Gel Stain

Gel Stain from General Finishes is home of the popular Java Gel Stain featured across the nation's social media for upcycling furniture and cabinets. Gel wood stains are heavy-bodied and do not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-based wipe-on stains do, providing the deepest, richest colors of any oil-based stain available.

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RCDC Services made these gorgeous Poplar cabinets for a Senior Care Dresser Project, refinishing them in Brown Mahogany,Georgian Cherry, New Pine, and Prairie Wheat Gel Stain and High Performance Topcoat in Satin!

Farmtastic Creations says, "Well I've been yammering about this turquoise farm table for a week now and here she finally is. Painted the bottoms Woodlawn Charm Green and the top is General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Gel Topcoat. Lightly distressed and clear waxed on the bottom." Lovely! #GeneralFinishes #JavaGelStain #GelStain

Linda Whitlock gave this cute chest new life with a fresh coat of Antique White Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, Java Gel Stain on top and High Performance Topcoat to seal in the goodness!
"Used General Finishes Black Gel Stain over Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan and decoupaged the drawers. We call her 'Alice'. The Gel Stain worked really well and was easy to distress to get this look. Wonderful!" -Big White Goose Lifestyle Store #GeneralFinishes #GelStain #BlackGelStain
This beautifully crafted console table was made by John Capo / Art to Life Productions. It was finished with General Finishes Candlelight Gel Stain. It's absolutely gorgeous!
This marvelous midcentury modern piece was refurbished in Antique Walnut Gel Stain and Coastal Blue Milk Paint on the drawers, and the whole piece was sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Gloss by Julia of restored + restyled!
The top of this beautiful blue desk was stained in General Finishes Java Gel Stain by Teresa at Harmony Girl Charm! You can buy Java Gel Stain at Woodcraft in store or online http://bit.ly/1gAMN7H, or use your zip code to find a retailer near you http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu . Limited selections also available at Rockler Woodworking stores in the U.S. and...

Wonder Twins: Activate! Java & Black Gel Stains are the new dynamic duo! We're loving this fun close-up by High Style Restyle! So creative!

This table was in rough shape but it's ready for a new life now. I stripped and sanded the top, staining the walnut with GF's Brown Mahogany Gel Stain. After three coats of satin High Performance Top Coat the natural beauty of the wood softly glows. The base was painted with GF's Corinth Blue Milk Paint, then I applied a layer of Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects in the details. Over it all I brushed on a coat of Persian Blue Milk Paint, allowing the undercoat and glaze to peer through the...

Rescued Furnishings refinished this piece using General Finishes Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain with accents in Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects!

Donjia of Buttercup's Painted Cottage gave this divine vintage maple hutch a makeover using Antique White Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze, with Java Gel Stain on top and High Performance Topcoat in Satin applied all over. The decoupaged front panels are a lovely added touch!

Carol from Faux Illusions LLC says, "Drab to Fab! With General Finishes Java and Brown Mahogany Gel Stains, some light distressing. Used Gel Topcoat for added sheen and durability.

I really loved working on this chest of drawers. I used General Finishes Basil Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain by General Finishes. The knobs were done using an image transfer and the whole piece is finished with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat. It sold before I even listed it for sale to a private buyer. -Plantation Chic

Lisa Sloan used General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain on these oak cabinets! Beautiful!

Time Gone By gave this sad side table a fabulous makeover using Java Gel Stain and Antique White Milk Paint! They'll be offering a class on how to use General Finishes products in August, so sign up today!

This beautiful boxy buffet was painted by Restored By Rachel using General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint with Candelite Gel Stain on the top and High Performance Top Coat in Semi Gloss. "I used the sample of black undercoat Sara sent with my order and it made the black so much more uniform and deep. I'll be doing that again!" -Rachel
Shades of Chic used General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Snow White Milk Paint to give this table a fresh new look. It's fantastic! "The more I use General Finishes, the more excited I get about it. Finally a product line I LOVE!" says Shades of Chic.
What a stunning difference in the before & after photos of this table top! Shabby and Sew Much Mor used Java Gel Stain and High Performance Topcoat in Satin for this grand transformation. "Your products are the reason people can "Keep Furniture and Refinish It!" Luv your products."
What a delightful two-toned transformation by Angela at Number Fifty-Three! Angela used Antique White and Persian Blue Milk Paints, with Antique Walnut Gel Stain on top! "I think the combination of these three colors creates a beautiful modern country feel." And if you didn't already know, Angela runs a fabulous blog at http://numberfiftythree.blogspot.com/!
Ol' Country Chic says, "My new favorite color! Antique vanity refinished in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain." Learn where to buy GF products, here: http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu ‪#‎GeneralFinishes‬‬‬‬‬ ‪#‎MilkPaint‬‬‬‬‬ ‪#‎JavaGelStain‬‬‬‬‬ ‪#‎GelStain‬‬‬‬‬ ‪#‎DIY‬‬‬‬‬
Lori Sanders says, "Thank you General Finishes! I love your Java gel stain. I did this all myself in one week. This is an amazing product. It is so easy to use. I never thought I could tackle a job like this, but your product made it possible. I will highly recommend Java gel to anyone. Thank you again for bringing life to my "new" kitchen." Fantastic work Lori! To find General Finishes products in your area, visit our retailer location finder:...
Rescued Furnishings finished this mid century set in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Looking great!! To buy GF products, find a retailer near you! #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #GelStain #AntiqueWalnut #Restyle

