We love pieces with history! The Upcycled Cupboard shares the details about this gorgeous custom-built farmhouse table. "About a month ago we had the opportunity to get the wood, doors, etc out of a house on my grandparent's farm before they tore it down. There was a door to the one bedroom in the house. It wasn't just any regular door, it reminded me of a barn door. The door was covered in paint! We decided to turn that door into a table. I had thought all along that I was going to keep the...
This darling coffee table was upcycled with Java Gel Stain by On Rolling Hill (@onrollinghill on Instagram)! "Operation #coffeetable makeover complete! I'm loving General Finishes products! I used Java Gel Stain and Arm-R-Seal Gloss... Next I'm going to try the Milk Paint!"
Megan at Tesser Traditions refreshed this stunning farmhouse table with Antique White Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain! What pre-existing surfaces can you apply General Finishes Gel Stain to? Find out here: http://bit.ly/1hN0Psr
Stunning chest restyle by Stephanie at Rehab to Fab! Steph used Antique Walnut Gel Stain and Heirloom Traditions paint on this beauty! Try our Seagull Gray Milk Paint for a similar style.
Rustic Roots revamped this table and chairs with GF Java Gel Stain, Seagull Gray Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat.
Melisa Gingrich used three coats of Antique Walnut Gel Stain and two coats of polyurethane to refinish these beautiful bathroom drawers.
Creative Moments refinished the front of this piece in General Finishes Java Gel Stain with a Trafalgar grey base. We love the color combination!
Cassie of Primitive & Proper restored this lovely dresser. I removed all of the hardware, and gave the piece a very light sanding all over, but a little bit of a harder sanding on the left side to get rid of all of the marks. I planned to give it all a coat of General Finishes Antique Walnut gel stain, and then maybe paint some areas, or the drawers since I thought I would fill holes. However, once I applied the gel stain, I just loved the rich look of the wood and graining. I decided...
Shannon from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats refinished this antique oak side table using GF's Millstone Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain topped with High Performance Top Coat in flat. "Millstone is such a great color when you need a neutral!" -Shannon
I finished this lovely coffee table with Java Gel Stain and High Performance Top Coat. New knobs and wood scroll appliqués transformed the style of this piece. It was my first Java piece and I couldn't be happier with the outcome! - Bonnie from Bon Chic Refurbishments
Oh, how I am loving this piece!! This takes me right back to Grandma and Grandpa's house!! Midcentury Modern Awesomeness!! It was pretty much a no-brainer deciding how to handle this one. I wanted it clean, and I wanted it simple. I had to preserve the look of the wood grain on the front, so I went with my go-to stain which is General Finishes Java Gel Stain. I used that on the cabinet doors and fronts of the drawers. The body of the dresser and the handles of the cabinet doors and drawers...
We're seriously smitten with this bathroom makeover by Dee of Renewed by Deezign, inspired by her Java Gel Stained cabinets! (
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Julie from Reclaimed and Lovely Furniture applied one coat of Java Gel Stain to the top of this lovely piece. Julie also thinned the Java Gel Stain with mineral spirits and brushed it over the ASCP Antibes base like a glaze.
"I love the look! It really softened the green." -Julie
Shannon from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats refinished this kitchen table makeover using General Finishes products! Shannon says, "We painted the base of the table in Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and then layered with Antique White Milk Paint. The table top and seats were stained with Java Gel Stain and sealed with High Performance Top Coat in flat. We love the Lamp Black Milk Paint on the chairs with a bit of distressing to give a rustic look. We were thrilled with the way everything turned...
Finally sharing the before and after of one of my favorite recent projects...a custom vintage desk makeover I did before Christmas for a client. I used General Finishes Gel Stain in Antique Walnut. - crimson + oak designs The drawers were painted with a custom blend of blue and gray chalk paint.
Thanks to the #OneCoatWonder, this curbside find was transformed into an heirloom quality piece as a special gift for my dad. #JavaGel really is salvation in a can helping me save all the outdated oak. One piece at a time. - High Style Restyle of Dallas, TX. Pop on over to
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We're so impressed by this stunning midcentury makeover by Trillium Park Designs! Details below. :) "It's always fun to rehab dated furniture, but it's especially rewarding when the piece starts out sad and worn and finds it's way to a shiny end. This little Goodwill chest had a nasty cigarette burn on the top and the drawer fronts were adorned with random patches of glitter glue. But other than these minor flaws, it was in good, solid shape. General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint was used...
