Amber Armstrong of Paint Me Perfect restyled this antique dresser using DIY Behr "white on white", Gel Stains (American Oak, Brown Mahogany and Java) and finished with a layer of High Performance Top Coat Satin.
We're so in love with this dining room table makeover from The Tattered Rabbit!
"I painted the base of the table (and chairs) with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint. I love, love, love this color and this paint and by far it’s the easiest paint I’ve ever work with."
The top was stained and sealed with Java Gel Stain and sealed with satin Arm-R-Seal Topcoat.
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"We are thrilled to be General Finishes' 2016 Blogger of the Month! Here's one of the projects we completed to celebrate -- a two tone dresser using GF Seagull Gray Milk Paint, GF Java Gel Stain and GF High Performance Top Coat in Flat! We love General Finishes!" - Revolutionaries Market
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MyBell Boutique used Java Gel Stain for these kitchen cabinets and island.
Team Sutton Designs says, "We stripped the veneer off the drawers to reveal the character of the wood underneath and stained in General Finishes Java Gel Stain with original gold handles. We primed and painted the base with GF Antique White Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance Top Coat in Satin. I thought in keeping with the vintage theme, I'd use a map paper for the drawers."
What a stunner! Refablished stained this beautiful coffee table in General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain.
"This is one of my absolute favorite pieces yet!
This table was custom built-to-order. I got a request for this exact design with specific dimensions, and since I didn't quite have all the tools I needed to make it myself, I contacted a local furniture maker, Chase Honeycutt. He built the table, then I sanded, stained and finished it! I love this rustic style, and...
This darling little table was freshened up with General Finishes Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain by Angela of Number Fifty-Three.
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"I am so happy with how this gorgeous antique dressing table/vanity/dresser turned out! The General Finishes Nutmeg Gel Stain was exactly what was needed to bring this Eastlake style piece back to her glory. The wood was protected with their High Performance Polyurethane in a soft satin finish. As would be expected with an antique, this piece has it's marks of time, and are part of the wonderful charm. There a few nicks in the body, and the tilting mirror has a few shadowed areas, all of which...
Dan Deering completed this fantastic kitchen transformation just in time for his girlfriend to return home from Florida. What an amazing surprise!
GF Products used: Java Gel Stain and Gel Top Coat
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"The frame of this beautiful Henredon Campaign dresser was sanded, primed, and painted in Antique White Milk Paint and sealed with several coats of High Performance Top Coat in satin. The drawer fronts were sanded and stained in Antique Walnut (Gel Stain) and finished with multiple coats of Arm-R-Seal. This classic dresser went from a heavy, dark 70s look - with quite a few dings and scratches - to a much lighter, modern feel." - Trillium Park Designs
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Love these side tables by Antique to Chic by Jazmin! The tops were stained with GF Java Gel Stain and the bases were sprayed with GF Millstone Milk Paint. Then the entire piece was sealed with High Performance Topcoat in satin.
"Hey GF! Antique Walnut and HPTC in Gloss was used to restore this midcentury beauty. Thanks again for creating such an great and easy to use product."
"This sweet little Eastlake table was painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint on the base and Black Gel Stain on the top with High Performance Top Coat in Flat finish. The top was lightly distressed to highlight the wood grain."
"We custom designed and hand built this farmhouse style dining table for a client of ours. The 4 chairs were from Ikea and we made those over as well by taking the wooden seats and covering them with foam and a swede like material. We stained the table and chairs with Java Gel Stain and used High Performance Satin top coat."- Back To Life Restoration & Home Decor in Houston, TX.
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Alicia of A Conversation Piece and her husband recently gave this headboard a facelift with the help of General Finishes Gray Gel Stain and High Performance Top Coat.
Alicia says, "We have been working hard on building a closet in my bedroom in order to give my son his own room! Thanks to my Dad and Husband for their hard work, and to General Finishes for the amazing products!"
Matthew Shearer gave his kitchen cabinets a fantastic face-lift using General Finishes Java Gel Stain topped with High Performance Top Coat.
