Keepsakes Redefined gave this desk a sleek makeover using General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain for the drawers and legs and Seagull Gray Milk Paint for the body.
"This walnut mid century modern style dresser has been updated and is perfect for those who like modern/minimalist style decor. Drawers were sanded and stained with General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain. General Finishes Milk Paint in Lamp Black, enhances the body. Original brass hardware cleaned that goes perfectly with the look." - Redhead Refinishings
"Our latest handmade piece is complete! If you dig Rustic Farmhouse Style, then this X-style coffee table will be right up your alley!
"This is very well constructed - quality wood and assembled with craftsman touches. Every inch of the piece has been stained with General Finishes Gray Gel Stain and coated with Arm-R-Seal Urethane Topcoat." - Kristin's Krazy Garage
"Heritage (Drexel) Mid Century Modern Credenza from the Perennian Collection
The original top was scratched and faded, so we restored using several colors of stain. The body was sanded bare, stained General Finishes Antique Walnut, Mahogany and New Oak Gel Stains to get the color combination that best matched the original color. Drawer fronts also stained a combination of General Finishes Antique Walnut, Mahogany and New Oak, to restore the pieces brilliant contrasting colors....
"This gal was saved and refinished with General Finishes Java Gel and Snow White Milk Paint with a Flat Out Flat top coat!" - Ever After Unique Home Decor and Furnishings
"This all wood cabinet has been updated with the ever so popular label pulls! When I saw these doors I knew I had to highlight all the gorgeous details. The top has been stained in General Finishes Java and the body painted in a distressed Antique White. Bronze label pulls complete this transformation!" - Nap Time Creations
"We used Java Gel Stain and a matte finish to create this beautiful driftwood appearance. The white paint has a teal saltwash beneath exposing the teal as if left in the coastal salt air. The Java Gel Stain was the perfect choice to compliment this coastal piece. So easy to work with and never disappoints." - KT Lyons Design
"Is black the new neutral? For this piece, yes. The combination of General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and Dark Walnut Gel Stain on the drawers makes for a stunning statement." - Jubilee Vintique
"Who doesn’t love a good Cinderella story?This cabinet with its red paint and bird design, no longer fit in my clients new modern home. Painted in its General Finishes stain blocker to prevent any bleed through of the deep red colors. Seagull Gray and Gel Stain in Antique Walnut completed the look. Sealed with my favorite High Performance Topcoat. New hardware completes the look. She is fresh and fits into my clients beautiful modern home now." - Lily Pond
"Newly reupholstered Queen Anne style chair, completely restored using General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain and wipe on polyurethane.
This charming buffet was completed by Belle Maison! The body was painted in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint while the top was restained with Golden Pine Gel Stain.
We love these freshly painted nightstands by Boxwood & Brass! They comment, "I've said it before and I'll say it again, General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain is ALWAYS a winning combination! In love with how these beauties turned out."
"This is a General Finishes custom mix of Nutmeg and Antique Walnut Gel Stain finished with their mega durable Arm-R-Seal Polyurethane. Knotty Pine never looked so good!" - Wood Junkies
"These forgotten vintage pieces were made beautiful again with General Finishes Snow White, and black gel stain as a glaze and sealed with High Performance Top Coat in Satin for a subtle shine. They can't wait to be loved again!"- Amini Design Ashburn
Loving this buffet refinish by A Cut Above The Rest! Painted in Persian Blue Milk Paint with distressing and glazed with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. The top was stained with Antique Walnut Gel Stain.
