Retique It New and Improved Formula Liquid Wood Coatings - Stainable Primer - Paint It then Stain it (Light Wood, Large)

Used this product on a set of white painted nightstands. They were already rough (intentionally) and had a hand hewn look which I loved. I just wanted them to look like stained wood. Was afraid stripping the paint would take away most of the rustic look so I opted to give this product a try. It was very easy to apply-I used the dark wood. Used an old scrub brush to create graining after each coat. Used a gel stain-applied with a cloth and again used the scrub brush for more texture. Only one coat of stain was needed. Applied a matte poly and they look great. Side note-stain application was darker on one so I just recovered with the product and restained and it worked beautifully. Won’t hesitate to use again.

I was concerned with negative reviews about receiving leaking jars, but mine came packaged very well. The jar was sealed in plastic and in a box with inner cardboard to prevent sliding. The instructions say two coats. Absolutely do two coats. Do three if you have enough left over. I used a paint brush and made sure the finishing brush strokes were straight. I didn’t use a wood grain tool because I wanted a smoother finish instead of rustic. I used a water based, fast dry stain on top and my fireplace mantel turned out lovely. I would use this product again and again.

Despite buying it from seller Retique it directly the paint is split and weirdly thin and globby. Despite trying to stir it well like it says on the lid its not combining properly and stirring it more aggressively is making it foamy. The product I received is entirely unusable and completely overpriced

This stuff is incredible! When I couldn't find the side tables I wanted, I decided to try this on my white rattan and it came out beautiful!! I used two coats then two coats of Minwax poly-stain and it came out exactly how I wanted. I can't say enough about this product!

Have used this for years to make anything not made of wood look like it is! Painted a support beam that was wrapped in sheet rock, stained it and used corbels to finish off. It works great on hollow core doors as well. Just practice when staining for first time users. Just to get the back of how stain takes to it.