General Finishes Oil-Based Gel Stain Nutmeg Quart
General Finishes oil-based Gel Stain is a thick, wipe-on interior stain that sits near the wood surface for even color on pine, maple, plywood, veneers, and many existing finishes after cleaning and scuff sanding. Nutmeg is a popular interior color for cabinets, furniture, doors, and trim. Do not spray. Pair with a clear topcoat.
Highlights
- Heavy-bodied gel for more even color on blotch-prone woods
- Brush, pad, or wipe on; wipe excess with the grain
- Rated for use over many existing finishes after prep and an adhesion test
- Interior only; not for decks or exterior siding
Specifications
- Type: oil-based pigmented gel stain
- Color: Nutmeg
- Size: 1 quart
- Coverage: about 150 to 200 sq ft per quart (from manufacturer gallon coverage up to about 800 sq ft)
- Recommended coats: 1 to 2 stain coats, then 3 coats of a compatible topcoat
- Dry to touch (raw wood, about 70 F / 50% RH): 8+ hours. Recoat: 24+ hours on raw wood; 72+ hours over existing finishes
- Full cure: about 30 days
- Cleanup / thin only if needed: mineral spirits (start about 5%, do not exceed 15% by volume)
- VOC: under 500 g/L (see color SDS)
- Manufacturer part: 196-816
How much do I need?
At about 150 to 200 sq ft per quart per coat, one quart covers a typical kitchen of cabinet frames in one coat; plan a second coat for deeper color.
Topcoat note
Seal fully dry stain with three coats of a compatible General Finishes topcoat. Wait at least 72 hours, and complete drying, before applying High Performance or another water-based topcoat over this oil stain.
Shop colors in General Finishes Gel Stain, compare lines in Wood Stains and Gel Stains, or build a project with the furniture refinishing project cart.