This is hands down one of the coolest wedding "guest book" ideas we've ever seen! Dena at Hearts And Sharts_ did a gorgeous job transforming these signed whiskey barrel tops into beautiful bespoke Antique Walnut tables for one lucky couple. Dena shares, "Another custom order for GordonDunning_! Their client used a pair of whiskey barrel tops as their wedding guest book and Cate and Lathem had the genius idea of turning them into side tables. Bases are stained with General Finishes Antique...
Check out this amazing hand crafted table from Marion Lovett! It first got a got of GF Amber Dye Stain, then a coat of Candlelight Gel Stain (shown in the second picture). Then 2 coat of Antique Walnut Gel Stain were applied and the entire table was sealed with 4 coats of Arm-R-Seal Topcoat. Marion says, "It is 8' in diameter and made of old barn wood (oak). The bottom was timberframed in the traditional fashion with mortise, tenon, and pegs. I was aiming for an old medieval look. I used all...
Serendipity House gave this table a new life with the help of General Finishes Gray Gel Stain! The top of the table was stripped of it's previous finish before two coats of stain were applied. For the rest of the table, Gel Stain was painted on, wiped back and dry brushed over white paint.
In order to achieve the right color, we generally recommend that Gray Gel Stain be applied to raw wood. However, here you see an example of Gray Gel Stain beautifully dry brushed onto white paint.
Ombre is the name of the game! Gorgeous restyle using Lamp Black Milk Paint and a gradient of Java and Prairie Wheat Gel Stains by Sharon at Heavenly Pieces-Vintage Furniture Redeemed_! Sharon shares, "Loved doing this custom makeover with graduating stains for Lisa! Part of her office makeover!"
Stunning transformation from Studio Paint_ of Fonthill, Ontario! The night tables were re-stained with General Finishes Java Gel Stain. All surfaces were in pristine condition so I started by preparing them for the Gel Stain. As recommended by the manufacturer I cleaned all the surfaces with a 1/2 water 1/2 denatured alcohol solution with an extra fine sanding sponge. I applied 3 coats of the Java to achieve this rich colour. After these surfaces were good and dry (I usually wait at least...
Rehab to Fab says, "This stunning mint desk has had a total makeover. Top was sanded, conditioned and stained with a mix and layers of General Finishes 'Antique Walnut' Gel Stain & Rustoleum 'Driftwood'. The edges of the top were hand painted with a Metallic gold. The body was painted with Sherwin Williams 'Tame Teal'. The feet were dipped in Rustoleum 'Pure Gold'. The drawers are blinged out with the perfect floral knobs to bring it all together. Entire piece was sealed with Polyvine Wax...
This lovely table top was refinished by Studio Paint_ of Fonthill, Ontario. The pine table was sanded and stained with GF Antique Walnut Gel Stain. For added durability it was then sealed with General Finishes Gel Topcoat.
The Painted Drawer_ refinished this classic yet stylish table. "I used General Finishes Dye Stain in Amber as a first coat. After the dye stain dried, I used General Finishes Gel Stain in Nutmeg over it. The result is really lovely. The amber dye stain peeks out from under the nutmeg and gives the wood dimension and a great play of color. After it cured for a few days, I used the GF gel topcoat, wipe-on urethane in satin. I love this product! It provides a fantastic durable finish and gives...
Loving this weathered look from Creative Moments_! Lee Ann of Creative Moments says, "I used General Finishes Gray Gel Stain as a wash on this vintage table, added perfect dimension."
Can't get enough of this drop dead gorgeous tiger oak dresser top! It was refinished with GF Antique Walnut Gel Stain and Gel Topcoat by Studio Paint_ of Fonthill, Ontario.
General Finishes Java Gel saves another pieces of furniture! Thank you for your superior products. You so make my job easy over at Hello I Live Here_. - Linda Crandall
If you find furniture that has good bones at a great price, buy it! And then let me paint it. Just kidding. Well, not really :) Thanks to my most enthusiastic repeat client, Courtney, for having a vision for her table. We traded in the old tired stain for General Finishes Java and painted the base in Sherwin-Williams For Your Home Grays Harbor followed by a Burnt Umber Glaze. Smaller furniture pieces in your home can make a big impact on your decor so don't overlook their potential! - Bon Chic...
We're smitten by this tiger oak pedestal claw foot table restyled with Gray Gel Stain on top and Java Gel Stain on the base by Tina at Make It A Masterpiece_! What a gorgeous, modern combo!
Seriously stunning two-toned Drexel campaign end table upcycle by Colleen at 58 Water Street_! Colleen used Java Gel Stain to restore these beauties to their former glory, to recreate the look we suggest pairing it with Snow White Milk Paint and Burnished Pearl Effects for the brassy accents. See the full transformation here:
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This stunning set was refinished by JT Furniture_ with GF Millstone Milk Paint, Antique Walnut Gel Stain, Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and sealed with High Performance Topcoat. Beautiful color combination!