Josh Connors did a fantastic job refinishing his kitchen using Java Gel Stain! Josh says, "I just wanted to express my complete satisfaction with your guys product, Gel Stain Java color! My cabinets look new and refreshed and has completely transformed my kitchen! The product was easy to use and easy in the wallet!" GF Contest Information: http://bit.ly/1wESozN
The Green Bureau at Black Dog Architectural Salvage refinished this vintage buffet using General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Brown Mahogany Gel Stain! The entire piece was then stained in High Performance Top Coat!
"The original hardware suited the piece, so we reused it but freshened it up with just a bit of antique gold metallic paint."
Melissa from Shabby Roots Boutique says, "I removed the old veneer top from this late 1800's empire dresser and I was left with a beautiful reclaimed wood top so I left it as it was, sanded and stained with GF's Java Gel Stain ( of course!) and sealed it with GF's High Performance Top Coat. I love the way it turned out!"
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I revived this Mid Century Modern Bachelor's Chest using Antique Walnut Gel Stain. I also painted the inside panel with Snow White and used HP Top Coat in Satin. Your products never fail to impress me!
Stunning Queen Anne highboy transformation by Trillium Park Designs! "A custom mix of Lamp Black, Corinth Blue, and Patina Green helped bring this scratched-up Queen Anne highboy back to it's regal glory! Drawer fronts were refinished in everyone's favorite, Java Gel. It's always nice to get the same quality results with your products, time after time. Thanks GF!"
Chelsea's Creations shared this sweet nightstand finished with Java Gel Stain! To recreate the look, we suggest our Corinth Blue Milk Paint. Chelsea says, "Set of end tables finished for my client Jennifer in a beautiful blue she hand picked out, bronzy knobs and Java Gel Stain by General Finishes of course :) LOVE how this set turned out and I can't wait to them in your new space!"
Another beautiful project completed with Java Gel Stain, it never lets me or my clients down!!!! ~Stunning Java mantle makeover by Thrifty Designs! (
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This is Monica Farno's FIRST project and FIRST time using General Finishes products! Black Gel Stain, Gel Top Coat and a little gold gilding wax were great choices for this piece.
Chelsea's Creations refinished the top of this beautiful solid wood table in General Finishes Java Gel Stain!
Kristen at That FlippinFurniture Girl shared this sweet cedar chest transformation! She says, "Sometimes capturing the true beauty in a new piece can prove trying... This transformation is greatly due to some amazing products I have been using by General Finishes. On this cedar chest, Georgian Cherry Gel Stain and their Water Based High Performance Top Coat in Satin brought new life into this forgotten piece. If you are a DIYer check them out, you won't regret it!"
Crystal from Eight Crusty Brushes (
http://on.fb.me/1B7AqOU) found a great *compromise between brands by applying GF's Antique White Milk Paint topped with Cece Caldwell's aging dust and gold wax! The top was stained in GF's Java Gel Stain.
Crystal says, "Love how I can mix brands and it turns out great every time!"
*WARNING: Whenever you mix another company's product with General Finishes products, make sure that you test first! GF cannot...
"Here's another (curbside rescue) dresser that we painted & stained with GF's Antique White Milk Paint and Brown Mahogany Gel Stain, top coated with High Performance Top Coat in flat. So easy and fun to use your products!"
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Serendipity Refined says, "Java Gel Stain and Gel Topcoat: My "go to" products for professional looking results on furniture makeovers as well as new wood."
Spruce up your sitting area with sweet details! Julia at restored + restyled refinished this vintage Lane Acclaim end table with Antique Walnut Gel Stain, and to recreate the look on the chairs we recommend Antique White Milk Paint. What pre-existing surfaces can you apply Gel Stain to? Get some great prep instructions in this video:
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Linda Whitlock shared this table makeover. "This was stained with Brown Mahogany Gel Stain and topped off with HP polycrylic. The legs were painted Linen in milk paint. These products make it so easy!"
Chris D refinished their 30 year old oak cabinets using GF's Black Gel Stain! Chris says, "I applied the stain with foam brushes, which couldn't have been any easier for me! I'm not a real handy person when it comes to this type of work! Already looking f
Hello, beautiful! We can't get over this elegant Eastlake chest transformation by Stephanie at Rehab to Fab! Steph says, "This Eastlake chest is stunning, stately and just over all awesome! I didn't want to just slap a coat of paint on an Eastlake, who does that? LOL This piece dates late 1800's-early 1900's & has beautiful knapp joints... General Finishes Antique Walnut & Java Gel Stains were mixed together to create the perfect tone I was looking for. The frame was painted with...
