and a flexible brush in such strokes.

[@paulai9645]

I just bought your book, Shannon and am anxious ...oh so anxious to delve in! You are an amazing person who proves you use what you have and it always turns out beautiful! Thank you for the work.

[@robincramer8080]

Watching you, I really want to do this! I have a small space and a lot of stuff! Thank you! Keep up the great work! Some day, I will get to do my dream!

[@hazelinthewoods9966]

Cannot wait to try this technique! So pretty. Definitely buying your book!!!!

[@LiiGuamAK-kw8jm]

(ps: for the dry time, i have always added this amazing paint additive called "Japan Drier" to my oil paints and/or oil based inks and it always cuts the dry time by at least half and that's me being generous! you can find it in any art store including Michaels usually in the same section as all the oil paints as it is an oil based paint medium meant to speed up drying times. i have never tried it on gel stain specifically but i am going to for my project that i am about to do which is why i am watching this video so i will update my comment as soon as i try it out!) Hey great video! this video was a perfect find for me as i couldn't decide what color to paint my door and there is a bunch of graffiti on it so staining (well i thought) was going to be out of the question as i was unable to completely get off the ink, even after sanding ~ 7 layers plus of paint/wood! the ink they used had seeped incredibly deep past all the paint and into the wood of my door lmao! but anyways your vid came as a godsend as i just happened to have a bunch of the grey killa/ bin laying around and an unused can of red mahogany varathane laying around so i am about to try your easy to follow method and keep you all updated on how it turns out!!

[@ali-c-c-10]

I put my oil paint brushes in the a ziploc bag and put them in the freezer so they don't dry up and they last forever.

[@MsGnor]

@alisonkhan4512 Great tip, thanks! 🥰

[@sarahbecker927]

Do you clean the brushes before storing them in the freezer, or do you put them in there with the paint/stain on them? Thanks

[@shavinmccrotch9435]

FREEZER! Brilliant! 🏆

[@ali-c-c-10]

@@sarahbecker927 no I put them in wet with paint. Oil paint doesn't freeze. It works with water based paints too. You just have to let them thaw out for 5 minutes,

[@sarahbecker927]

@@ali-c-c-10 thank you!

[@AcornHillHomestead]

I repainted 1974 kitchen cabinets in a rental (thankfully grooved flat face) with oil paint in 1998 in a biscuit white. That finish lasted 20+ years. The last tenant (for 11 years) didn’t take the best care so I repainted them after her. Same color and oil paint. They turned out so nice. Yes cleanup required turpentine and a little extra time and odor BUT the reward of durability and being able to clean the finish, let alone getting 20 years of service is well worth it. The paint went on like a dream. It’s not going to happen with acrylic paints. I used alkyd in my own house which is another awesome cabinet finish. 😊 I just refinished a gorgeous kneehole desk in Minwax oil based gel stain in Espresso (black brown). It went on and leveled like a dream. So smooth. I just sanded the old finish.

[@StateofPeaches99]

Gorgeous, you did a an outstanding job. Im impressed enough to at least try.

[@JodieLang-LHR]

Such beautiful dresses! You looked gorgeous in each of them! Ad always, another great video! Thank you!

[@StupidRalph]

Wow that is such a great finish.

[@dfinite1111]

This is a great one for my taste, thank you very much!

[@lashellbrown8502]

Absolutely love it! Found your age while searching for kitchen cabinet paint videos. Would you recommend this technique on wooden kitchen cabinets?

[@rochellebush162]

Beautifully done ❤❤

[@windrider5845]

I used that technique many years ago to turn my woodwork from a 90’s light blonde to an old European walnut in my hundred year old stone Tudor home! It looked fabulous. And so easy. I may have used a water based gel stain though.

[@michaelarnold414]

Thank you so much for sharing with us !!!!

[@vaderladyl]

I am doing this finish but with a dark beige undertone. Perfect for my studio where I need lots of brightness but want to add visual texture.

[@amverano333]

how did it turn out the Briarsmoke was too dark for me there is no gray in it at all..