"Finished up this stunning French Provincial table with a leaf and 6 chairs this week. This set turned out so gorgeous and of course, is one of my favorite styles! We refinished it using General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Antique White Milk Paint for the classic Farmhouse look. The whole set was finished with GF Enduro Professional Clear Poly giving it the best protection!" - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration
"Dining set refinished with General Finishes Linen and Brick Red (Milk Paint) and topped off with an antiquing wax on the white only. The top and little bench were stained with General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain. This product was amazing at covering up all the water marks from the previous owner. What a makeover!!!" - Red House Reverie
"This desk was refinished with GF's Brick Red Milk Paint, stained with GF's Java Gel Stain. Then GF's High Performance Topcoat in Satin! I love the statement of this subtlety bold red makes!" - Robin's Nest Renewal
"This console table has been completely transformed! The top was stained using a blend of General Finishes Java and Gray Gel Stain, while the bottom was painted in Driftwood(Milk Paint) and then dry brushed using Winter White and brown glaze to create this beautiful finish." - Nap Time Creations
"Finished up this gorgeous French Provincial buffet! Definitely one of my favorite styles! And it turned out gorgeous! We refinished this piece with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Antique White Milk Paint, such a classic. It was then slightly distressed to highlight the lines and finished off with GF Enduro professional clear poly for the best protection!" - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration
"I love a simple, classic black piece of furniture! This vintage buffet was finished in all General Finishes products. Black Pepper Chalk Style Paint slightly distressed with new wood planks on top stained in Antique Walnut Gel Stain. The entire piece was sealed in High Performance Top Coat. All new antique bronze hardware." - Home Sweet Vintage Painted Furniture
**Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with Lamp Black Milk Paint.
"Trash to Treasure! We found this little tray while out hunting for treasure. We sanded and stained it with General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain. It will be the perfect addition to our ottoman." - Fine Flipping
Learn more about how to apply Gel Stain in one of GF's tutorial videos:
https://www.youtube.com/user/GeneralFinishes
"Another Signature Boho Piece Hand Painted in General Finishes Milk Paint Colors: Patina, Brick Red and Persian Blue. Accented with Copper Pearl Effects and Candlelite Gel Stained Wood Top." - The Texasgypsy
Check out this fabulous vintage, French provincial nightstand and dresser set by Redhead Refinishings! They comment, "The drawer fronts were hand sanded and stained in General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain. The body was painted in GF Milk Paint 'Driftwood' and coated in their High Performance Satin Topcoat for durability."
Absolutely loving this MCM dresser in GF Gel Stain and a custom color mix of Patina Green, Halcyon Blue & Costal Blue by Painted Pieces!
Check out General Finishes YouTube channel at
https://www.youtube.com/user/GeneralFinishes for tutorial videos.
"Sharing a gorgeous curved front chest refurbished using General Finishes Lamp Black and Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Thank you for making our favorite gel stains!!!!" - Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats
Check out these two farmhouse bar stools - Simply Inspired by Mil completed these with Java Gel Stain with grain sack strips.
Lovely side table in General Finishes Bayberry Green Chalk Style Paint, Snow White Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain by GarageMama Vintage
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with a custom mix of 3:1 Basil Milk Paint , Harvest Yellow Milk Paint
General Finishes Design Challenge Winner
2017›Upcycling›Mad Scientist "Create a New Color" (Popular Vote)›3rd Place
We have been trying to create this color since we started painting 2 years ago and after many failed attempts we finally feel like we have "The Perfect Turquoise."
This color is made up of 4 parts Snow White milk paint, 1/2 part Patina Green milk paint, and 1/4 part sunglow milk...
General Finishes Design Challenge Winner
2017›Upcycling›Anything Goes (Merit Judging)›3rd Place
Painted using antique white, lamp black, and a custom mix of the two colours (as well as some Fusion Mineral Paint in gold). The arrows were painted using 3M Blue edgelocking tape. The wood accents were covered with General Finishes Gel Stain in Candlelite. The whole project has 3 top coats of...
General Finishes Design Challenge Winner
2017›Upcycling›Bling it on U.S.A.(Merit Judging)›1st Place
This GORGEOUS credenza features our newest finish called the "Abstract Gold Leaf". Showcasing AUTHENTIC 24 KARAT GOLD LEAF, this exquisitely unique design is inspired by the beautiful gold leaf paintings normally seen on canvas today.
Since I absolutely love creating designs that intergrate a...
