My Trick to Blending Stain Over Paint!

One of my most frequently asked questions is how I achieve faux wood looks on my furniture makeovers. In this video, I'll show you my tried and true technique for blending stain over paint using the Lilly Moon Ole Smoky Gel Stains. Yes, you can stain over paint!!
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00:00 Introduction
00:36 About today's products
03:13 Painting the top
03:49 Adding gel stain and blending
05:26 Finished product!

[@tuesboomer1623]

This is probably the first time I have seen a viable, non-fussy process to achieve this kind of blended paint shades look. Resembles a subtle and interesting woodgrain look, but with paint. Love it!

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Thank you so much!

[@ebsmith1000]

Gallons of useful rich information which is easy to understand and fun to watch. Best furniture restoration tutorials on the internet, and there is a lot of good stuff out there. You put so much work into each video that it is a wonder how you look so energized and enthusiastic. Keep it up, it is highly appreciated. Speaking of, you have another tutorial on the stain over paint technique where you use you used a standard cappuccino stain over a latte colored paint and achieved what appeared to my amateur eye, a very similar final effect. What is the main difference here, the fact that it is a gel or the fact that it is a blend of different colors ? I'm not sure whether this is the same question , but is it possible to use different colors with a standard stain and a single color with a get stain as long as the other components are the same and achieve the same faux wood look ?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

@@ebsmith1000 thank you so much! I wish that were the case for sure it is so hard to get subs and views when you don’t do anything dumb or viral or silly it seems - but thank you for the wonderful compliments and I will continue to teach and do my tutorials in my style - I appreciate your viewing and supporting my channel 😀

[@debraneria4242]

Thank you Kim for always sharing Very helpful tips...I appreciate you 🥰👍

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Of course - thank you for watching 😀

[@yaripineiro]

Great blend!

[@katielandis1677]

This is so awesome! Any simple ideas for what I can use on baseboards and cabinets to create a grey wash look without painting them first? I’m trying to do this myself and thought about using chalk paint, but the gel is nice too. Thank you!

[@TheYoungs1]

Love your teachings! Thank you so much

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Thank you so much - I’m so glad and you are so welcome😀

[@TheLongjohntim]

Thank you. We have a 100 year old house with none painted trim we had to replace the windows but I want to stain them to match the original windows. The new windows are off white and the originals were dark brown stained.

[@annayres9959]

I sure love that look

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Thank you

[@joanmacleod1362]

Great tutorial. One question did you let paint dry before adding gel stain

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Thank you and YES - put your paint on and let dry - 1-2 hours and then go in with your next application!

[@sageman5525]

Nice work! So happy to get all of this knowledge..I have been learning the hard way what not to do! ~ It looks like I could use that gel stain over almost anything? Currently redoing my dining room table and the Polyurethane that’s on it is fighting me to the death!

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Thank you! I have learned the hard way too - trial and error over the years. Pretty much - it’s an awesome product. Poly can be such a challenge 😬

[@annerewey4023]

Great video! LOVE your videos. Question - do I need to use a special paint as the base or is regular latex paint like Benjamin moore ok? THANK YOU!!!

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

@@annerewey4023 I don’t like latex paint on furniture - it isn’t meant for wood surfaces and can peel - if you use Benjamin Moore use their advance line - it’s great on furniture and this process can be used with it as long as it’s not a shiny sheen

[@gingercontreras8511]

Love this! I just painted and sealed my entry table, but I feel it looks flat. Can I add this gel stain on top of my sealed application? I used Melange matte finish.

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Yes but a good idea to give it a light scuff sand for the product to have some grab

[@gingercontreras8511]

@@BorninaBarnBoutique great idea. Thanks for the tip 🤗

[@ginachiarenza1580]

I see you used a gel stain over paint, but can you also use a water-based stain over paint method?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

You can but the water based stains tend to set instantly making them harder to work and achieve a nice final finish

[@iamlove2531]

I wonder if you can use these over the retique it wood primer? That color is exactly what I want for counters. What do you think?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Yes I think these would work well over the retique it

[@iamlove2531]

@@BorninaBarnBoutique thank you so much!

