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