"Absolutely love the result, but I had to be quite patient in between coats of the Gel Stain. It took 2-3 days for the stain to completely dry but top coat only needed two hours dry time between coats. Next time I would spend a little more time making sure high use areas of the cabinets were extra clean and prepped. -Matthew
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"Beautiful Empire style desk redone in GF Antique White and Brown Mahogany Gel Stain. A custom mix of Patina Green and Antique White for a pop of turquoise inside the drawer. Sealed with HPTC in Satin"- Amy of Southern Vintage Finds
"I am feeling obsessed over this antique tall boy! I have to admit it's not like me to go with a bold choice but I am glad I did! I don't think I can part with this one just yet as it has gotten quite cozy in my living room. This project was a labor of love. Top and drawers were completely refinished in General Finishes Java Gel Stain. " - ReFind Design by Coco Clare in Algonquin, IL.
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Restyle Junkie illustrates how much of a transformation GF Gray Gel Stain can provide your old outdated cabinets!
Restyle Junkie says,
"Dear Grey Gel Stain,
The other colors are getting extremely jealous of all of the attention you're commanding lately.
Thanks,
The Management"
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Kuhlmann Collections of Wentzville, MO refinished this table with GF Millstone Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. Such a fantastic combo of products!
"I absolutely LOVE rehabbing Mid Century Modern pieces. I just love the straight lines & blank canvas these pieces offer. You can go so many different ways on them. I sanded the drawers & did a few coats of General Finishes Gel Stain in Java. I wanted a dark stain to compliment the white & gold. Simple but fun & elegant!" -
Rehab to Fab
DeDe of Designed Decor is GF's April 2016 Blogger of the Month and she created this amazingly beautiful decoupaged wallpaper dresser!
"I stained the top of the dresser using General Finishes Black Gel Stain and sealed it with the Gel TopCoat sealer. This was the first time I used the Gel TopCoat sealer and I really like how easy it was to use. I will be using it again. I covered over the stained top and sprayed the dresser using General Finishes Chalk Style Paint in Black Pepper. Once...
Airdrie Furniture Revival stained the top of these end tables using General Finishes Java Gel Stain.
Courtney of JC Rustiques refinished this sweet table using General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Coastal Blue Milk Paint.
George Baumgartner refinished this lovely oak desk using one coat of General Finishes Brown Mahogany Gel Stain topped with three coats of Gel Topcoat Satin.
Maxine of Studio Paint refreshed this MCM set with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint, a combo of Antique Walnut and Java Gel Stain and High Performance Topcoat.
This sweet dresser was updated using General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Brown Mahogany Gel Stain.
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Gel Stain should always be sealed with top coat.
Simply Loved by Julia says, "General Finishes products are the best, this kitchen was given it's face lift with Java Gel Stain and sealed with High Performance Flat. Goodbye 80's oak, hello beautiful cabinets!
A HUGE thank you to my husband for letting me run with my vision!"
The Earthy Emporium restored this gorgeous oak table top to its original glory using General Finishes American Oak Gel Stain!
Artists Note:
-Gel Stain is originally engineered for raw wood surfaces, but it can be successfully applied to many existing finishes with the right preparation and application technique.
-Gel Stain takes longer to dry between coats when applied over an existing finish and even longer when painted on without wiping away. Always test first and...
Restyle Junkie says, "Our customer, Heidi, recently purchased General Finishes Gel Stain in Antique Walnut. Look how she transformed her fiberglass front door! Incredible update! Heidi said that she used the "sock" method and went with the grain of the door when applying the Gel Stain and Top Coat. Didn't she do an amazing job?"
Always seal the outside of Gel Stained doors with top coat made for the outdoors. We recommend using GF's water based Exterior 450 Top Coat. When using...
Restyle Junkie of Phoenix, AZ gives us a great visual of GF's Gray Gel Stain! Restyle Junkie says, "Ever wonder what General Finishes Gray Gel Stain looks like? This is only one coat over a honey oak graham cracker cabinet. It needs another coat, but it's already pretty."
