Step-By-Step Instructions

Light Wood with stain instructions
Smooth Finishes






Prep It
Clean surface and scuff up if glossy.
  • Pour 1-part denatured alcohol (or rubbing alcohol) and 1-part water into a spray bottle or bowl.  Wipe surface down with mixture.



Prime It
Apply Retique It® Stainable Liquid Wood
  • Apply one coat of Retique It® Light Wood as your base coat.
  • Make your final strokes long and even. (Stay consistent with the direction you want the grain)



Stain It
Apply Retique It® Gel Stain or another brand
of "non-penetrating" wood stain.

With Retique It® Water-based Gel Stain

  • Put on protective gloves (Optional)
  • Thoroughly stir your stain.


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