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Default Gel Stain question

That looks interesting. I don't see the case prices on their
web site. Looks like quarts and pints only.

I may give these guys a shot...

I think I'm going to like this gel finishing...


Leon wrote:

Pat I have been using gel stains for about 20 years now.


That said, General finishes also makes a gel varnish. IMHO it is too thin
and does not leave a very thick protective layer. For years I was a
Bartley's gel stain and varnish fan but recently discovered that Bartley
sold the stain and varnish portion of their furniture business to Lawrence
McFadden. I have found that the Lawrence McFadden Gel Stain And Varnishes
to be very easy to work with. In particular I like their gel varnishes.
They have been around for a very long time and sold to furniture and piano
manufacturers. You can buy their products on line and can get substantial
discounts when buying in case lots. Typically 1 quart of their gel products
is about $15. A case of 4 quarts is about $30.

http://lawrencemcfadden.com/