Get a load of this kitchen transformation of Restyle Junkie! Restyle Junkie says, "We absolutely love using Antique Walnut Gel Stain in our customer's kitchens!"
Simple Redesign of Grand Rapids, MI gave this MCM dresser a stylish new look with General Finished Antique Walnut Gel Stain.
Angela of Number Fifty-Three gave this side table a stylish makeover with General Finishes Tuscan Red Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain.
"Love GF & this amazing color! Persimmon Milk Paint with Van Dyke Brown Glaze and HP Topcoat in Satin. Top is Antique Walnut Gel Stain also with HP Topcoat in Satin." - Staci from TenZero8 Studio
"Nothing beats your brand! We just finished a custom built piece for a client made from reclaimed wood from 1910. We used General Finishes High Performance in Satin and General Finishes Walnut Gel Stain. Customer loved it! I must say the application is a cinch and it turned out gorgeous. I will forever use your brand in our business. Your customer service is top notch. Thank you for being a great American company!" - Attics of My Life, LLC
"Heart be still! This two tone beauty is a showstopper! I was debating what to do with it for a while, it had floral designs on the drawers and doors which definitely had to go but the wood grain was so pretty I decided to sand it all down, stain it GF Antique Walnut Gel Stain and finished it up with a matte coat of poly to seal it. - Second Time Around Furniture Rehab
"I picked this little table up months ago. The top was in pieces & had chunks of wood missing. I was going to build a new top but thought I'd try to repair it first. I reglued, used Bondo to rebuild the side & reattached the top. I opted not to paint this piece for many reason & I'm so glad I listened to the piece. I used General Finishes gel stains in Java & Antique Walnut. Painting it on & wiping it back off lightly on the base. Leaving the stain in the low parts for...
Can't get enough of these rustic floating shelves by Aces of Oregon! They were stained with GF Antique Walnut Gel Stain and they look great!
We adore this piece by Red Poppy Pickin' by Chelsea's Creations LLC! Chelsea say, "beautifully crafted chest of drawers painted in distressed Millstone (Milk Paint), top stained in Antique Walnut (Gel Stain) and sealed in High Performance satin Topcoat by General Finishes!! This piece has the original knobs and character with five tailed drawers!! The perfect piece for a smaller tv, entrance way or accent area. This color scheme can be matched with any pop of color!!!"
We can't get enough of this Mid Century Modern sideboard by Studio Paint of Fonthill, Ontario. The front of the drawers were stained with GF Antique Walnut Gel Stain and the sides and top were painted with Lamp Black Milk Paint. Studio Paint says, "All I can say about this painted mid century modern sideboard is Wow, Wow, Wow!!!" We couldn't agree more!
Amazing transformation to a "Pottery Barn Knockoff" from Mary Beth's Place_! [The original piece] was in really great shape, and needed some light sanding on the body to correct some dents and nicks that happened over the years. The top, however, was in rough shape. Deep scratches in the finish meant I had to strip the entire top, sand, and restain it. I used General Finishes Antique Walnut - it's a gorgeous natural color, that coupled with black looks gorgeous! It shines again with several...
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...
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.
We're crushing on this Mid Century credenza upcycle by Reeves at The Weathered Door_! She used a 50/50 mix of Java and Antique Walnut Gel Stains for the accents, then sealed the piece with High Performance Topcoat in Satin. We suggest our Seagull Gray Milk Paint on the drawers and Snow White Milk Paint on the base to recreate the subtle two-toned look! See the full transformation on The Weathered Door's awesome new site -
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"The wood on this piece was beautiful, but the wood was just hiding all those beautiful accents and it just needed something to give it a little more elegance. I decided to go with my favorite white. I chose General Finishes "Antique White" Milk Paint with very little distressing on the accents. I also sealed it in Satin High Performance Top Coat. I also used "Antique Walnut" Gel Stain by General Finishes to show that beautiful wood grain. This color isn't as dark as Java, but it still gives...
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.
Divine vintage waterfall dresser transformed by Susan at Saw Nail and Paint_! Susan created a custom charcoal gray using our Milk Paints, Antique Walnut Gel Stain, and High Performance Topcoat.
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!
We're in love with this bohemian beauty by Julia at restored + restyled_! She updated this charming table with Patina Green Milk Paint and a custom mix of Java and Antique Walnut Gel Stains accented with a black glaze and light distressing. Julia gave us the sweetest shout out, and we just had to share! "I truly love General Finishes! They are so supportive of small businesses. They are quick to share projects, answer questions and make sure you are satisfied with their products... I work with...
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...
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...
Brightleaf Interiors shared a gorgeous set of antique mahogany Duncan Phyfe dining chairs refinished with Antique Walnut Gel Stain! What a beautiful job!
What a beauty! The Upcycled Cupboard_ shared, "Did you see our newest piece?! This beautiful Late 1800's/Early 1900's buffet/sideboard was definitely a beast! The veneer on top was bubbled and coming off in places! I was SO happy to find beautiful oak with wormholes under it while removing the veneer. It's painted in General Finishes Lamp Black, distressed in all the right places, & stained with GF Antique Walnut Gel Stain. And both sealed with top coats. It's the perfect addition to your...
