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product_id: 433408289
title: "General Finishes Oil Base Gel Stain, 1/2 Pint, Nutmeg"
brand: "general finishes"
price: "¥25724"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "General Finishes"
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/433408289-general-finishes-oil-base-gel-stain-1-2-pint-nutmeg
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
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# Improves evenness on tricky woods like pine & aspen Fast re-coat time for quicker project completion Heavy-bodied gel for smooth, drip-free application General Finishes Oil Base Gel Stain, 1/2 Pint, Nutmeg

**Brand:** general finishes
**Price:** ¥25724
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🖌️ Elevate your woodwork with the gel stain pros swear by!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** General Finishes Oil Base Gel Stain, 1/2 Pint, Nutmeg by general finishes
- **How much does it cost?** ¥25724 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/433408289-general-finishes-oil-base-gel-stain-1-2-pint-nutmeg)

## Best For

- general finishes enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted general finishes brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Elegance:** Achieve a hand-rubbed, lustrous finish with minimal effort
- • **Speed Meets Quality:** Quick drying and re-coat times mean less wait, more wow
- • **Versatile Application:** Use with foam brush or cloth—no spills, no mess
- • **Woodworker’s Secret:** Transforms difficult woods into smooth, even-toned masterpieces
- • **Precision Color Control:** Heavy gel formula prevents uneven penetration and streaks

## Overview

General Finishes Oil Base Gel Stain in Nutmeg is a heavy-bodied, satin-finish gel stain designed for easy application and superior color control. Its unique formula minimizes drips and uneven penetration, making it ideal for challenging woods like pine and aspen. With fast drying and re-coat times, it delivers a rich, hand-rubbed look faster and with less effort, perfect for professionals and DIYers aiming for flawless wood finishes.

## Description

These oil-based Gel Topcoats and Stains are quite possibly the easiest of all finishes to use and achieve a "hand-rubbed" look without all the work. Application is easy with a foam brush or lint free cloth. The heavy bodied gel formulation permits the product to flow out evenly (no drips or runs) preventing uneven penetration for consistent color control. Combined with no sanding (your choice to sand or not) between coats and a quick “re-coat” time, you’ll be finished sooner with less effort and better results than ever before.

Review: I did a lot of research and chose to try the neutral, medium brown-looking nutmeg to reduce the yellow of my outdated golden oak bathroom vanity and medicine cabinet. I wasn't looking for a Java transformation. Two light coats darkened the color significantly, but the oak is still very warm in color. I'd say it went from honey to caramel. I could apply more coats and maybe get a more neutral brown, but that'll be too dark for me. Overall it looks better with the new flooring, so I am calling it done! As for the ease of application, I had a different experience. I tried applying and then wiping it off (as directed and shown in vids) but that removed all of the color! I tried applying it and then very gently wiping it, and that gave me streaks! So I fell back on the method I've been using for years during finishing and refinishing wood-- applying a thin layer of stain with a gloved hand in a sock and using the same sock to gently blend while still wet. Now that was easy to do with this product! The key is to be done gently swiping and blending in the direction of the grain before the gel gets tacky. When you reach that point, you must stop touching it and let it dry completely or risk an ugly looking streak or dirty looking smudge that you'll have to deal with on the next coat. If you work quickly enough, you shouldn't have this issue. There is a little window of working time during application. Hope this helps anyone out there looking for info other than Java for their golden oak updating! Update: As time passed, I was less and less pleased with the orangey-caramel tone of the nutmeg and ended up painting it with a cabinet, door and trim enamel. I also hated the flaw in the wood that took the stain very darkly despite my attempts at pretreating that flaw. I thought about using a different gel stain over the nutmeg, maybe antique walnut, but I just didn't want another color disappointment.
Review: Overall I love this gel stain over any other stain option there is! It goes on so well and isn’t tacky. This nutmeg color came out amazing! Will never use any other kind of stain

