Gel Stain Vs Paint On Kitchen Cabinets. You do NOT wipe it off as you would with a paint. I think I managed to keep the charm and character it had.
I decided to paint our kitchen cabinets. Its not the style I would pick but theyre good quality they suit the house and with the paint and gel stain and hardware I am really happy with how the whole thing looks. The primary difference between gel and a traditional stain is that gel stain sits on top of the wood while a traditional stain sinks in.
Step 1 Preparation.
Gel stain provides the durability of stain but the application of paint. However my bright kitchen will not see gel stain. What is the best paint for cabinets. You do NOT wipe it off as you would with a paint.