Jess DiNuzzo Furniture Designs_ used GF Gray Gel Stain for a lovely weathered look on this table top. She also sprayed High Performance Topcoat for added durability. Jess says, "I don't think I can ever brush it on again after how easy it was to spray!"
Autumn is the perfect time to update the look of your kitchen! Kyle and Alisha Van Bavel opted for a modern, cozy style with Java Gel Stain, isn't it gorgeous?! The couple shared, "Before and after pictures of our kitchen. We used 2 coats Java Gel Stain and 2 coats Arm R Seal... We are super happy with the results!"
Bee's Knees says, "We are on our way to Carver Junk Company with this industrial-looking guy! Painted with Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Typewriter and stained with General Finishes Java Gel Stain. Features updated hardware and numbered drawers."
Michele Roumayah Clark created this stunning kitchen island transformation with the help of General Finishes Black Gel Stain and High Performance Top Coat Satin. Reminder: when mixing oil and water based products you must increase wait time between coats! View this GF video tutorial for more information: http://youtu.be/yDKZFGvpYpw
"I'm officially in love with this table! Can't say enough great things about your Java Gel Stain. It took this dated 1970's table from drab to fab, with very little work. Thanks for making such a great product!!!!" ~Heather at The Purple Chateau_ shared this sweet Java Gel Stain restyle! We absolutely love it!
This oak dining set was done in a base coat of General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint, then topped with a custom mix of GF Buttermilk Yellow, Snow White, and Antique White Milk Paint. Lightly distressed and some of that wonderful General Finishes Java Gel Stain on the table top!! We finished it off with two coats of General Finishes High Performance Satin Topcoat. You can also pick up all of the General Finishes Paint, Gel Stain, and High Performance Top Coat at my shop in Hampstead, NC or just...
Megan of Vintage Back Roads says, "Fabulous farmhouse table and chairs! Gorgeous General Finishes Antique White with a Candlelight Gel Stain top. Perfect for family meals, morning coffee, game night or anything else! Just fabulous!
Available at Vintage Back Roads in Old Town Katy, Texas. We offer the complete line of General Finishes Products, stop by today!"
KC's Drab to Fab Home Decor says, "We completed this beautiful piano transformation, and we love it!!!! Used General Finishes Java Gel Stain with General Finishes topcoat. Added glass crystal pulls, and an ornate wood accent in a faux finish. Also refinished the piano foot petals in a gold and trimmed the bench and some of the piano in gold. Did we say we loved this yet?"
When one of my favorite, repeat clients here in Texas asked me to paint a mirror for her I was excited! She wanted it to complement the fun chevron serving cart I had just painted for her as it was to go in the same room...and I was given free reign to refinish and paint as I chose. But, little did I know it was more of a family heirloom as it turned out to be an antique that belonged to her grandmother who had recently passed away... So knowing the history and special meaning of the piece to...
Metamorphosis- Transforming the look of Furniture says, "Our 1st client pool table refinished in General Finishes Java Gel Stain. It's like a brand new pool table and matches perfectly with their bar!"
This vintage waterfall dresser closet was refinished with GF Brown Mahogany Gel Stain by Renewed Treasures Studios_ of Judice, LA. That gorgeous chevron pattern on the door was handcut! This one's definitely a head turner!
Stunning antique cherry dresser upcycle using Java Gel Stain, the one coat wonder, by Lisa at {createinspire}_! Lisa says, "I love the contrast of paint and natural wood. I used Java Gel on this antique cherry dresser to get this look.
Jess at Jess DiNuzzo Furniture Designs_ gave new life to a poor quality table by replacing the top and finishing it with a custom mix of Java and Antique Walnut Gel Stain to match the original finish. What a gorgeous transformation! This family now has a beautiful table that will last for years. Jess shares, "The table on the left is a 2 year old Ashley Furniture table top. After a short while of use, the finish started to scrape off! It was not real wood. The owner asked me to sand it down and...
Re classyfied refinished the top of this extraordinary coffee table using General Finishes Java Gel Stain and the base in Antique White Milk Paint.
The Eclectic Moon_ used Java Gel Stain to give this gorgeous midcentury American of Martinsville walnut coffee table a much needed makeover! "This has been a labor of love. This will be for sale and this can be shipped. This is actually refinished using General Finishes #javagel. You can create many shades with Java Gel Stain."
Stunning French country farmhouse table transformation by Jenny from Rustic Roots_! She used Halcyon Blue Milk Paint sealed with new Flat Out Flat Top Coat, then she restyled the top with Java Gel Stain! She shared, "Thought you might like this French Country farm table I got a lot of hits for it. I painted it with Halcyon Blue, FOF sealer for the base and chairs. I roughed up the top of the table and let the sun bleach it out a bit than I lightly sanded it and rubbed a tiny bit of Java over...