## Features

- This is the stain that has the most "finishing feel" of all General Finishes' products
- Woodworkers love the lustrous finish that shows up
- Heavy-bodied, and so does not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-base stains do
- Can help you get a more even appearance on difficult woods such as aspen or pine
- Easy-to-use stains simply wipe on with a cloth or applied with a foam brush (no spills or splashes)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001DT3R20 |
| ASIN  | B001DT3R20 |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Color | Nutmeg |
| Coverage | 35-50 sq.ft. |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (51) |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (51) |
| Date First Available | 19 March 2021 |
| Date First Available  | 19 March 2021 |
| Finish | satin |
| Included components | General Finishes Oil Base Gel Stain, 1/2 Pint, Nutmeg |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 136 g |
| Item model number | B267-UL 1/2 Pint |
| Item model number  | B267-UL 1/2 Pint |
| Manufacturer | General Finishes |
| Manufacturer  | General Finishes |
| Material | Gel |
| Part number | NH |
| Product Dimensions | 7.3 x 7.3 x 7.62 cm; 136.08 g |
| Product Dimensions  | 7.3 x 7.3 x 7.62 cm; 136.08 g |
| Size | 1 Half-Pint |
| Special Features | Unique Gel Formula" or "Improved Appearance on Difficult Woods |
| Style | Wood Stain |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** General Finishes
- **Colour:** Nutmeg
- **Material:** Gel
- **Model name:** B267-UL 1/2 Pint
- **Surface recommendation:** interior raw wood surfaces

## Images

![General Finishes Oil Base Gel Stain, 1/2 Pint, Nutmeg - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EqBPRO6qL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can this be used on cabinets that have been painted?**
A: I actually sale the General Finishes line at our stores. I absolutely love this product. Yes you can use this over painted cabinets. However, I suggest sanding to ensure that there’s no paint that might be lifting bc if so then it could cause the General Finishes not to adhere properly.

**Q: How far does the stain go?**
A: I want to change the color to a darker color of a red oak stair case that Is stained red mahogany what should I use

**Q: Can I use this on laminate .**
A: Yes! I used it on an oak bathroom vanity with laminate sides. It covered it with no problems. It takes 2-3 coats depending on how dark you want it and I finished it with GF arm-r-seal. That was more than 5 years ago and it still looks the same.

**Q: Whats the best way to prep the surface before applying the stain?**
A: Depends on many factors. Bare wood light sand, wipe clean , stain . Previously stained and sealed, scuff or light sand and wipe down with mineral spirits, wait couple hours to be safe and stain

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by K***R on 8 August 2016*

I did a lot of research and chose to try the neutral, medium brown-looking nutmeg to reduce the yellow of my outdated golden oak bathroom vanity and medicine cabinet. I wasn't looking for a Java transformation. Two light coats darkened the color significantly, but the oak is still very warm in color. I'd say it went from honey to caramel. I could apply more coats and maybe get a more neutral brown, but that'll be too dark for me. Overall it looks better with the new flooring, so I am calling it done! As for the ease of application, I had a different experience. I tried applying and then wiping it off (as directed and shown in vids) but that removed all of the color! I tried applying it and then very gently wiping it, and that gave me streaks! So I fell back on the method I've been using for years during finishing and refinishing wood-- applying a thin layer of stain with a gloved hand in a sock and using the same sock to gently blend while still wet. Now that was easy to do with this product! The key is to be done gently swiping and blending in the direction of the grain before the gel gets tacky. When you reach that point, you must stop touching it and let it dry completely or risk an ugly looking streak or dirty looking smudge that you'll have to deal with on the next coat. If you work quickly enough, you shouldn't have this issue. There is a little window of working time during application. Hope this helps anyone out there looking for info other than Java for their golden oak updating! Update: As time passed, I was less and less pleased with the orangey-caramel tone of the nutmeg and ended up painting it with a cabinet, door and trim enamel. I also hated the flaw in the wood that took the stain very darkly despite my attempts at pretreating that flaw. I thought about using a different gel stain over the nutmeg, maybe antique walnut, but I just didn't want another color disappointment.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***S on 28 January 2024*

Overall I love this gel stain over any other stain option there is! It goes on so well and isn’t tacky. This nutmeg color came out amazing! Will never use any other kind of stain

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***I on 14 November 2019*

This is the only place I could find that had nutmeg at a reasonable price. I needed it to match a product I bought off of another site. Perfect tint, easy application. Glad I found it.

## Frequently Bought Together

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*Last updated: 2026-01-24*