Tammy Folk Edwards refinished this dining table top with General Finishes Java Gel Stain & Gel Topcoat. "This was my first time using this stain and took a few try's for this big of an area to get it right but LOVE the way is looks. I can't wait to try the other GF stains. Best of all, my client LOVES her new dining room set!!" Fantastic work Tammy!! To buy Java Gel Stain, find a retailer near you!: http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu #GeneralFinishes...

Gorgeous One-of-A-Kind Drexel Vintage Solid Wood 8-dovetail drawer dresser with beautiful hand-painted french typography! The top was stained with General Finishes one-of-a-kind Java Gel Stain by Imperfectly Perfect Redesigned Furniture. This would look great in any room of your house! Check out Imperfectly Perfect Redesigned Furniture's facebook page to see more.
Stunning two-tone vintage table with Queen Anne legs, finished with our "one coat wonder," Java Gel Stain, and Country Living's textured basecoat in Parchment by Brookielynn's Bungalow! We recommend our Antique White Milk Paint distressed with Van Dyke Brown Glaze for a similar, classic look.

Heather of Re-fabulous Furniture & Decor by Heather gave this cute little desk a makeover with Patina Green Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain! Heather says, "LOVE it! Seriously amazed at the wonderful finishes I get with your products."

What a unique piece! This industrial cable drum turned coffee table was upcycled with Java Gel Stain and ASPC in Duck Egg Blue by Pretty Unique Furniture. We recommend our Persian Blue or Halcyon Blue Milk Paints for a similar, more durable finish!

"And she is gorgeous..... So so hard to get rid of, wish I could keep for myself!!!! It looks even better in person. Gorgeous side table with General Finishes Java Gel stained top, Patina Green Milk Paint on the bottom and High Performance top coat added!!" -Chelsea's Creations Great work! To find GF products near you, visit: http://generalfinishes.com/where-buy#.UvASj1M3mIY #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #...

"This beauty was brought to me from a client who wanted a deep rich color so we applied two coats of General Finishes Java Gel Stain and wow is all I can say! -Mellanie from For The Love of Furniture Gorgeous! Where to buy GF products: http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu #GeneralFinishes #JavaGelStain #GelStain #Restyled #DIY
Gorgeous drop leaf table refinished by Number Fifty-Three with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint on the legs and Antique Walnut Gel Stain on the top. It's for sale! So hurry over to Number Fifty-Three's facebook page before she's gone!

How about some sunny Somerset Gold to brighten your day? Restored By Rachel upcycled this gorgeous buffet with Somerset Gold Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and Java Gel Stain on top!

"The glaze is getting easier and easier to use each time!! Thank you for a great product!" -Alicia Alicia from A Conversation Piece llc. used the Java Gel Stain on the top, Tuscan Red Milk Paint on the base, and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects over the red. Great work, Alicia! #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #PaintedFurniture #DIY
Check out this darling door makeover! Amy Orrick Clements used Java Gel Stain on a fiberglass garage door, and it looks fabulous! Amy says, "I didn't even use a whole 1/2 pint container of the Java Gel Stain! This stuff is amazing! Really pleased how it turned out looking like real wood!!"
Jason Hoy from Home Designs Faux You, by "Jason" created the finish for this thin textured cabinet door using strips of ripped paper with some overlapping. However, Jason says he can't tell his secret technique for the thicker textured look. All we know is that Jason used Java Gel Stain for both! "I've heard from other people that compounds are used in making this textured look.....however, in this case I'm stating that I used- 0 compounds for this cabinet door.....this door was done with...
"What a difference a small can of General Finishes Java Gel Stain made to update my kitchen!" -Lori Blum What a fantastic transformation! Congratulations Lori! #GeneralFinishes #JavaGelStain#KitchenTransformation #DIY
Marvelous midcentury modern makeover using Klein Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain, by Aurora of URBANCottage! "I LOVE this color and think it looks especially good on MCM furniture...This was a really fun and easy project thanks to my General Finishes Products! I highly recommend their products." Thanks so much for sharing! Check out more of Aurora's awesome work on her blog.