Pair of end tables showcasing the amazing brand that is General Finishes! They are rustic yet feminine and painted in Basil with walnut glaze. Wood tops are stained in Antique Walnut Gel Stain and will last a lifetime with High Performance Top Coat. I cannot say enough about the ease of application and product quality of General Finishes. Made in America! Bon Chic Refurbishments loves ya baby! ~These sweet Basil side tables were shared by Bon Chic Refurbishments!
Chelsea's Creations says, "Went from very very dark to American Oak Gel Stain by General Finishes!" The seat cover is on its way! Have you seen all of GF's Gel Stain colors? If not, you can check them out here:http://bit.ly/TZTLwL
We can't get enough of this gorgeous "grain-sack" table set by Stephanie at Rehab to Fab! Steph shared her process; "This sophisticated grain sack table set was married together with General Finishes products. The antique table was sanded down, wood conditioner was used and a mix of Antique Walnut & Java Gel Stain was used. Top was sealed with 7 coats of satin Arm-R-Seal for heavy duty durability. The base is 1/4 sawn oak but need some repair. So General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint came...
This desk is stunning thanks to the great work of E Squared Designs. The top is stained in GF's Java Gel Stain and sealed with High Performance Top Coat while body is covered in chalk paint topped with wax. We're loving this top!
"This desk is a statement piece! One of my favorites!" We agree!
Larry of Pops Restorations restored this antique walnut washstand to its former glory using Brown Mahogany Gel Stain and High Performance Topcoat in Satin! After some much needed rehab, this vintage beauty was ready to be finished. Larry says, "The color selected was Brown Mahogany by General Finishes. On this old walnut, it gave it a very rich look." Read about the full transformation here!
http://bit.ly/1uG8OrO
Metamorphosis- Transforming the look of Furniture refinished this great drum pedestal table using General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint topped with Winter White Glaze Effects. GF's Java Gel Stain was applied to the drawer, and the hardware was burnished back to a beautiful gold. We love it!
Do your stairs, banisters or railings need a more modern look? Do what Douglas Parsons did! He stained his with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and sealed them with GF Arm-R Seal Topcoat.
Rebecca from House of Aster shaded the rose on this table using Java and Candlelite Gel Stains from GF. Next, the table will be gifted to Habitat for Humanity!
Remember: Every stain needs a top coat - especially Gel Stain! The topcoat is essential not only for protecting the piece but also for sealing in the color.
GF suggests using High Performance Topcoat for a water based option, and Arm-R-Seal or Gel Topcoat for oil based options.
If you choose to use High Performance, make sure that...
Jamie Justesen Giffin completely transformed this kitchen! The pickle pink cabinets were restyled with GF's Java Gel Stain and High Performance Top Coat! Jamie also added trim and counters, floors & appliances. Outstanding!
Shannon from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats says, "This table makes me so happy! We have a huge love for the rustic pieces and we knew this one would look great in our favorite color - a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue and Lime Green Milk Paints with a Java Gel stained top."
Crystal at My Elements to Elegance painted this Duncan Phyfe table with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint, stained it with Java Gel Stain and sealed it with High Performance top coat!
This gorgeous trestle style table was designed, crafted and stained in GF's Java Gel Stain by Alan Harp Design! Wow!
Fabulous photos and explanations are available for each step of the process, here:
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Pops Restorations of Franklin, TN brought this old side table back to life with General Finishes Java Gel Stain that was thinned with a little mineral spirits. Great transformation!
Chelsea's Creations refinished this gorgeous desk and chair set in General Finishes Java Gel Stain!
"Love how she chose to stain the whole set and it looks fabulous with red, Aqua and white!! Enjoy Anita" -Chelsea's Creations
This mid century modern dresser by Team Sutton Designs is a real head turner! Absolutely gorgeous! "Clean lines keep this mid-century modern 3 drawer dresser timeless. Painted in General Finishes Snow White and stained in Java Gel. Legs were painted in a mixture of Ralph Lauren's Metallic Gold and Van Dyke Brown glaze for an aged gold. I also lined the drawers with a geometric pattern to bring in a modern feel. Oh and check out that cool artwork in the back! Brought to you by 9 month old Noah...
