husker Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 Can anyone tell me the best way to finish Baltic birch? Wondering about this java gel finish I been hearing about. Has anyone tried it on b.b.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I'VE NOT HEARD OF IT ,GOOGLE IT ! THAT ALWAYS WORKS SOUNDS DARKISH COLOR,COFFEE =JAVA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted October 29, 2013 Report Share Posted October 29, 2013 I JUST GOOGLED IT AND IT SOUNDS IMPRESSIVE AND GIVES YOU THE HAND RUB LOOK,LOWES CARRYS IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husker Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Yeah I was hoping someone could tell me how kit works. I know b.b. is not easy to stain. Comes out blotchy with the tight grain and everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husker Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Sorry for the repeated post(fat thumbs small phone) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry5180 Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 The Java Gel appears to be just one of many colors of oil based gel stain manufactured by General Finishes. I have used their gel stains before, but only the water based. Since I work mostly with pine for my projects and Baltic Birch for portraits, gel stains produce a much better appearance. If you are going to try it, I would suggest also picking up some pre-stain would conditioner from them as well. The conditioner will help keep the wood from staining splotchy due to different grain density in the wood. I haven't tried it on BB ply, so test it on scrap first. Good luck and let us know if it works for you. Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husker Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Thanks Barry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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