Courtesy of Michele Gill Dotter: "As promised..picture of my finished tea table inherited from my grandfather. All General Finishes products - top stained in Java Gel, bottom painted in Snow White Milk Paint and lightly glazed in Van Dyke Brown then distressed and waxed. I think it turned out pretty well! General Finishes are my go to product. They have great coverage and go on so smoothly.
Take a bow for Princess Diana and lil' Harry & William...."This credenza (Princess Diana) was rehabbed completely in General Finishes. Top was sanded down to bare wood then lathered in the color Java Gel Stain & sealed with Arm-R-Seal. The body was painted in GF's Antique White Milk Paint and glazed with my favorite Van Dyke Brown Glaze. Her boys have the exact same thing done & you would never know they were bought separately." - Rehab to Fab
Gorgeous work by Tara of Modern Vintage:"This dining set was handmade in Germany. Made up of hundreds of individual diamond shaped pieces assembled in Q*bert fashion. I painted as little as possible black to update it and showcase the quarter sawn oak which was stained in a wonderfully contrasting Prairie Wheat Gel Stain."
Lillian Meade rescued her old 80's honey oak cabinets with Candlelite Gel Stain! She sealed her kitchen restyle with High Performance Topcoat in Satin, and even stained the knife block to match! You can stock up for your own kitchen makeover with GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
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Meet "LowBoy Blue," by Leona's Daughter! This charming chest of drawers got a much needed makeover with Java Gel Stain on the top and drawers. "Thanks for showing the dresser! It was my first time using Java Gel. Many more times to come - I loved it, and the guy at the shop where I got it was so nice and helpful. (All well worth the hour drive to get General Finishes items!) Thanks for a great product." To recreate the look, we recommend our Corinth Blue Milk Paint, this piece was finished...
Gorgeous Java Gel Stain transformation by Jeanette at Baycreek Boutique! If you love this look and would like to recreate it, we recommend our Basil Green Milk Paint. Jeanette says, "LOVE LOVE your products!!!!" Thanks for sharing!
Big congrats to Diane of The Paint Factory! Her vanity was featured on Stylish Patina as the before and after project of the week! The veneer on this piece was badly damaged so Diane decided to "keep the good areas and work with the rest". For the paint, she went with a mix of blue, green and gray chalk paint. She used General Finishes Java Gel Stain on the rest. She also added an extra element by glazing this piece with GF's Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. Using glaze over paint is a great...
This "modern rustic" desk was given a much needed makeover by Tara at Modern Vintage using Java Gel Stain to bring out the lovely definition in the wood on the desktop! To recreate this rustic look, we recommend using our Lamp Black Milk Paint. Thanks for sharing, Tara!
Java Gel Stain to the rescue! Paula Shannon Basnett gave this tired end table two coats of Java, accented with a mod-retro stencil on top. Says Paula, "I love the coverage and finish of GF Gel Stain, yet the original grain is still visible." Thanks for sharing, this turned out beautifully!
We're loving this black beauty shared by Rehab to Fab; "General Finishes Gel Stain in "Colonial Maple" and my favorite "Arm-R-Seal" Topcoat. Dont they look sexy?" If you would like to recreate this look, we recommend our Lamp Black Milk Paint!
Lots of elbow grease went into this elegant shelf by crimson + oak designs! It was restyled with our Mahogany Gel Stain for a rich, deep finish.
We've got a major crush on this mini Midcentury Modern makeover by Tara of Modern Vintage, nicknamed "Baby Black!" Baby Black was upcycled using Antique Walnut Gel Stain on the door and drawer fronts. We recommend pairing the Gel Stain with our Lamp Black Milk Paint to recreate the look. As always, thanks for sharing your incredible work, Tara!
Marvelous kitchen makeover by Melynda Crocker Bounds; "I wanted to show you some before and after pictures of my kitchen... I used General Finishes Java Gel Stain, and I love my new cabinets. Instead of buying new hardware for the doors, I spray painted them with Krylon flat metallic silver. My entire kitchen makeover cost me around $100.00. I LOVE General Finishes!!" What a great job, and a lot of savings! Thanks for sharing, Melynda.