Devon at Bride on a Bike_ shared these charming pieces finished with Antique White Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain! Don't you just love that little table covered with the prettiest floral pattern from Rifle Paper Co_? We sure do! She says, "All finished! This classic buffet is looking for a new home. Solid, sturdy and has the pads for the top. All drawers open nice and easy. Painted in General Finishes Antique White, Antique Walnut stained top and sealed with MMS furniture wax." Check...
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!!
Charming Telephone Table Transformation
The Shabby Chicas located at Homestead Handcrafts refinished this serpentine dresser with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and a custom mix of GF Candlelight and Antique Walnut Gel Stain on top. The entire piece was sealed with satin High Performance Top Coat.
Transformation Tuesday! This beauty is solid wood, so the owner's didn't want to part with it. We decided to give it an updated look! General Finishes Lamp Black paired with their Antique Walnut Gel Stain. I love the look! - By Mia Designs of Pine Grove, IL.
Farmhouse chic! Angela at Number Fifty-Three transformed this outdated coffee table with Antique Walnut Gel Stain and Snow White Milk Paint for a beautifully rustic finish. Angela says, "We stained it with General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Now, I know their Java Gel Stain tends to be more popular, but there is something about the Antique Walnut that keeps me coming back time and time again. It is just a gorgeous, rich color... I painted [the base] in the classic Snow White, also by GF...
Angela of Number Fifty-Three gave this plant stand a fabulous facelift. I was in love with the perfectly aged white metal base. It has just the right amount of chipping, rust and patina that you can really only get with time and age. The top really was lacking, however.I decided to update with a piece of scrap wood that we had left over from making our kitchen shelves. I stained the entire piece with General Finishes Gel Stain in Antique Walnut (my favorite shade) and finished with a coat of...
TRU Furniture LLC by Brittaney Pingree redesigned this hutch with General Finishes Linen Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Stunning look!
Theresa of House of Krafts shared this beauty. I just finished this piece- I stained the top in Antique Walnut Gel Stain, and painted it in Sherwin Williams Narragansett Navy" and GF Antique White Milk Paint- sealed the top with Arm-R-Seal satin and the base in HPTC flat. Love how it turned out!"
Dena at Hearts And Sharts shared this stunning Midcentury-style coffee table makeover! She used Antique Walnut Gel Stain and Arm-R-Seal Top Coat with rebar hairpin legs for a perfectly rustic industrial style. Dena says, "My friend Lisa gave me a crappy table with a hair dye stain on it... Check out what it looks like now!" Read her hilarious blog post and see the process here! http://bit.ly/1Kd2wum :)
ReFind Design by Coco Clare shared this sweet table finished with Java & Antique Walnut Gel Stains, Whitewash Wood Stain, and HP Topcoat! For a similar look on the base, we suggest our Halcyon Blue Milk Paint and Winter White Glaze Effects! Coco Clare says, "This rustic coffee table has been finished in General Finishes Antique Walnut and Java Gel Stain then whited washed and sealed with High Performance Top Coat for maximum durability. The bottom is hand painted in Provence and waxed...
Here's a great before and after from Dena of Hearts And Sharts. These flea market chairs were reupholstered and given a 2 coats of General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain and sealed with Arm-R-Seal Top Coat. Dena says, "I can’t emphasize enough how incredibly wonderful the General Finishes Gel Stain was to work with. I’ll never use another stain. Ever. Ever, ever."
Trillium Park Designs of Olympia, WA updated this 1940's record cabinet with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Love the new sleek look!
Meet "Edward". He was refinished by Studio Paint of Fonthill, Ontario. The top was stained with a combination of Java and Antique Walnut Gel Stain which goes perfectly with the Lamp Black Milk Paint that was painted on the rest of the piece.
This little guy got his makeover this week and will be on sale at the Luckett's Spring Market! General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain was the perfect color to bring out the gorgeous wood grain on this piece! - Furniture Alchemy
We are absolutely smitten with these shimmering end tables by Rustic Roots! These beauties were refinished in Queenstown Gray Milk Paint, Bronze Pearl Effects, Antique Walnut Gel Stain on top, and High Performance Topcoat to seal in the magic! "Excited to have used General Finishes Bronze Pearl Effects for the first time! I painted these side tables with GF Queenstown Gray and than sealed with a HPTC and embellished with the Pearl effects and I than applied Antique Walnut Gel Stain on the...
RPK Interiors created this "beachy blue sideboard". The top was stained with a custom mix of GF Antique Walnut and Java Gel Stain. The blue is a mix of GF Persian Blue Milk Paint and a little ASCP Louis Blue.
Reeves of The Weathered Door created this beautiful "White and Walnut Modular Midcentury Nightstand." The legs and handle were stained with a mix of GF Java and Antique Walnut Gel Stain. The rest was sprayed with Snow White Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance Top Coat.
How gorgeous is this vintage buffet refurbished by Theresa at House of Krafts?! Theresa used Antique Walnut Gel Stain and OFMP in Sea Green on this beauty. Theresa says, "Finished this lovely oak dresser using General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain to highlight that beautiful wood grain!" We love it!
Theresa at House of Krafts shared this stunning buffet restyle! She says, "I used a custom mix of Basil and Patina Green with a little Antique White - the color was a little more bold than I was trying to achieve so I did a stain wash to mute it and sealed with High Performance in Flat. The top was stained with Antique Walnut Gel Stain and sealed with Arm-R-Seal in Satin!" Confused about which topcoat to choose for your next project? We'll help you choose in this quick video!...
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
