Home of the popular Java Gel stain that has been featured across the nation's social media for upcycling furniture and cabinets. Gel Stains are heavy-bodied and do not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-based stains do, providing the deepest, richest colors of any oil based stain available. USE: Interior only. SHEEN: Satin. PREP SANDING BAREWOOD: 120-150 grit on bare wood. See our sanding video to determine the best sanding grit for the most common wood species. COATS: 1-2 (additional coats can be applied to deepen color). CURE TIME: 30 days under ideal conditions (70 degrees and 70% humidity). However, this may vary slightly with humidity & temperature. Good ventilation, air movement and higher temperatures will accelerate dry time.Dry time and cure time are totally unrelated. During the curing process protect your flat surfaces and avoid placing any heavy items on horizontal surfaces or sliding anything across the surface. APPLICATION METHOD: Wipe on, natural bristle brush, foam brush, or paint pad applicator.