Cottage Paints refinished this cute western table using General Finishes Java Gel Stain topped with High Performance Topcoat. The bottom was painted in GF's Holiday Red Milk Paint and dry brushed with GF's Lamp Black and Tuscan Red Milk Paints!
She good-naturedly adds that the children's book title, "Try Try Again" is a good description of her painting career! The book is also by her brother-in-law, P.K. Hallinan. So cool!
Tara at Modern Vintage always does stunning work! This gorgeous piece was given a fresh look with Java Gel Stain on the drawer fronts. To get a similar look, we recommend our Patina Green Milk Paint!
This beautiful table transformation was shared by High Style Restyle; "#OneCoatWonder - Java Gel Stain - certainly worked its magic on this vintage French Provincial table. Van Dyke Brown Glaze joined in as a sidekick by adding the glorious finishing touches." Thanks so much for sharing, we love it!
Sweet and simple sideboard restyle in Antique White Milk Paint and a custom mix of Candlelite and Antique Walnut Gel Stains, courtesy of Drab2Fab! "It was sold this past weekend... We could have sold it 10 times over, and everyone asked what we used to finish it with!" Thanks for sharing!
We're loving this wonderful waterfall dresser makeover by Westwind Days using Seagull Gray Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain, and High Performance Topcoat in Flat!
RElove All Things Shabby refinished the top of this gorgeous solid wood table using General Finishes Brown Mahogany Gel Stain!
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Sarah from Take2 refinished this coffee table and end table set using General Finishes Patina Green Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain topped with High Performance Topcoat Satin! "Love GF paint!!" -Sarah
You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
What a gorgeous combination! Laura from Third Degree Furniture refinished the wood paneling and cabinet doors using General Finishes Antique Walnut and Java Gel Stains!
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Shared by Tara of Modern Vintage: "This cute little table has a lot of character and small enough to fit anywhere." This lovely piece was finished with Java Gel Stain, and we recommend our Patina Green Milk Paint for a similar look.
Tara of Modern Vintage used Java Gel Stain mixed with another dark stain to stain the radiant rays on the top of this buffet! Tara says, "This is the ultimate statement piece. As a furniture painter, I consider this my "buffet masterpiece." To achieve a similar look, we recommend our Seagull Gray Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain!
Check out the before and after pictures from this fabulous kitchen transformation by Sirlene Cornett! Sirlene says, "A big Thank you for your awesome Java Gel Stain!!! Love it !!!!" You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu. #GeneralFinishes #GelStain #JavaGelStain
This stunning nine drawer French Provincial dresser was refinished by Tara from Modern Vintage (
http://on.fb.me/1kfTmDq) using a stain mix of GF's Java Gel Stain along with a regular dark stain.
Tara says, "The top is super glossy and oh so smooth! The flowers have been shaded in with stain and shows off the pretty wood-grain."
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The top and doors of this gorgeous buffet were refinished using General Finishes Java Gel Stain by Tara from Modern Vintage (http://on.fb.me/1kfTmDq). You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu. #GeneralFinishes #GelStain #JavaGelStain
Big congrats to Re-fab Home Furnishings on becoming a finalist in the 2014 Martha Stewart American Made Design contest!! Re-Fab Home Furnishings says, "Our table finished in Lamp Black Milk Paint and Candlelite Gel Stain is one of our featured products when we were nominated and it helped push us through the judging."
Check out this angled table made by John Capo / Art to Life Productions. It was stained with General Finishes Candlelight Gel Stain and it looks amazing!
Classy bathroom vanity painted by Teresa Jones using Millstone Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain on the top, and Exterior 450 Topcoat to make it extra waterproof - what a great idea!
Tara of Modern Vintage refinished this dinette set with sweet "sketchy" flowers stained on top using Java Gel Stain mixed with another dark stain. So creative, we love it! We recommend our Halcyon Blue Milk Paint to achieve a similar look on the legs and chairs. Thanks for sharing, Tara!
We're loving this gorgeous Java-themed collage shared by Rehab to Fab! "Nothing prettier than General Finishes Gel Stain in Java." Don't you agree?
