"I just love when a piece allows me to showcase the original wood. Leaving a little of it exposed, while simultaneously modernizing some of the piece with paint, creates the perfect marriage of vintage and modern. These end tables/nightstands had the perfect legs for this two toned look.
The tables were painted in General Finishes Driftwood milkpaint. The legs were stained in General Finishes Antique Walnut gel stain. The tables feature new flower knobs and fabric lined drawers. They...
2016 Design Challenge Entry - Pro Upcycled Furniture
"This beautifully layered buffet was accomplished by using only General Finishes products. I created the base coat by mixing the farmhouse green color that consists of GF Milk Paint in Basil, Dark Chocolate, Emerald, and Linen. I then dry brushed on some Buttermilk Yellow. The last coat of paint was a 50/50 mixture of the farmouse green and Antique White. I used the vaseline method of distressing to achieve the chippy look and many...
2016 Design Challenge Entry - Pro Upcycled Furniture
"This little beauty needed a lot of work but had great bones. The veneer on top was cracked and needed to be removed. The two cabinet doors were cracked as well so new ones were custom made and trim added to the front. She was given a good sanding and cleaning and then stained with GF Salem from top to bottom. She was then painted with GF Lamp Black on the body. I added a coat of gel stain in Antique Walnut to the top to add...
2016 Design Challenge Entry - Professionals Upcycled Furniture
"A few handmade items stained with General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain. The arrows were painted with General Finishes Milk Paint in Driftwood and Coastal Blue."
"I am really in love with the colors and contrast of this desk and had to share! The desk is made by Drexel and designed by John Van Koert- a furniture designer who was very influential in bringing Danish design to America in the 1960's. I applied a coat of General Finishes's Antique Walnut Gel Stain to the top and used Queenstown Gray Milk Paint on the body." - Liz Christensen of Possum Hollow Designs
This unique vintage buffet was refinished with a custom mix of Antique Walnut & Georgian Cherry Gel Stain as well as Lamp Black Milk Paint by Restyle & Renew
"I decided to sand down my kitchen table and restain it with General Finishes Gel Stain in Antique Walnut, the same can I used on my fiberglass front door posted a few weeks ago...then 4 coats of their Enduro topcoat. The sanding took the most time but still only a half hour...I worked on it off and on throughout the day for a total of maybe an hour. It was done by the time the kids got off the bus and we still ate dinner on it. I wish I had a pic before sanding but I just jumped in and...
"After a short break we were both itching to start on a project and get to painting. The project had so much character so it made it that much more exciting!! This is the final look. We are loving it!!! ♡ Again, the mix of Antique White and Gel Stain Antique Walnut by General Finishes did not disappoint!" - Mel & Mar Creations
Melinda of Crimson + Oak Designs submitted this dashing desk to the Cinderella Story category of the 2016 GF Design Challenge Contest.
"A true trash to treasure - this vintage desk was rescued from the curb after it had been sitting in the rain!
The finish was chipping, cracking and peeling. The wood on the feet was soft and spongy. It took several days of stripping off old finish and then drying with a heater to get it back to a point where I could even apply the gel stain...
Sophisticated bookcase refinished in GF Lamp Black Milk Paint on the body and Antique Walnut Gel Stain on top, all sealed with Arm-R-Seal Topcoat by Rehab to Fab.
"This amazing early 20th Century white-washed drop-leaf table is the perfect addition to a vintage farmhouse decor. It was completely restored using General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain as a base, then white-washed using Briwax - TRG Products Liming Wax and sealed with Miss Mustard Seed's furniture wax." - Vintage Amour
"We are so excited to finally show off the final touches of this AMAZING piece! We have been wanting to create something like this for the longest time! When a good friend of ours asked for just that we were so excited so do so! It was a long process with all the steps of revamping this antique dresser into a kitchen island; but it was so much fun & by far one of our favorite projects! This lovely piece was painted in General Finishes Queentown Gray Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel...
Kirsten McKee of That Flippin Furniture Girl restyled this dresser with a sharp, custom color!
"The stain is a custom blend of Antique Walnut and Georgian Cherry Gel Stain - 5:1 ratio," Kirsten explains. "This piece had veneered drawer fronts that I removed, then sanded like crazy and stained with two coats of the custom color, followed by High Performance Topcoat Satin. The top was also sanded to remove the old finish and stained as well. My client was thrilled with the results!"...
"This sweet little bench is heading with me to The Barn’s Fall Flea and Fair, as well! If you haven’t checked out The Barn (
https://www.facebook.com/theyoderbarn/) yet, please do! It is an amazing event filled with talented vendors in Iowa that will take place 9/16 and 9/17!! The bench was refinished using General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain and finished with GF’s wipe-on satin poly for an antiqued patina." - Vintage...
"A little MCM on this lovely Sunday afternoon. Hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend! These gorgeous nightstands were refinished using some of my favorite General Finishes products: Snow White Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain" - Boxwood & Brass
"I LOVE this look! I recently finished and dropped off this chest and some succulent wall planters at Carver Junk Company Minneapolis. Painted with Black Pepper Chalk Style Paint and stained with a custom color mix of GF's Antique Walnut and Java Gel Stain." - Bee's Knees
See more of Bee's Knees pieces by stopping at Carver Junk Company Minneapolis at 4748 Chicago Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55407!
