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Water-Based Gel Stains by Retique It (Contemporary Wood, Charcoal)

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Size: 1x Reg (50 sq ft)


Style: Brushed Finish


Color: 45 Charcoal


Features

  • [SAVE TIME AND MONEY] This kit has everything you need including -- Retique It liquid wood, waterbased gel stain, paint brush, staining sponge, and foam brush. Just add the topcoat of your choice.
  • [LOOKS & FEELS LIKE WOOD] This is genuine liquid wood, not a faux finish. Looks like wood, feels like wood because it IS wood. We have found a way to make wood particles 1/5th the size of your red blood cells then put them in a paintable system.
  • [GENUINE LIQUEFIED WOOD] Contains over 60% recycled wood fibers (by volume). Patented in 2018, no other paintable product can include genuine wood in the formula.
  • [EASY TO USE] Just paint it, stain it, and seal it. Paint on a layer of unfinished wood, Stain it with the non-penetrating stain of your choice the seal it with a poly.
  • [SAFE TO USE] Waterbased, ultra-low VOC, virtually no odor. Can be applied inside.
  • [EASY CLEANUP] Easy clean up with soap and water.
  • [NO SANDING OR STRIPPING] Save your time, save your elbow, put a layer of unfinished wood on. No need to sand or strip off the old surface.
  • [WOOD FINISH ANYWHERE] Now you can put a wood finish over painted, stained, MDF, metal, virtually any hard surface.
  • [WORKS ON] Transform furniture, cabinets, floors, window frames, drywall, mantles, doors, Ext siding/trim, wainscoting, painted surfaces to have a beautiful wood finish.
  • [RETIQUE IT] Transform your old pieces, Retique It and you'll love it!

Description

Size:1x Reg (50 sq ft) | Style:Brushed Finish | Color:45 Charcoal Retique It liquid wood is a patented, revolutionary new product which makes virtually any hard surface stainable without having to strip off the old finish. The surface will become like bare wood because Retique It contains real wood. When you apply Retique It to a surface you are actually applying a thin layer of wood which can be finished using any color stain. Retique It water-based gel stains; Bring out the beauty of natural wood—lightning fast—with Retique It Interior / Exterior Water-based Gel Stain. This high-performance stain features nano pigments, which intensify color clarity and highlight wood grain, delivering the perfect shade in just one coat. The perfect complement to Retique It liquid wood as well as your bare wood finishes. This non-toxic, gel stain, smells like water and cleans up with soap and water. Brush it on like paint or use a foam brush. Just brush it on and let it dry for an hour. Pull it off after a time if you want less color. If you pull too much on, you can add more. A little goes a long way Non-Toxic, Zero VOC's, virtually no odor Achieves target color in two coats Dries in one hour, saves time Complete projects 3X faster Great for furniture, trim, floors, garage doors, front doors, etc Exceptional coverage – 300 square feet per quart


Manufacturer: ‎Renaissance Innovations, LLC


Part Number: ‎RETQ-SKit16-Charcoal-LightWoodBrushed


Item Weight: ‎3 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎8 x 4 x 4 inches


Country of Origin: ‎USA


Item model number: ‎Contemporary Wood


Size: ‎1x Reg (50 sq ft)


Color: ‎45 Charcoal


Style: ‎Brushed Finish


Finish: ‎Finished


Material: ‎Liquid Wood


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Coverage: ‎50 - 80 Square Feet


Usage: ‎Interior


Included Components: ‎Foam Brush, 8oz Gel Stain, 3" Wonder Brush, 16oz Light Wood Retique It, Staining Sponge


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Date First Available: July 21, 2019


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If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Sunday, Dec 29

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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Update with a wood grain and stain.....Marvelous!
Size: 1x Reg (50 sq ft) Style: Weathered Finish Color: 20 Java
This is my second time buying this product! I love that I can give new life to something that is 20+ years old. I have before and after pictures up. Before is the last one, a standard, late 90's, early 00's table. Now? Gorgeous dark wood top with a bit of weathered look. This system is fairly easy! I used a base of Light Wood and grained with the Bleached Wood (picture 4). The liquid wood dries fast and you can stain after it dries. I LOVE how it turned out! I have picked up a few more things to do. My chair seats were lightly sanded and stained with the RetiqueIt water based gel stain in Java. I did not use the liquid wood on them, just stained over the existing color (5th picture). If you are wanting a change and your existing furniture has a lot of life left but you are tired of it? Give this a go! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2020 by brghtii