Karla Jones from Hart & Soul Designs says, "Loving the Patina Green & Java Gel. Such a cool classic combo!!!" -Karla To find a retailer near you, visit: http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu GF products are also available at Woodcraft and Rockler stores in the US, and limited selections available at Lee Valley in Canada. #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #GelStain #JavaGelStain
Ashley Bundziak refinished her bathroom cabinets using General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain. It was her first time using GF Gel Stain, and we think she did a great job!
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Arlene Mansfield shared this marvelous kitchen makeover, "Jody Daimler and her son planned a wonderful surprise for daughter in law/wife while she was out of town. They gave the kitchen a new personality with General Finishes Java Gel Stain. Great Job!"
Shared by the lovely High Style Restyle, Java Gel Stain "#OneCoatWonder was WONDERFUL to help complete my Restoration Hardware-style finish on this oak table. #flawlessfinish" We have to agree, it's stunning! Thanks for sharing. To achieve a similar look, we recommend pairing the Java Gel Stain with our Linen Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze.
Acanthus Hardware & Studio says, "Experimenting with Java Gel. The only prep to the surface is a wipe down with denatured alcohol and a "very" light sanding. Who would have thought! General Finishes Java Gel produces a hand-rubbed finish."
For General Finishes official prep suggestions, check out these blog posts:
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This gorgeous desk was shared by Pleasant Pickin's, "Just used the Antique Walnut Gel Stain on this cute desk and am loving this colour as well!!"
Becky Dockter gave her kitchen a much needed makeover using Java Gel Stain! Fabulous!
Vintage Paints turned this old laminate table top into a beauty with two coats of General Finishes Java Gel Stain!
To find a retailer near you, visit:
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Modern Vintage used General Finishes Java Gel Stain, aka, One Coat Wonder, to enhance the beauty of this chest of drawers. It looks amazing!
This piece is a red mahogany Duncan Phyfe chest of drawers. The top and drawers were stripped and stained to deepen the pretty red color.
Dust and All Vintage really out did themselves with this 1920's buffet. It was transformed with the help of General Finishes Java Gel Stain. Absolutely stunning!
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This transformation is courtesy of Victoria's Vintage Designs. She picked up this piece at a yard sale and decided to turn it into a media cabinet. It was stained with General Finishes Java Gel Stain. The paper on the drawers is such a unique touch! Get all the details of the project here,
http://victoriasvntgdsgns.blogspot.com/2014/08/beach-house-media-cabinet....
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This charming kitchen transformation was made possible with Java Gel Stain, thanks so much for sharing Michelle Franchina! Says Michelle, "Thank you for turning my ugly cabinets into beautiful cabinets! I highly recommend Java Gel Stain!! Love, love, love my "new" kitchen!"
Before and after pictures courtesy of Connie of Renaissance Lady.
This antique Tiger Oak desk was beautifully refinished using General Finishes Candlelite Gel Stain and top coated with waterbased High Performance in Satin."
Modern Vintage used General Finishes Java Gel Stain to get a beautiful dark and rich color on top of this buffet. Check out Modern Vintage's page to see more work,
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This table was refinished using General Finishes Java & Walnut gel stain. "Those products helped me stain like a boss!" -High Style Restyle
"Poplar is commonly used in furniture projects because it's inexpensive and works best with a painted finish. However, my client wanted the top stained and I was not going to let her down. On the inside, I was a little concerned that I wasn't going to be able to pull it off..."
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This great mid-century modern dresser was refinished by Cindy at Romancing the Home at the Queen of Hearts (http://on.fb.me/1rsOPxL) using GF products! General Finishes Nutmeg Gel Stain and Antique White Milk Paint were used for the outside of the dresser. To finish it off, the entire piece was coated in GF's Polyacrylic and the drawers were lined in chevron fabric. I top coated the entire piece in Polyacrylic and then lined the drawers in...
This gorgeous Java Gel Stain transformation was created at Farmtastic Creations!
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Classy kitchen makeover shared by Angela Lopez, "I love your gel products and look forward to using other products from your line. I refinished my cabinets last week mixing Java and Brown Mahogany Gel Stains. The look is exactly what I was seeking!” Thanks so much for sharing, Angela!