Rusty Revival completed this lovely dresser with General Finishes Java Gel Stain, Lamp Black Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat.
Donna Ginther transformed her bathroom using General Finishes Java Gel Stain. What a gorgeous result!
We are completely inspired by the stunning kitchen makeover completed by Donnalyn Ginther using GF's Gray Gel Stain!
"I was so excited to do this project and I absolutely love the end result!!! I have had so many compliments so far and I am looking into doing the dining room table with the java gel here sometime soon. I just am thrilled with our product and honestly, the total cost of this entire project was under $100!!
(I bought two of the largest cans of the grey from Woodcraft, I then...
Jodi of The Vintage Coop refinished this antique chest with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Linen Milk Paint.
AlchemyHome shows off how GF Gray Gel Stain and Winter White Glaze Effects can give you a beautiful weathered look!
Laura Hernandez refinished this sleek Drexel dresser using General Finishes Java Gel Stain and High Performance Top Coat in Satin. Waverly's Elephant gray paint was used for the top and sides. You could re-create this look using General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint!
"If I had a dollar for every time I saw this peachy, often yellowed from the sun ribbed door in Scottsdale, I'd have enough moola to be sipping margaritas on the beach somewhere with Lola for months! They're at the entry to some of the most beautiful homes in the valley, and they're begging for a little love. This update with Antique Walnut Gel Stain is our current favorite. The General Finishes Gel Stain is sold at our shop if you want to DIY, or Restyle Junkie will transform your door for you...
"I bought a ponderosa pine slab, made for cabinets, from Home Depot to use as a writing table surface in my office. I ADORE the look of dye stain under gel stain. Dye stain highlights the woodgrain and provides a unique undertone when used under gel stain. The wood has a warm, glowing look and feel that I love! I look forward to writing at this table every morning, especially at sunrise." -Jamie Finish schedule over prep-sanded raw pine wood: 2 coats of Amber Dye Stain 1 coat of a 2:1 mix of...
"MY Furniture Creations LOVES your products. We used your Antique Walnut Gel Stain and Arm-R-Seal Topcoat to turn this Mid-Century side table into a beautiful piece my client can once again use in their home."
Wanted to share this beautiful table top I refinished in your lovely Nutmeg color. I feel like often your Java Gel Stain steals all the fame, but boy have I been loving the Nutmeg! A softer shade but the ability to bring bold new life to woodwork! I love it! The top was also sealed with your High Performance - Another favorite of mine! Clean up is a breeze!" - The Painted Footprint
"This oak dresser had been in the family for over 50 years when my client decided to give this work horse an update. I stripped the top and refinished both the drawer fronts and top with Java Gel followed by several coats of Arm-R-Seal. The frame was lightly sanded and painted with three coats of Lamp Black and sealed with Arm-R-Seal as well. Hopefully this latest round of furniture TLC will give this sturdy little dresser another good 50 years of life!" Trillium Park Designs of Olympia, WA
Amber Armstrong says, "Beautiful results with Java Gel Stain and Gel Top Coat!"
"My breakfast nook is now complete! I updated the table with Java Gel Stain and High Performance Top Coat. Couldn't be happier! Thanks for making great products!" Bon Chic Refurbishments
The Uppity refinished this handsome buffet named "Evan" with General Finishes Candlelight Gel Stain and flat High Performance Topcoat.
Get a load of this kitchen transformation of Restyle Junkie! Restyle Junkie says, "We absolutely love using Antique Walnut Gel Stain in our customer's kitchens!"
Can't get over this amazingly beautiful antique secretary desk by Rehab to Fab! Stephanie of Rehab to Fab says "I sanded, stripped & cleaned the exiting finish off. Once it was a clean slate I used General Finishes Antique Walnut on the drawer fronts & their Java Gel Stain on the rest of the piece. I could of stained the entire piece in one or the other but I can't help to be different. I then sealed it all with GF’s Arm-R-Seal in Satin. The inside letter compartment is painted in...
Simple Redesign of Grand Rapids, MI gave this MCM dresser a stylish new look with General Finished Antique Walnut Gel Stain.
