--- product_id: 417080203 title: "Water-Based Gel Stains by Retique It (Contemporary Wood, Java)" brand: "retique it" price: "VT80874" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Retique It" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/417080203-water-based-gel-stains-by-retique-it-contemporary-wood-java store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 50-80 sq ft coverage 60% recycled wood fibers 1 hour dry & cure time Water-Based Gel Stains by Retique It (Contemporary Wood, Java) **Brand:** retique it **Price:** VT80874 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🪄 Transform Any Surface Into Stunning Wood—Fast, Real, and Effortless! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Water-Based Gel Stains by Retique It (Contemporary Wood, Java) by retique it - **How much does it cost?** VT80874 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/417080203-water-based-gel-stains-by-retique-it-contemporary-wood-java) ## Best For - retique it enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted retique it brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Eco-Friendly & Safe:** Water-based, ultra-low VOC, non-toxic formula with easy soap-and-water cleanup—safe for indoor use. - • **All-in-One Staining Kit:** Includes liquid wood, gel stain, brushes & sponges—everything you need to upgrade any surface effortlessly. - • **No Sanding, No Stripping:** Skip the elbow grease—apply directly over painted, metal, MDF, or wood surfaces for instant wood finish. - • **Genuine Liquid Wood Formula:** Experience authentic wood texture with patented 60% recycled wood fibers—no faux finishes here. - • **Fast & Efficient Transformation:** Complete your project in just 1 hour dry time—perfect for busy pros who value speed and quality. ## Overview Retique It Water-Based Gel Stains combine patented liquid wood technology with over 60% recycled wood fibers to deliver a genuine wood finish. This all-in-one kit covers 50-80 sq ft, dries in 1 hour, and works on virtually any surface without sanding or stripping. Safe, eco-friendly, and designed for quick, professional-grade transformations indoors or outdoors. ## Description [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! Review: Stunning 10/10 - I never write desertcart 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 Review: Game Changer - This product is a game changer for elevating pieces quickly! It took me two nights to fully refinish our bathroom vanity (see before and after pictures). For a product that only cost $50, I was pleasantly surprised!! I now don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to replace a functional vanity for aesthetic reasons. However, the one drawback is the staining process. After adding the retique it liquid wood and letting it dry, I followed the exact directions for the stain. After applying, letting it sit, then wiping the stain off twice, like the directions called for, I noticed no noticeable difference in the color. I had to get creative and paint it on with a brush and then just let it dry. That was the only way it would actually work, which was different from the directions. I was barely able to stain the entirety of the vanity before I ran out of stain, but I think if I didn’t needlessly wipe off the product at the start, then we would have been fine. Overall, I think this is a great product if you want to easily upgrade a piece of furniture. I’m hoping it holds up well! ## 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! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07VF3QNBN | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Brand | Retique It | | Brand Name | Retique It | | Color Code | #4A2C2A | | Colour | Java | | Container Type | Tin | | Country of Origin | USA | | Coverage | 50-80 Square Feet | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 225 Reviews | | Dry Time In Hours | 1 | | Finish Type | Finished | | Full Cure Time | 1 Hours | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00641361348914 | | Included Components | 16oz Light Wood Retique It, 8oz Gel Stain, Staining Sponge | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor | | Is Waterproof | False | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Water-Based Gel Stains by Retique It (Contemporary Wood, Java) | | Item Volume | 500 Millilitres | | Item Weight | 1.36 kg | | Manufacturer | Renaissance Innovations, LLC | | Model Name | Retique It | | Model Number | Contemporary Wood | | Paint Type | Liquid Wood | | Part Number | RETQ-SKit16-Java-LightWoodBrushed | | Size | 1 count (Pack of 1) | | Special Feature | Non Toxic | | Special Features | Non Toxic | | Specific Uses For Product | Interior | | Surface Recommendation | Doors, Floors, Walls, Windows | | UPC | 641361348914 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Water Resistance Level | Water Repellent | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Retique It - **Color:** 20 Java - **Finish Type:** Finished - **Item Volume:** 500 Milliliters - **Paint Type:** Liquid Wood - **Size:** 1 Count (Pack of 1) - **Special Feature:** Non Toxic - **Specific Uses For Product:** Interior - **Surface Recommendation:** Wood - **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count ## Images ![Water-Based Gel Stains by Retique It (Contemporary Wood, Java) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61gK0Km23CL.jpg) ![Water-Based Gel Stains by Retique It (Contemporary Wood, Java) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71DNSw5INiL.jpg) ![Water-Based Gel Stains by Retique It (Contemporary Wood, Java) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61a1H5DeV5L.jpg) ![Water-Based Gel Stains by Retique It (Contemporary Wood, Java) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wZP+fa5JL.jpg) ![Water-Based Gel Stains by Retique It (Contemporary Wood, Java) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HTf+7K6bS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning 10/10 *by A***R on 25 May 2021* 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Game Changer *by V***4 on 22 February 2024* This product is a game changer for elevating pieces quickly! It took me two nights to fully refinish our bathroom vanity (see before and after pictures). For a product that only cost $50, I was pleasantly surprised!! I now don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to replace a functional vanity for aesthetic reasons. However, the one drawback is the staining process. After adding the retique it liquid wood and letting it dry, I followed the exact directions for the stain. After applying, letting it sit, then wiping the stain off twice, like the directions called for, I noticed no noticeable difference in the color. I had to get creative and paint it on with a brush and then just let it dry. That was the only way it would actually work, which was different from the directions. I was barely able to stain the entirety of the vanity before I ran out of stain, but I think if I didn’t needlessly wipe off the product at the start, then we would have been fine. Overall, I think this is a great product if you want to easily upgrade a piece of furniture. I’m hoping it holds up well! ### ⭐ Rotted! *by A***R on 2 March 2025* I thought this was a good product. I purchased 2 orders of this. Delivered January 17th, the other earlier in January. I got sick and could not use it right away. I kept smelling soothing aweful and could not figure out what it was. It was the wood part of this kit. Worst smell ever! Smelled like rotting food. I did not put liquid in the jar, that is what it looked like. It appeared to be molded. This is very expensive to have the product do this. I had no idea this could happen or I would not have ordered 2 and would have used it quicker. Now I am concerned about the door frame and trim I put this on. ## Frequently Bought Together - Retique It Water-Based Gel Stains (Contemporary Wood, Java) - Magimate Deck Brush for Applying Stain, 5-inch Paint Brush, Medium Size for Quick Decking, Fence, Walls and Furniture Paint Application, Handle Threaded for Extension Use, Multicolor - qt Minwax 63333 Clear Polycrylic Water-Based Protective Finish Satin --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/417080203-water-based-gel-stains-by-retique-it-contemporary-wood-java](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/417080203-water-based-gel-stains-by-retique-it-contemporary-wood-java) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-07-07*