How to Use Liquid and Gel Stains

People often ask Ron which type of stain is better, the liquid or the gel type? The fact is, both can do a good job, but there are a couple of situations where the gel stain is the better choice.

When working on vertical surfaces, liquid stains are likely to run. Gel stains, on the other hand, are easier to control. Also, because gel stains are thicker and contain more pigment, they are preferred when you need to conceal variations in wood color to create a more uniform tone.