Perfetto Wood Gels
Linda Banning, the owner of a new Orlando, FL workshop studio, La Murabella, recently introduced me to a few products in the market.? One of these was Perfetto Wood Gels.? Now, I’ve been using another water-based woodstain system to color and use within glazes to great success.? However, that product is not exterior-rated (ask me how I know) and although we love the wood color options, we’ve been searching for another product that would allow us to use them outside with no fear.? Enter Perfetto Wood Gels.
The stains are water-based, can be combined with other products such as glazes, are exterior-rated and are comparably priced at about $20 per quart, give or take.? We took a leap of faith and used them recently to woodgrain a set of garage doors — a technique we do a lot here in Florida.? The color held and although not as strongly tinted as other products on the market (you will use a bit more), they are much more liquid and therefore easier to stir and blend than other products.? So for us, it was a great result.
(above) Before ~~~? (below) After
They have an array of 20 colors in addition to 3 metallics (Gold, Silver & Copper) which can be added to the stains as well as a Black Concentrate to deepen the available colors at will.? One of my fave colors is Gilded Walnut, which gives a subtle rich sheen to the stain — very nice.? You can check out the other colors available here.? If you are interested in learning more, please contact Linda at La Murabella.? She’ll lead you down the right path.? 
? Let me know if you’ve used this product and what your results were, if so.?? Have a wonderful day!
Sandy Davila
453 days ago
I too have been looking for an exterior stain. What do you suggest for the top protective coat or do you even need one. I have been using Hellman’s oil based urethane. This works well over any paint.
Sandy Davila
428 days ago
I have just emailed you that I couldn’t find this link. Luckily I saved it on my favs. These are the garage doors that I would like to recreate for my client. Can you tell me exactly what combo of gels that you used and did you use a top coat?
Thanks,
Sandy
Regina
427 days ago
Sandy – Hello! I’m so sorry I’m responding so late. We used the Black Boxwood color for these garage doors mixed with an exterior-rated glaze, Adicolor’s Glacis, with added extenders. Our fave topcoats to use are by Ronan and we either use the Acrylic Clear Overcoat or for extra protection, Aquathane (which has additional UV protection). Please let me know if I can help further!