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"Another piece completed by Old's Cool Home Decor: we used GF Milk Paint in Coastal Blue for the body and stained the legs in GF Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Love how it turned out!" - Nicole Gentry-Hennicke
We are loving this simple yet stylish coffee table by Angela of Number Fifty-Three! She used Antique White Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain for this restyle.
Angela explains, "I stained the top with GF's Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Gel stain was the perfect choice for this table because, even after sanding it down, there were still some water rings evident. This is so frustrating sometimes, because you won't even see these imperfections until you start working with the...
This stunning dresser was brought back to life with General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain by Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations. Katie says, "Who knew this was under all those layers of paint! "
Visit Katie and Co. Furniture Restorations at 305 Main St. Moville, IA to see more of her amazing work and to purchase your favorite GF products!
"Mid-century modern dresser painted in Snow White Milk Paint and stained in Antique Walnut Gel Stain. This one is up for grabs!" - Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations
We adore these slick and sophisticated side table in GF Snow White Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain by Possum Hollow Designs!
Oh, the wonders GF's Gel Stains can do for natural wood finishes like this chair by Vintage Amour!
They explain, "We are such suckers for antique quartersawn oak! Period. This handsome piece was refinished with Antique Walnut Gel Stain!"
Find your favorite GF products in the U.S. at Woodcraft, Rockler, Klingspor, Amazon, or, in Canada, at Wood Essence and Lee Valley. You can also purchase GF products from any of the 31 Illinois JC Licht locations or use your own zip code to...
Anastasia of Anastasia Vintage blew GF away with this stunning accent table!
She explains, "Once all the structural repairs were done, it was time to make her pretty! First, I stained the top with General Finishes Gel Stain mix of Antique Walnut and Java. Gel Stain was the perfect choice to cover the Bondo-ed areas on the bottom and edges, and blend them right in with the rest of the wood. Then, I layered some dark blue and teal chalk finish paint I had in my stash on the table base...
Barbara of Rescued Treasures refreshed this table with General Finishes French Vanilla Chalk Style Paint, Antique Walnut Gel Stain and High Performance Topcoat.
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace French Vanilla with a custom mix of 1:1 Linen Milk Paint, Antique White Milk Paint.
Lee Ann Walker Kuhn of Creative Moments shares a intricate dining table using Gel Stains and Milk Paint!
"For Sale: unique one-of-a-kind 42" round with 18" leaf wood dining table. It is finished in General Finishes Java and Antique Walnut Gel Stain and hand-rubbed Poly top with Miss Mustard Seed's Linen Milk Paint, which has been dark waxed and color washed for an aged look and sealed in tough coat sealer." -Lee...
Studio Paint Designs shares this delightful dresser restyling using Milk Paint and Gel Stain!
They explain, "This two-toned mid-century modern dresser is pretty darn awesome. I started by painting the whole cabinet except the drawer fronts with Lamp Black Milk Paint. The wooden handles also got a few coats, while the drawer fronts were coated in Antique Walnut Gel Stain."
To learn more about their process, go to their blog at ...
Saw Nail and Paint freshened this vintage desk in Milk Paint and Gel Stain!
They explain, "This teacher's desk was refinished in Antique Walnut Gel Stain and Coastal Blue Milk Paint. It is such a solid desk and the walnut refinished so beautifully! Original hardware on the drawers."
Learn more about our Retail Products at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seU-4uSnW88.
Loving this amazing laundry room upgrade from Rustic Charm Creations, our June 2016 Retailer of the Month!
"We transformed this plain non-functional laundry room into a dreamy laundry/mudroom. The custom solid wood cabinets were handcrafted to fit perfectly in the client's space. We painted the cabinets in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint using a professional-grade airless paint sprayer. I added some rustic charm by glazing the cabinets and highlighting the lines of the...
This dresser was overhauled with GF Antique Walnut Gel Stain, Seagull Gray Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Gloss.
General Finishes Gel Stains - top to bottom, left to right
Antique Walnut, Brown Mahogany, Java
Gray, Black, Candlelite
The right side of each board is one coat wiped back, the left side is multiple coats for a more opaque look.
"Your products are superior. Lamp Black Milk Paint for the body, High Performance Topcoat in flat for sealing, Antique Walnut & Nutmeg Gel Stains for the top, followed by 3 coats of the Gel Urethane. It turned out so beautiful, I had to keep it for myself!"
Stephanie of Rehab to Fab says:
"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 to...
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...
"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
Watch this video to learn more...
"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."
"I mixed General Finishes Coastal Blue with Emerald Green, and while I was going for a dark teal, it came out more like a Hunter Green. Which was still so pretty and really compliments the wood tones. I watered down the paint about 50/50, and brushed it on just like I was painting, but a thinner coat. Once dry, I sanded heavily with 80 or 120 grit paper. It left it looking pretty scratchy, so everything got a coat of High Performance Poly in flat finish. It gives it a really pretty shine, and...
"Beautifully detailed 100 year old buffet got a makeover in Antique White and Millstone Milk Paint with an Antique Walnut (Gel Stain) top. Thanks General Finishes!
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.
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...
"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...
"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."
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...