[@GanGster_Gato]

You got me binging your videos. This looks great! Do you think a wood graining tool would work with this?

[@carolinedubose5136]

The finish looks great!!

[@swstish]

Looks great. Congrats on the book, that’s super exciting!! ❤❤❤❤

[@Vickie-vj8bd]

Just found this channel, loving it!

[@babyerin82299]

Looking forward to trying it with my project

[@supremelysoigne]

CONGRATS ON UR NEW BOOK!!!🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🥳🥳

[@vickyb9918]

Very nice! If using a water based gel stain would a topcoat be needed?

[@generalleia5374]

I did this technique- discovered it on my own 7 years ago - on a table. I did a small side table without a topcoat and a larger table with topcoat. After 7 years of everyday use, all I can say is: Topcoat! Topcoat! Topcoat!

[@vandelinder]

Hey, Shannon! Question for you -- I watched your video from a year ago when you used Rust-Oleum decorative glaze instead of the gel stain. Do you have a preference? Is the gel stain better than the glaze? I'm about to start a project and eager to get it right the first time! Thanks!!

[@radicalaccounting]

this is my favorite finish, look, and even one of my favorite colors schemes. Thanks for sharing the exact colors you used. Whst did you end up doing with the inside of the drawer? Here in Seattle, WA it's a very long dry time. Better to leave it longer when in doubt. Routinely primer is 48 hours, paint a full day (not 2-4 hours). I have a problem that may make an interesting video. I have a beam on my white ceiling .I would love to get it too look like brown wood. At least woodish. Doesn't have to be wood knots etc. Woodish would be good enough. Maybe even this whole deal would be fine. Or would it? And what colors would one go with for a brown woodish look? Yhanks for sharing.

[@blacksheephouse]

You could certainly do this finish or any others on my channel to create a wood look on your beam, just tape off the areas needed to protect. XO MaCenna here on youtube recently stripped her wood beam and it looked like it was a real beast of a project 😅

[@radicalaccounting]

@@blacksheephouse Thanks for responding. The beam in question is ceiing material, but it would look better if it was wood, hence the question.

[@theresahert2542]

Hello nice work. Is the gel stain water or oil based for over a latex paint that you are using?

[@mariaerrico6718]

You are so talented! Love your videos....❤

[@jesus.maryandjoseph8880]

Beautiful! How well does the finish resist knicks, scratches, etc.? How is it holding up thus far?

[@mandydavis5186]

I love your excitement! They look great! I know you posted this video about a year ago, but I have a quick question. Do you finish your pieces with polyurethane? Would you put poly-u on top of gel stain? What do you suggest?

[@cecileroy557]

Love these - subbed!!!!!

[@jackielucchesi6654]

They look awesome......

[@Kaylasmom1995]

Gorgeous!!!! Can that brush technique be done with non gel stain?

[@IMOO1896]

I’m looking for a new finish for a laminate chest of drawers, this might be it. Loved the demo.

[@lorenafuentes1884]

Love it! So no top coat is necessary?

[@blacksheephouse]

Right, it’s super durable as is 🥳 sometimes I do a matte topcoat of there are a lot of imperfections like dents and dings in the wood I didn’t fill showing up after I’m done

[@NinaNeusa]

I love the way you show how to paint with glase what other color glase that give more golden color? wil

[@amverano333]

I just bought this paint its too beautiful my new fav color, did you just apply one coat of paint before the gel stain

[@kitfranzman4860]

So pretty. Finish is much more natural than the graining tool.

[@michelleduncan9965]

I'm going to try doing this with a pair of small bookcases that are not fine wood, but they instead have the gray fake wood finish. I'd like to apply the gel stain very lightly (in "provincial" shade) right over the grey & brush it out. I hope it works!!

[@dfinite1111]

Did you sand first, or not necessary?

[@blacksheephouse]

Right, it’s not necessary for adhesion with the kills interior/exterior primer

[@rjrnshan]

What fluffy brush did you use? Brand? Thank you for the video!

