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Reddit mentions of General Finishes Oil Base Gel Stain, 1/2 Pint, American Oak
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- This is the stain that has the most "finishing feel" of all General Finishes' products
- Woodworkers love the lustrous finish that shows up
- Heavy-bodied, and so does not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-base stains do
- Can help you get a more even appearance on difficult woods such as aspen or pine
- Easy-to-use stains simply wipe on with a cloth or applied with a foam brush (no spills or splashes)
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Specs:
| Color | American Oak |
| Height | 3 Inches |
| Length | 2.88 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 1 Half-Pint |
| Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
| Width | 2.88 Inches |
I have what may be your easiest option.
It does not require too much sanding.
It's called gel stain LINK
It may require a few coats to even out the finish, but you can then use a gel top coat that will seal it afterwards.
I redid the woodwork on a sofa and changed the color to a beautiful walnut. It turned out amazing. LINK
The way it works is floating the color on top rather than soaking into the wood. This means less sanding. More importantly it means it is easier to even out the color without removing all of the old finish. You can get away with only a very light initial sanding of 300-400 grit, though a more durable finish may require more sanding in between coats than I did.
The best part is you just brush it on with a dollar store sponge brush and wipe it off with rags. Super easy.
DO NOT do this without asking your roomate first. Plus they can pick out the color. Would be much easier to hide the splotches on this table with a walnut or java stain for example.
Always good to test out new techniques on scrap wood or in a small area on a piece this is not easily seen. Then if you like the result you can continue.
OK, now I see your other photos. I would not change the color. Also you may even be able to get away with just the topcoat? Anyone here more experienced than I care to comment?