Old Masters

Old Masters stains and clear finishes for furniture, cabinets, doors, trim, and woodwork. This brand collection includes Gel Stain, Fast Dry Stain, Armor interior water-based clear, Ascend exterior water-based clear, and Scratchide touch-up and putty products carried in the catalog.

Per Old Masters technical data, Gel Stain is a highly pigmented alkyd gel for interior wood (and listed nonporous surfaces such as fiberglass doors). Do not thin. Practical coverage is about 300 to 500 sq ft per gallon on porous wood; finely sanded or nonporous surfaces can run higher (maker lists about 800 to 1,600 sq ft per gallon in those cases). Dry time is about 6 to 8 hours at 70 to 75°F and 35 to 50% humidity; a second coat after 8 hours for deeper color. Carbon Black needs at least 24 hours. VOC about 550 g/L. Cleanup with mineral spirits; store oily rags in a sealed, water-filled metal container. Old Masters recommends their clear finishes as topcoat; if using a water-based clear, wait at least 24 hours.

Shop related: wood stains and gel stains, General Finishes gel stain, Varathane, protective finishes and topcoats, and the furniture refinishing cart.

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