{"product_id":"gel-stain-top-coat","title":"Gel Stain \u0026 Top Coat","description":"\u003ch3\u003eColour + Protection in One Easy Step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFusion™ Gel Stain \u0026amp; Topcoat is a \u003cstrong\u003ebrush-on, pigmented finish\u003c\/strong\u003e that adds colour and protection at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thicker, gel-like consistency makes it especially useful for surfaces that are scratched, uneven, previously painted or stained, or simply need a little help looking their best. With minimal prep and excellent self-levelling properties, it’s a great choice for refreshing furniture without completely stripping the existing finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Stain \u0026amp; Finishing Oil, which is a penetrating wipe-on stain, \u003cstrong\u003eGel Stain \u0026amp; Topcoat sits on the surface and is applied with a brush or roller.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY YOU’LL LOVE IT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdds colour and protection in one product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for hiding and minimizing surface imperfections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for previously painted or stained furniture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorks on wood, melamine, laminate, and many existing finishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong open time for easy application\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-levelling formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilds colour with each coat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDries to a beautiful matte finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a generous 1-quart size for medium to large projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHOW TO APPLY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStir thoroughly before and during use. The product has a thick, gel-like consistency but will become less viscous as it is stirred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply using a \u003cstrong\u003enatural bristle brush or roller\u003c\/strong\u003e, working in smooth, even coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow approximately 9\u003cstrong\u003e hours before re-coating\u003c\/strong\u003e. Always test the surface first. If it still feels tacky, allow additional drying time before applying another coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBUILD THE LOOK YOU WANT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour first coat will create a more transparent, stain-like effect that allows the surface underneath to remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd additional coats for \u003cstrong\u003edeeper colour and greater opacity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a semi-transparent finish, the colour and character of the original surface will influence the final result. The exception is \u003cstrong\u003ePatina\u003c\/strong\u003e, which contains no pigment and will always remain transparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCHOOSE YOUR COLOUR\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreystone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lightly pigmented, translucent warm grey inspired by natural stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lightly pigmented, translucent black that adds depth while allowing the surface underneath to show through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Espresso\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur darkest and most heavily pigmented Gel Stain \u0026amp; Topcoat. This rich coffee brown offers excellent coverage and can become nearly opaque with two coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur clear Gel Stain \u0026amp; Topcoat with a warm, transparent amber tone. It adds durability and richness without adding opaque colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGOOD TO KNOW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGel Stain \u0026amp; Topcoat is especially versatile on \u003cstrong\u003escratched, uneven, previously painted, stained, melamine, laminate, and naturally distressed surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack, Greystone, and Double Espresso are semi-transparent, so additional coats will gradually increase opacity while maintaining the matte finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatina remains transparent regardless of the number of coats applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrush it on. Build the colour. Beautifully disguise what’s underneath.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionmineralpaint.com\/category\/topcoat\/gel-stain\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLEARN MORE - Check Out Our Gel Stain Blogs Here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"different-ways-you-can-use-gel-satin-topcoat-check-out-these-blog-posts-here\"\u003eDifferent ways you can use Gel satin Topcoat – check out these blog posts here\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"wp-block-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionmineralpaint.com\/introducing-fusion-brush-on-gel-stain-top-coat\/\"\u003eINTRODUCING FUSION BRUSH ON GEL STAIN \u0026amp; TOPCOAT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionmineralpaint.com\/how-to-achieve-the-driftwood-look-the-easy-way\/\"\u003eHOW TO ACHIEVE THE DRIFTWOOD LOOK THE EASY WAY\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionmineralpaint.com\/patina-gel-stain-as-a-topcoat\/\"\u003ePATINA GEL STAIN AS A TOPCOAT\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionmineralpaint.com\/barn-door-makeover-with-fusion-gel-stain-and-topcoat\/\" title=\"BARN DOOR INDUSTRIAL VIBE\"\u003eBARN DOOR, RUSTIC WARM AND INDUSTRIAL VIBE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fusionmineralpaint.com\/create-a-pottery-barn-dupe-with-gel-stain-easy-durable-and-flawless\/\" title=\"POTTERY BARN LOOK USING Fusion™ Mineral Paint GEL STAIN AND TOPCOAT\"\u003eCREATE THE POTTERY BARN LOOK WITH GSTC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fb.watch\/AuxJCPDBDF\/\" title=\"GSTC over milk paint\"\u003eWatch Loree Pringle apply GSTC over milk paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SE-5qu3EuZA?start=187\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4628%;\"\u003eApplication Tool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.5372%;\"\u003e Brush or Staalmeester roller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4628%;\"\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.5372%;\"\u003e Interior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4628%;\"\u003eRe-coat Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.5372%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 9 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4628%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.5372%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4628%;\"\u003eTop Coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.5372%;\"\u003eNo additional top coat is required.- this is made strong enough for floors and table tops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4628%;\"\u003eClean Up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.5372%;\"\u003eOdourless Solvent - can also be used to thin the coats and create a faster drying\/cure time.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4628%;\"\u003eCoverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.5372%;\"\u003e 100-150 sq.ft. \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4628%;\"\u003eFinish\/Sheen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.5372%;\"\u003e Satin sheen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4628%;\"\u003eRecommended Uses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.5372%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVirtually any surface with minimal prep required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4628%;\"\u003eCan Be Applied To\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.5372%;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse like a stain over raw or well-sanded wood; apply over painted surface for glaze effect, or added protection; seal milk paint or other porous paint. Not recommended over light colours as it will yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4628%;\"\u003eCan Be Painted Over\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.5372%;\"\u003eAfter 10 days curing, with a clean and scuff sand. Test first to ensure adhesion prior to tackling your full project.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4628%;\"\u003eHow to Prep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.5372%;\"\u003eApply over any surface or top coat for desired effect except wax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4628%;\"\u003eCure Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.5372%;\"\u003e 7-10 Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 30.4628%;\"\u003eMaintenance\/ Cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 64.5372%;\"\u003eGentle cleaners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"FusionMineralPaint","offers":[{"title":"Double Espresso","offer_id":41698774417584,"sku":"1276","price":56.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Greystone","offer_id":41698774450352,"sku":"1277","price":56.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":41698774483120,"sku":"1275","price":56.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Patina","offer_id":41698774515888,"sku":"1278","price":56.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0315\/1088\/8507\/products\/GelstainEspressoCAN-White-HiRes.jpg?v=1667967756","url":"https:\/\/fusionmineral-paint.myshopify.com\/products\/gel-stain-top-coat","provider":"FUSION MINERAL PAINT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}