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Old Masters Semi-Transparent Dark Walnut Oil-Based Alkyd Gel Stain 1 qt

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Thick-bodied gel stain that grips vertical and dense-grain wood without drips, in a rich Dark Walnut tone.
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About Product Overview

Old Masters Gel Stain goes on thick and controlled, so it grips vertical surfaces and dense grain without dripping or streaking the way thin oil stains can. This Dark Walnut shade is a semi-transparent, oil-based alkyd formula that you wipe or brush on with a cloth, rag, or brush, giving you time to work the color evenly into the wood before it sets. It's built for indoor and outdoor wood - furniture, doors, trim, cabinets - and recoats in about 8 hours. One quart covers roughly 250-300 square feet.

  • Color: Dark Walnut (Brown family)
  • Base: Oil-based alkyd, semi-transparent
  • Coverage: 250-300 sq. ft. per quart
  • Application: Brush, cloth, or rag
  • Recoat time: 8 hours
  • Use: Indoor and outdoor wood surfaces

The Details Specifications

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Brand Old Masters
UPC 086348807044
Case Pack Quantity 4 per case
Retail Unit Quantity 1
Dimensions (L × W × H) 4 × 4 × 5
Weight 2 lbs
Country of Origin USA
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