---
product_id: 271108325
title: "JQ Oil Base Gel Stain, 1 Quart, Java"
brand: "general finishes"
price: "R5061"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/271108325-jq-oil-base-gel-stain-1-quart-java
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Satin finish with lustrous, hand-rubbed look Fast re-coat time for quicker project completion Heavy-bodied gel for smooth, drip-free application JQ Oil Base Gel Stain, 1 Quart, Java

**Brand:** general finishes
**Price:** R5061
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Transform your woodwork with flawless, fuss-free finish!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** JQ Oil Base Gel Stain, 1 Quart, Java by general finishes
- **How much does it cost?** R5061 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/271108325-jq-oil-base-gel-stain-1-quart-java)

## 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

- • **No-Mess Mastery:** Wipe on with cloth or foam brush—no spills, no splashes
- • **Effortless Elegance:** Achieve a luxurious hand-rubbed finish without the hassle
- • **Versatile Application:** Works beautifully on tricky woods like pine and aspen
- • **Precision Color Control:** Heavy-bodied gel prevents uneven penetration and blotching
- • **Speedy Project Turnaround:** Quick drying and re-coat times mean less wait, more wow

## Overview

General Finishes JQ Oil Base Gel Stain in Java is a 1-quart, oil-based gel stain designed for professional-quality, satin-finish wood staining. Its heavy-bodied formula ensures even color control without drips or runs, making it ideal for difficult woods like pine and aspen. Easy to apply with a cloth or foam brush, it offers fast drying and re-coat times, enabling quicker project completion with a lustrous, hand-rubbed appearance.

## 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.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Manufacturer | General Finishes |
| Part number | JQ |
| Item Weight | 984 g |
| Product Dimensions | 11.43 x 11.43 x 12.38 cm; 984 g |
| Item model number | B259-UL Quart |
| Size | 1 Quart |
| Color | Java |
| Finish | Satin |
| Material | Oil Based |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Coverage | 35-50 sq.ft. |
| Included components | General Finishes Oil Base Gel Stain, 1 Quart, Java |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** Java
- **Brand:** General Finishes
- **Surface recommendation:** Wood
- **Material:** Oil Based
- **Model name:** JQ

## Images

![JQ Oil Base Gel Stain, 1 Quart, Java - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/616xIblnyYL.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

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-22*