[@ros1520]

Can you clarify for me Are you applying an oil based stains over a water based paint?

[@periux100]

Love love it❤❤❤❤ you are amazing!

[@yoyomom1]

Hey Shannon, loving your tutorials!! Question … Is there a specific reason you don’t use your silicone pet brush doing this gel stain finish? Wasn’t sure if it was to avoid trashing it with the oil stain or it was part of the look? I’m working on a bedroom set for my daughter. Thanks so much!!

[@lorraineshea]

Curious if i need to prime solid pine prior to applying the paint and gel stain. I sanded down the dresser and its nice wood underneath

[@valeriethomas4168]

Beautiful!!!

[@Greenhead24]

Can you use the gel stain on mdf?

[@cassiejohnson9088]

Gorgeous 😍

[@kirakornecki124]

Would this work on the handrail part of an orange oak railing? What would you seal/protect it with & how many coats? 🤔

[@irinat1242]

First layer is a primer ? What kind?

[@ValerieLiccone]

Do you put a poly over gel stain? If so, do you have to gently sand before each layer of poly?

[@vaderladyl]

I think she mentioned you don't necessarily have to add a poly coat.

[@jodiedha]

Do you have to apply a top coat? If so, can it be a water base?

[@dianeorth1199]

BEAUTIFUL!!!❤❤❤

[@wildcountrykat]

Another GREAT Video !! ..... 💖⚘️💖

[@leahbrookeb]

Alright sold! Going to try it! Would you apply a poly topcoat as well? I used Retique It and loved it on two end tables and wanted to do it over my daughter’s furniture, it’s black and I want a change however it was over $500 for the Retique it product for that amount of square feet! I’m so glad I found your channel. Thank you!

[@rubberduckie91]

What did you topcoat with?

[@natycastillo2050]

Love it! Thanks to u i did this concept with some barstools I bought and I’m loving them. Have u ever done it on a door?

[@laurie570]

Could you use this technique for kitchen cabinets?

[@blacksheephouse]

YES 🙌

[@keysiagriffin2939]

if I wanted to add a top coat (poly) how long should I wait for the dry time to prevent messing up the brush strokes?

[@vaderladyl]

After it is thoroughly dry and cured.

[@PelvicHealthMatters-ee9vu]

If I prefer a warmer tone, do you think a brown toned gel stain would work as well?

[@ellyc87]

Yes. She has other tutorials where she uses warmer stain. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2mveWyMa7unqbcsi=Hs7wP8fkd3E5c58Q

[@milliesepulveda2192]

Love this. What color is in the primer?

[@vaderladyl]

She used the paint with primer form Behr that you can see on the video. She mentions the name of the color. She also uses Kilz primer.

[@marcy07067]

Very nice! Love all of your videos! Do you sand after priming, just to smooth out slightly before you apply the paint?

[@deborahking5763]

Complete newbie going to try this. Could you share Amazon links to appropriate brushes to have for this project? As this will be my very first time, I haven’t a clue!

[@xisleprez]

I want to try this tomorrow, Ive already started the bedroom set, dddoes it lay out smooth? even with brush strokes??? You did an AWESOME JOB!

[@LITTLEROCK2517]

no

[@MrPathorock]

Why did you paint before applying gel stain?

[@vaderladyl]

So that the undertone of the beige paint showed through the gel color and to give a base to hide the original color.

[@GenZod80]

So if I were to do similar. Use the first 2 paints you used, but if I wanted to do say a walnut gel stain color, I can do that, or does the paint color have to be different then?

[@chandascorner]

I have a light colored dresser that has the wood grain laminate. Can I just clean it and then use the gel stain over it to give it that weathered gray look without having to print them and do a solid paint?

[@nancyg.7344]

You still need to topcoat gel stains as well as a glaze finish.

[@germanm4142]

Hi can i use this over painted cabinets?

[@danandjuliamahurin31]

Can you use matte paint for the Open Canyon coat?

[@georgeneevans5913]

Could I use this technique on orangey oak kitchen cabinets?

