What color are you applying?

It works better if you wipe the stain ON ... dip a soft rag in the stain and wipe it on in a circular motion to get in all the grain, finish by wiping in the direction of the grain, the full length of the panel.

Do the center panels first, then the short edges, then the long ones.

might want to start by taking off the hinges.
and, work on the backs of the doors till you have your technique down.

This post was edited by tbo123 on Sun, Jul 13, 14 at 16:26

You tube has a few videos on gel stain. I found using a yellow base coat looks better.

Thanks very much for all your responses. I am applying Georgian Cherry.

I will start over, and strip the paint off this evening. I plan to use a product as the CitriStrip - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Citristrip-1-2-gal-Safer-Paint-and-Varnish-Stripping-Gel-HCG73803T/100141801

Do you recommend it?

Do I always have to wipe the Gel stain off or can I paint with a foam brush and leave it on?

Thanks - Oyii