Divine vintage waterfall dressing table refinished with Brown Mahogany Gel Stain by Tess at Renewed Treasures Studios_! How gorgeous is the hand-cut chevron pattern on front?!
Mix and Match Fashion, Mixing in Splashes of Color says, "A few months ago, I shared that we had done a few home updates and were in the middle of a kitchen remodel. These were our goals for the remodel:
1. Replace our laminate countertops
2. Add a backsplash
3. Darker cabinets
4. Keep costs down as much as possible
In order to keep costs down, we made the decision to take care of the cabinets ourselves. I’ll admit, I was terrified of painting our cabinets…neither one of us had any real idea...
This stunning chest was refinished by Saw Nail and Paint_. The top and drawers were stained with one coat of GF Java Gel Stain and the body was painted with Lamp Black Milk Paint. The entire piece was sealed with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat. Love this stylish two tone look!
Studio Eleven Lynchburg_ shared this stylish set that has been stained with General Finishes Gray Gel Stain. For a similar paint color try GF's Antique White Milk Paint.
"Wow. Just. Wow. Love this so much. It went from blah to BOOM! General Finishes Brown Mahogany on the drawers and GF Java Gel on the body. Replaced old knobs with new cup pulls. This is such an amazing transformation!!" ~Vintage Rust_ shared this stunning two-toned dresser transformation!
Check out the facelift this garage door got with General Finishes Brown Mahogany Gel Stain from What Once Was Old Furniture Design_! It started as a white metal garage door and the end result is simply amazing! Quite the transformation!
Can't get enough of this incredible table by Verdigris Sky_ of Wharton, TX! Here's that beautiful black and stained set in it's home; and we are ready to do this finish again! Doesn't that top look gorgeous in General Finishes Brown Mahogany Gel Stain? We custom mixed it to get just the look the client wanted.
This drool worthy dresser from Modern Vintage_ was refinished with GF Candlelight Gel Stain and Lamp Black Milk Paint. Very classy color combo!
Brightleaf Interiors shared a gorgeous set of antique mahogany Duncan Phyfe dining chairs refinished with Antique Walnut Gel Stain! What a beautiful job!
The Earthy Emporium says, "The first two pieces I've ever used general finishes on... The Java Gel Stain was a dream to work with! Cannot wait to try more of your products! My client was equally pleased!"
This drool-worthy tea cart was restyled by crimson + oak designs using General Finishes Java and Mahogany Gel Stains. You can achieve a similar look using GF's Patina Green and Coral Crush Milk Paint topped with Glaze Effects. Learn more about Crimson + Oak's process: "A custom-painted tea cart that was so much fun to transform...especially when your client gives you pretty much full reign to do as you wish. Painted with Annie Sloan Barcelona Orange first, then Florence on top. The bottom...
How stunning is this table top from Eyesores to Heirlooms_!? It was brought back to life with General Finishes Nutmeg Gel Stain. Can't get enough of that wood grain!
This eye catching table was refinished by Made New Design_ of Middletown, CT. The base was painted with GF Brick Red Milk Paint and accented with Pitch Black Glaze Effects. The top was stained with the one and only Java Gel Stain. Great color combo!
What a beauty! Melinda at crimson + oak designs_ refinished this sweet farmhouse table with Java Gel Stain and ASCP. Try our Persian Blue Milk Paint for a similar finish!
ReFind Design by Coco Clare says, "So I am very fortunate to get to see this piece after my client reupholstered her own seat! And might I say what a fabulous job...it turned out just perfect.
Hand painted in Annie Sloan olive with dark wax and stained using General Finishes Java Stain sealed with Arm R Seal."
We can't get enough of this table and chair re-style by The Pallet Shed! The table top was stained with GF's Java Gel Stain and sealed with 5 coats of Arm-R-Seal Satin. The chairs were painted in Snow White Milk Paint.
"Best products ever. Needed to give clients extra protection as they have children. These products achieved that!!"
Can't get enough of this stunning refinished table by Studio Paint_ of Fonthill Ontario! I used General Finishes Gel Stain in the Antique Walnut colour!! The perfect brown ever! I then tried a product I’ve never used before but have heard great things about, the General Finishes Gel Topcoat in Satin. It went on beautifully! I applied enough to make it look wet, let it dry and applied another coat! I really like the way it turned out!!
This oval coffee table has just the perfect amount of elegance! The top is stained with General Finishes Gel Stain in a custom mix of Brown Mahogany and Black for a beautiful deep richness. - ReFind Design by Coco Clare
Radiant Java Gel Stain Restyle
