Restoration project
Starting with broken drawers and a top that was damaged badly .Our client dropped this off and gave us an idea …. Something with ( COFFEE BAR )
We removed this unique quarter sawn tiger oak veneer and found a beautiful substrate underneath of old worn oak . This lovely antique piece is now a coffee bar with new life !
General Finishes Colonial Maple Gel Stain and High Performance Topcoat
Sample Chips with Black Water Based Stain Accent
Distinctive Furniture by Stanley buffet
Top was stained Colonial Maple from...
"Hello, handsome! This mid-century modern side table got a bright, bold update using Country Chic Paint 's Fresh Mustard, a striking and retro-inspired mustard yellow that adds a pop of bold color and personality to any space. Paired with General Finishes Colonial Maple Gel Stain on the drawers and legs, it's the perfect combo! I updated the drawer pulls with a fresh gold tone. This striking piece will live in our home."- Pumpkin Seed Designs/Gray Road Candle Co.
"This beautiful Drexel vanity got a lush green glow up! I found a chair to go with it, chose a cactus/succulent print to reupholster the seat cushion with, and I was off to the races. The top and chair have been stained in General Finishes Colonial Maple, a warm, rich tone that looks lovely with the paint color." - Pumpkin Seed Designs/Gray Road Candle Co.
"Check out this antique dresser I just refinished! I wanted to bring out the natural beauty of the wood while giving it a modern twist. I sanded the drawer fronts and the top. Then revived that gorgeous wood grain by using Colonial Maple Gel Stain and Arm-R-Seal in gloss by General Finishes. I updated the sides with some paintable wallpaper by Lowe's Home Improvement and stenciled a fun pattern in white paint on the sides of the drawers. The result is a fresh and stylish look that still...
"This antique drop leaf table needed a TON of work, i felt like I was working on it FORVER…so remind me to not do tables ever again
However, I am pleased with how it turned out. Legs were primed and painted in Dark Roast Country Chic Paint. The wood is stained in General Finishes Gel Stain in Colonial Maple and the whole piece was sealed with GF Flat Out Flat." - Kate’s Reclaimed
This desk had seen better days but was worth saving because of the gorgeous wood grain I knew was underneath all the old varnish.
After a good sanding, it was painted in a custom mix of...
Custom Cornhole set by Moose Custom Boards! General Finishes Colonial Maple Gel Stain, Varathane Black, Mixol 18, 99.
"This adorable cabinet was sanded and stained in General Finishes Colonial Maple Gel Stain and sealed. It also has the gorgeous scalloped drawers and is so well built!!" - Upcycling by Amy
"This end table was a LOT of work to get off the two layers of damaged veneer and repair the rest but I just love the final look! Painted in...
"My first deep green piece, ever! My customer asked for spruce, so I mixed General Finishes Emerald and Coastal Blue until I got the desired color. Top coated with GF High Performance Topcoat Satin for a beautiful finish.Top stained with Colonial Maple Gel Stain. " - Vintage Painted Pieces
Bright and vibrant cornhole board set
General Finishes Gel Stains: Black, Ash Gray mixed with Nutmeg, White, New Pine mixed with Mixol for the blue, Colonial Maple mixed with Mixol for the red.
Left to Right
Colonial Maple, Black, Nutmeg, Antique Walnut
custom mix of Dixie Bell Collard Greens, Sand Bar and Hampton Olive and General Finishes mix of Colonial Maple and Brown Mahogany for the top.
Shout out to General Finishes and mixolusa for having top notch products to helpme achieve great colors and execute designs like this!!
Set in GF Candlelite, Antique Walnut, Colonial Maple and American Oak Gel Stain
This one is in amazing condition and deserved my favorite color - green Custom paint mix with...
We love drop leaf tables and this one turned out so pretty after some TLC. Refinished in a custom green paint mix and stained using General Finishes Colonial Maple
"This classic traditional pine farmhouse table has been delivered and ready for many meals and memories to be shared around the table. Stain: General Finishes Gel Stain Colonial Maple." - RAW to Reclaimed Woodworking LLC
"This table had been well-loved and through several kids, but empty-nester mama needed a fresh surface for the next chapter of life. I totally brought her back to life. The owner was shocked and delighted how it looked brand new! I stripped the top and sanded it down then applied General Finishes Colonial Maple Gel Stain then topped with High Performance Topcoat. It’s ready for another 20 years of love!" - Soleil Furnishings
Box was built by my husband Jim and stained in General Finishes Colonial Maple Gel Stain. The top was screwed in so it can be easily removed to plant in it after the wedding. Bottom already had drainage holes in it too.
"I sanded the whole piece down completely to bare wood, stained it in General Finishes American Oak and Colonial Maple Gel Stain to try to compliment the color of a dresser in her bedroom already. Once happy with the color match the whole piece was sealed in 3 coats of GF Arm-R-Seal to protect it for years to come! To really finish off the new and improved look, I did a deep clean on the hardware to take off all the black tarnish from year of grime. Stained pieces are a LOT of work especially...
"Dixie dresser with 2 matching nightstands, redesigned in a neutral General Finishes Reverent Gray along with GF Colonial Maple Gel Stain for a light and modern feel. New brushed silver hardware complete the look." - Just a Touch of Paint
"Mid century six drawer dresser, redesigned in General Finishes Alabaster Milk Paint with Colonial Maple Gel Stain on the drawers." - Just a Touch of Paint
"This gorgeous dresser has had a HUGE makeover and is ready for purchase!! Refurbished in Dixie Bell Painte Company Drop Cloth and the top was stained in General Finishes Colonial Maple - it's an eye catching combo!! It had some very dated knobs, so new cup pulls were a must."
Framed out in GF Lamp Black Milk Paint and the middle boards were stained in GF Colonial Maple Gel Stain for a nice warm look.
Colonial Maple Gel Stain
Custom Mix Dixie Bell Gravel Road + In the Navy
"I completely stripped this dresser to the original oak, sanded with 5 grades of sandpaper, sealed the wood, applied Gel Stain by General Finishes in Colonial Maple and top coated with 3 coats of General Finishes Arm-R-Seal. We made new drawer bottoms and I stained, painted and stenciled the insides and sides of the drawers and then finished with Wise Owl Lemon Verbena Furniture Salve. Added new hardware. Repaired and new backing on the mirror. Cleaned up and painted the casters and mirror...
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!