[@janelahti6070]

What is the little paint brush?!?!

[@amverano333]

So I loved the base paint color and I did that then I used the gel stain color you used on amazon and I swear my color looks a lot more brown then your gray color, but I went ahead and used it

[@blacksheephouse]

what?! Such a bummer, I'm sorry! I'm sure you did but just want to double check that you gave the gel stain a good stir before you got going?? But ya, mine is a warm grey color and I have had several people comment theirs came out too gray so this is the first time I am hearing about the brown. Varathane does sell a more gray gel stain but I havent used it.

[@amverano333]

@@blacksheephouse I did stir it up but not like i would paint so maybe it wasn't enough I wish I could show you a picture, maybe i used to much paint also I tried to go lightly its so weird, but Its definitely me the way I painted and maybe the brushed I used, and I got a deck brush but way no luck.Thank you for getting back to me!

[@blacksheephouse]

@@amverano333 send me a pic to [e-mail]

[@lancercool1992]

do you have a paint + stain combo for walnut finish? the pottery barn grey is too light for everything else in my home

[@FunnyApron-bp3ir]

I am about to do this in my son's room he has the furniture in the video so I hope I am able to do it as well as you did.

[@pnelson3624]

Could I use this technique & products for a Handrail Only?

[@blacksheephouse]

Yes totally! And they’re super durable so would work great for that. Personally my family is really rough on handrails so I would apply a few coats of oil based polyurethane on top just for peace of mind

[@pnelson3624]

@@blacksheephouse Great, thank you

[@DENISEKERN-wn7hd]

Thanks

[@miketony8152]

What about golden oak cabinets? real grainy

[@laurenkirby2006]

I’m curious what this would look like if you used a white primer ? I don’t have the grey kills but I have white

[@kellycal124]

She tinted it using another paint color. You can add colored paint to any primer.

[@sherremoss2704]

Hi, I love your technique and the way the nightstands turned out. I am doing a cabinet hutch and wanted to know if I could use Varathane premium fast dry wood stain? I couldn’t afford the gel stain. Thanks

[@blacksheephouse]

Hey there, in a pinch you can mix paint and clear coat to make your own glaze - I do it in another video on my channel butit dries quicker so you have to be fast.

[@kathleenbrown6734]

can you put on a honey stained table that would in the past need stripping and sanding stain it with gel stain to another color???

[@annafriessen2185]

Do you sand it first before painting?

[@UnseenMisery45]

i want to do a large corner desk...it is cherry wood., but i am only re-doing the surface...found out that it is not solid wood as it is plain colored...love your video., but i wonder if i should use a cherry gel stain or black or even off white..keep changing my mind. any ideas? thanks.

[@vernadeenbrashear7402]

Where did you purchase a fluffy brush have looked everywhere?

[@blacksheephouse]

Home Depot or Lowe’s, usually they’re called a deck staining brush at those hardware stores 🖤

[@blacksheephouse]

I also really like the short wide stubby artists ones with the black handle and white bristles from Michael’s or Temu

[@damarystorres6660]

Hi, do you think this would work or be durable on wooden steps? Thank you

[@appolop8273]

I guess you can still put a finishing sealer at the end, right?

[@MS-pk2gl]

Hi Shannon, I think I've watched all of your videos on the Pottery Barn finishes and noticed that with this gray wash using the Briarsmoke Gel Stain, sometimes you're using Open Canyon as your base, and sometimes you are using Rugged Tan. Can you please tell me which one gives the best "Pottery Barn" look, and what the difference looks like when completed - is one more tan vs gray?

[@EllaCinder-lh4ro]

Fabulous info in your inquiry ! I was trying to find mention of the gel stain color

[@MS-pk2gl]

@@EllaCinder-lh4ro She has it in the video description. Varathane Gel Stain- Briarsmoke

[@micheleeastman6481]

What is the reason for using broom? Beautiful piece by the way

[@vaderladyl]

To remove the excess paint and give it the streaky look.