  • Looked great at first
Size: 1x Reg (50 sq ft) Style: Rustic Finish Color: 30 Black Walnut
I decided to try this kit on my kitchen table instead of the traditional sanding and straining route because I didn’t feel like standing outside in the cold sanding a table for hours. This kit had everything I needed in it except the polycrylic sealant (which I ordered separately from this brand as well). Overall the kit was very easy to use and I was able to knock the whole table out in a day. The only part where I had to divert from the instructions was using two coats of the light liquid wood base instead of one (some of the marker on the table was showing through with just one coat). I also used a hair dryer on the cool setting to speed up my process a little. The wood grain pattern making tool was easy to figure out after watching a video on YouTube. Honestly I have no complaints about this kit except my new overwhelming urge to paint everything like wood. It was easy to use and I would never guess that wasn’t the actual wood grain of the table if I hadn’t just been the one to paint it. My husband described the kit as witchcraft, which is accurate. UPDATE 3/2021: The polycrylic sealant from this company sucks so much. Hasn’t held up well to wear at all. The results are very pretty at first, but not durable enough for something high use like a kitchen table. Probably would have held up longer with a sealant from a different brand. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2020 by Macy

  • Easy and beautiful!
Size: 1x Reg (50 sq ft) Style: Brushed Finish Color: 45 Charcoal
I am in ❤️ With this product! See my before and afters! This desk was one I painted a couple of years ago and the paint was peeling horribly! My plan was to strip it down and stain just my high use surface areas (mostly to avoid repainting the entire hutch- a huge project) I started trying to strip the paint off but had so much difficulty I started searching for an easier route! I found this Retique It and wish I would’ve searched this before attempting to strip the paint! I was able to do 2 coats of Liquid wood over top of my painted surface and then 2 coats of stain/polyurethane over the stain and viola- looks AMAZING! So easy, quick drying, and I think it will be very durable! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020 by Jendmomof2

  • Not Gel Stain
Size: 1x Reg (50 sq ft) Style: Brushed Finish Color: 50 Weathered Wood
I think this is an interesting concept. The liquid wood reminds me of chalk paint so I am assuming it is brown paint with saw dust in it? The gel stain is as thin as water. If you are doing a flat surface it may be great but I had some very intricate legs on my table and it was an epic fail. I emailed the company and then decided to return the unused portion. Will need to go buy real gel stain now. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2020 by William Wallace

  • Love it!!
Size: 1x Reg (50 sq ft) Style: Weathered Finish Color: 45 Charcoal
Absolutely love this product!!! I’m not a DIY girl but this was so easy and came out so cute!!! Would definitely recommend and use again.
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020 by karinsurance

  • I'm in love with this kit!!!
Size: 1x Reg (50 sq ft) Style: Rustic Finish Color: 30 Black Walnut
Your browser does not support HTML5 video. This kit is awesome and definitely worth the price. The materials in the kit are of good quality. The brushes arent cheap or flimsy and the paint containers are a good size. I have tons left over for other projects. U would never be able to tell its painted on wood cuz it feels so real. I would highly recommend this kit if u have some ugly pieces youd like to spruce up. I didnt take a before pic but the cabinet before i painted it was the average white cabinet youd find in a rental bathroom. Also on the left hand top corner its darker than the rest but that was because the original cabinet was peeling so i probably shouldve peeled the rest of before starting but I didnt so thats why its slightly darker. All in all u wont be disappointed. Its user friendly theres no way u can mess this up lol. If I can do it u can do so just buy it 😉 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2021 by Jocelyn L.

  • Best DIY product
Size: 1x Reg (50 sq ft) Style: Brushed Finish Color: 45 Charcoal
One of the best DIY kits out there. Very easy to use and has amazing results.
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2020 by Vanessa P.

  • Stunning 10/10
Size: 1x Reg (50 sq ft) Style: Brushed Finish Color: 20 Java
I never write Amazon reviews, but this product absolutely deserves 5 stars. Flawlessly transforms almost any surface into an unbelievably realistic wood texture. The process is easy and much quicker than alternatives (mostly just waiting for coats to dry and can be completed in 3-5 hours depending on the scale of the project). Most of the negative reviews seem to be based off of user error. Watch some videos on YouTube and make sure to layer up to your desired tone and texture. Long and consistent strokes across the length of the surface are key to success. The only downside is this bundle does not include a polycrylic sealant, so make sure to pick some up before you start your project or you’ll be scrambling last minute for it. I’ve used this on wood, plastic, and even stiff non stretch fabric and they’ve all turned out flawlessly. With just a pinch of artistry, and retique it is an unstoppable force of design ease. 10/10 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021 by Amazon Customer

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