[@natalieramsey4091]

What color paint is underneath? Beautiful Kim!

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Hi Yes I list that in the video - it is Lilly Moon Paint Cozy Latte :)

[@sharisheahan4719]

@@BorninaBarnBoutique Hi Kimberly, is the Cozy Latte the Opulent line or the Mineral Paint line? In other words, can I use gel stains over the Opulent line which has the top coat built in?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

@@sharisheahan4719 you can use it over the opulent or mineral paint - I have done with both

[@kathleenwilliams2318]

Can you blend with paint and then se al it to get the same look without buying more products. I have a bureau I want to do.

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

I spoke with LMP and they don’t recommend blending the paint and gel stains together - you may layer them once each product is dry

[@kathleenwilliams2318]

@@BorninaBarnBoutique I didn’t mean blending paint and gel stain, I meant blending a few paint colors and then sealing with polycrylic. What make the gel stains different. This would be on the top of an already painted bureau that I don’t want to sand as the veneer is thin.

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

@@kathleenwilliams2318 yes you blend the paints and seal with a poly for sure. The gel stains are a water based, full coverage stain with a built in top coat and can be used over painted surface or on a bare wood surface

[@amberstuckey1047]

I know you are using lilly moon here and excited to get these products and try them too! :)... But was wondering if you know whether I can do this same type of blending technique with fusions SFO? Just without the water spray, I assume? :)

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Yiu can use the fusion SFO over paint like this and yes no water since they are oil based you can use water to blend them

[@ebsmith1000]

@@BorninaBarnBoutique Did you mean mineral spirits can be misted with the FSO ? Since I have your attention, how is this different in terms of process and overall effect than using standard stains over paint as per the tutorial you did using a standard cappuccino stain over an off-white ( I think) oil based paint on a wide dresser ? I'm actually waiting for the last coat of a white linen chalk paint to dry on an old oak kitchen table before I dive into the world of stain over paint ! I was planning on using a weathered grey Weathervane oil based stain, but now I'm leaning towards blending some grey gels. I'm not exactly expecting an answer before it completely dries, but I thought I's give it a shot. No more stain over paint tutorials for me tonight; don't know what I'll do if I come across a third option (which is out there for sure) !

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

@@ebsmith1000 I’m sorry I was cross commenting and did say you can use water to blend and that was not correct here - with the SFO it has a 10 min open time and you cannot use water to help blend - I have never used mineral spirits to help it as it does pretty well on its own but you could if necessary 😀

[@pixfan2008]

Do you seal it with anything once it's dry?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

It’s optional - it does have a built in topcoat - if you want more sheen and durability you can seal with a water based poly or even their salve

[@pixfan2008]

@@BorninaBarnBoutique Thank you for your information. You do beautiful work.

[@carolking3957]

Is the paint dry before you add gel stain

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

Yes it is completely dry

[@ginaadam3983]

What colors would you mix to get a driftwood look ?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

they just came out with a few new colors - I would do white oak barrel, wagon wheel and black bourbon

[@jjohnson9676]

@@BorninaBarnBoutique and use a taupe paint underneath? I have a cherry table I want to lighten.

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

@@jjohnson9676 You can use a light color (cathedral taupe or raw silk).

[@cann1787]

How durable is this paint, ie. can you set a glass on it?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

It is durable as it’s been tested but I always say it’s not impervious to life - it is paint. So I would recommend coasters to prolong the life and not have any issues

[@Toms_Stories]

Would it be ok to put like a cherry glaze over that ?

[@BorninaBarnBoutique]

It’s possible yes - depends on the glaze product - these water based gel stains apply easily and can be assisted with water for application - glazes tend to set and dry quickly making it hard to work with

[@Toms_Stories]

@@BorninaBarnBoutique Thank you