Miss Daisy's Attic restyled this dazzling desk with Java Gel Stain, Patina Green Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and High Performance Topcoat in Flat! "I absolutely love this color combo...Can't get enough of it!" You can find this solid maple desk at Rangeline Antique Mall, along with some other lovely pieces!

Java Gel Stain on the drawers and shelves gave a fresh new look to this handsome hutch by Michelle of Serendipity Art Studio! We recommend our Patina Green Milk Paint to achieve a similar look.
Here's a before and after transformation by Trillium Park Designs to feast your eyes upon.I must confess. When I started to stain the drawer fronts on this Mid Century Modern Morris dresser, I used a liquid stain I had on hand from another company. It was hard to control and I wound up with build-up around the drawer edges. I sanded them lightly and turned to your Java Gel to save the day! It provided the control I needed on the smaller drawer front surface and consistent stain coverage. And...

This is an antique washstand that was given a new life by Adornment. It got a fresh coat of General Finishes Lime Green Milk Paint and the top was done with Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Loving the bright fun color!

Porta Verde Studio gave this 1930's vanity a complete makeover. UN-REFINISHING WITH JAVA GEL! I dragged out a very tired, scratched and chipped vanity and bench from storage but rather than refinishing or painting them, I cleaned them thoroughly and then I used thinned General Finishes java Gel Stain and did a glaze coat and wiped it back. This is the result. Amazingly, it looks like the original antique patina and buffed up to a very nice sheen level. It saved so much work! Thanks General...

Furniture Alchemy used General Finishes Driftwood Gray Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain on this beautiful Antique Dresser. "This could be my favorite piece of the year!" -Furniture Alchemy #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #GelStain#PaintedFurniture
Casey Kolenda shared this beautiful kitchen makeover! We think it looks great. "Here is my kitchen before and after using Java Gel Stain! It's amazing! Thanks General Finishes!" -Casey Kolenda #GeneralFinishes #GelStain #JavaGelStain #HandPainted
Angela of Number Fifty-Three cleaned up these classic midcentury pieces with Java Gel Stain, Snow White Milk Paint, and High Performance Topcoat. Those clean lines certainly are stunning! Take a closer look on her blog.

This is so cool! These dressers were topped with General Finishes Java Gel Stain using two different techniques. Left Side: Java was applied then wiped off. Right Side: Two coats of Java not wiped off. "Love the way you can get two different colors from one stain!! ♡♡♡" -Patty from Going with the Grain #GeneralFinishes #JavaGelStain #GelStain#PaintedFurniture

This cottage style china cabinet comes from A New Leaf furniture renewal and more . The top is coated with General Finishes Java Gel Stain. Kathy of A New Leaf furniture renewal and more says, "This was my first time using General Finishes. I love Java Gel Stain. I will certainly be using it again!"We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Anchors away! Loving this masculine bathroom vanity by Fish River Furnishings! Restyled with Linen Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain, and Van Dyke Brown Glaze, with gorgeous hand-painted details. Fish River Furnishings will be opening a new, larger location on Highway 59 in Robertsdale, AL in June. How exciting!

Thanks to Furniture Alchemy for sharing this beautiful graphite colored dresser! "I'm going to have a hard time parting with this beauty." -Furniture Alchemy "I painted her in graphite with a champagne gold glaze on the details, and the top is freshly stained in General Finishes Java Gel Stain!" #GeneralFinishes #JavaGelStain #GelStain
The top of this lovely white buffet was rejuvenated with General Finishes Java Gel Stain by Mellanie at For The Love of Furniture! Great work! #JavaGelStain #GeneralFinishes #PaintedFurniture
Here's a dramatic before and after table transformation by Number Fifty-Three. This table got the full General Finishes treatment. The top was finished with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and the base was painted with General Finishes Somerset Gold Milk Paint and accented with Burnt Umber Glaze Effects. Then the entire piece was covered in our waterbased polyacrylic topcoat. Gorgeous!