"This Sliding Door Media Console has been hand built with quality rustic alder wood throughout the entire piece (base, top, and doors). The top and doors have been stained with Java Gel Stain and the body is painted in Seagull Gray Milk Paint all by General Finishes. Of course, it also has multiple topcoats for protection! The natural wood features show beautifully on the stained wood as well as the painted wood." - Kristin's Krazy Garage, LLC
"We refinished this beautiful but well loved table using General Finishes Nutmeg Gel Stain and Antique White Milk Paint with Van Dykes Glaze plus completed their new Burress Amish chairs to match." - ReFind Design by Coco Clare
"I know I get excited about a lot of furniture....but...this combo is all <3, General Finishes Antique Walnut (Gel Stain) & Coastal Blue." - Remember When Furniture
Such a handsome mid-century dresser refinish by Kristin's Krazy Garage, LLC.
Kristin explains, "Using all quality General Finishes products, the drawers were stripped and restained in Antique Walnut Gel Stain and the body is painted in a custom color mix of Lamp Black and Coastal Blue Milk Paint to create a deep 'midnight blue.' Body and drawers given protective topcoats as well."
This pedestal-style table was refinished by VintagelessJules who restained with General Finishes Brown Mahogany Gel Stain.
We love this antique waterfall dresser refinished by NB.Restorations. Completed with Coastal Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain - what a combo!
"This poor old desk needed a lot of tender, loving care to get her back to beautiful again!! Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and stained with Java Gel. The top has a little hint of brown with GF Van Dyke Brown Glaze. Sealed with HPTC in Satin." - Designs by Willow Farms
Loving this Antique White & Java combo by A Painted Peace
"This Basset triple dresser is graciously painted in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and finished off with their Java Gel Stain on the top." - A Painted Peace
"Early 20th Century oak commode restored to perfection using General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Wipe-On Poly in Satin finish." - Vintage Amour
"This desk received a total makeover in one of my most popular color combinations of General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Driftwood. The top has been sealed with an oil based polyurethane for extra durability, and the remainder of the desk with a high performance topcoat." - Nap Time Creations
Loving these stunning tables refinished by Designs by Willow Farms.
"These Mid Century Modern Henredon Nesting Tables have been beautifully painted in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and stained with Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Sealed all over with HPTC in Flat." - Designs by Willow Farms
"This little desk is ready for the holidays! Styled in Tuscan Red with Van Dyke Brown Glaze and Java Gel Stained legs, it’s quite the show stopper." - Daylily Custom Design
Absolutely lovely hutch in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain by Market House Restorations.
*originally pine
"I have renewed several cedar chests over the years but none like this beauty. This extra long mid century modern cedar chest is simply stunning! I refreshed this gorgeous wood chest with General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain, it allowed the beautiful wood grain to come back to life!" - Nap Time Creations
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"We just finished this beautiful lane cedar chest for our client. It is painted in Snow White Milk Paint and the top [is] stained with Java Gel Stain by General Finishes. Love the way it turned out!" - Retta's Ruffles
"This beauty is headed to a cute little almost 3 year old that also happens to be an almost big sister! Baby arrives any day, so she gets a new room and dresser ❤❤ Painted in General Finishes Chalk Style Paint in Bone White and the top stained in Java Gel." - Soul Patina
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Bone White with a custom mix of 3:1 Antique White Milk Paint, Seagull Gray Milk Paint
"Queenstown Gray you are my new fav color!! This desk looks so handsome in these colors by General Finishes. Painted in Queenstown Gray and the top was stained with Java Gel Stain. Sealed all over with HPTC in Satin!" - Designs by Willow Farms
"This piece has been hand painted in General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint and lightly distressed with hints of white peeking through. These gorgeous turned legs are stained with a custom blend of Java and Antique Walnut GF Gel Stain. The top lifts for storage and has been lined with a floral pop of color!" - Nap Time Creations
"Awesome mid-century dresser refinished with General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint, Flat Out Flat Topcoat, Java Gel Stain and Arm-R-Seal Topcoat." - Virginia Vintage Interiors
