This petite and bright end piece was completed by Woodcraft Furniture, GF's April 2017 Retailer of the Month! The top was layered with GF Candlelite Gel Stain with distressing, while the body was painted with Patina Green Milk Paint with dark glazing.
If you live in the greater Cincinnati/Dayton OH area check out Woodcraft Furniture at www.woodcraftfurnitureonline.com. They offer fully custom...
Check out this handsome dresser by Bee's Knees! The body was painted with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint. The color of the drawer fronts was created using a custom mix of Java and Antique Walnut Gel Stains.
This adorable vintage rocking chair was refreshed by VintagelessJules using General Finishes Antique Walnut and Black Gel Stains. The seat cushion was reupholstered in a nesting diamond designer fabric. The result is a perfect mix of vintage and modern design.
"We can't get enough of this piece. The combination of the GF Java Gel Stain and Antique White Milk Paint has to be one of our very favorites!" - Mel & Mar Creations
Class sideboard in GF Java Gel Stain and Lamp Black Milk Paint by Sandy Dog Studios.
"I thought I was stuck with an outdated kitchen but GF Java Gel Stain completely transformed it. My husband and I now love to cook and just hang out together in our kitchen." - Tracy Eubanks
Let's stop for a moment to really appreciate this gorgeous finished piece by Whimsical Design - Bryan College Station! This buffet was finished with GF Java Gel Stain. Great work Whimsical Design!
What a stunning transformation this is by Bethany of Restored Living!
She explains, "After many months and hours of cleaning, repairing, staining, and painting, I’d like to introduce you to the new and improved Art Deco Dresser!... I just love the lines on this piece. It’s painted in General Finishes Coastal Blue milk paint, and stained with their Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Everything is sealed with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat for a great protective finish."
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"This Mid Century Mainline Hooker Floating Desk is a head turner! It's super functional, offers plenty of drawer space and storage and has a huge workspace... Professionally sprayed in GF Lamp Black Milk Paint with drawer faces and top workspace refinished in Antique Walnut Gel Stain." - Purposely Painted
Purr, what a lovely combo this is! Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations gave this piece new life using GF Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain. Great work!
Looking a specific off-white color for your next project? Go to the Design Center's NEW Color Mixing Lab to find that perfect custom color at http://designs.generalfinishes.com/color-category/color-mixing-lab.
Lovely MCM dresser in GF Brown Mahogany Gel Stain, Snow White Milk Paint and satin High Performance Topcoat by Green Spruce Designs. The gorgeous painting is by Dionne of The Turquoise Iris. These 2 make a great team!
Delilah Tree gave this cabinet a charming makeover with GF Driftwood Milk Paint. She glazed it with Pitch Black Glaze Effects and used Antique Walnut Gel Stain for the top!
"We beautifully restored this vintage secretary using General Finishes Brown Mahogany Gel Stain and High Performance Top Coat. The results were stunning." - Gild & Grain
Learn more about how to apply GF Gel Stain in this tutorial video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGMJWz3mnEo&t=5s
"Today I bring you the most gorgeous buffet. Farmhouse meets chic with a lot of love! Crystal jewelry and gold leafed hardware!!
I cant get enough of this baby!!"
-Heavenly Chic Refinishing
Products Used:
Top: Brown Mahogany Gel Stain & Arm-R-Seal Topcoat
Legs: Medium Brown Dye Stain & Enduro-Var Topcoat
Body: Farmhouse Milk Paint (not a GF product)
Can't get enough of the buffet transformation by Renewed Treasures Studios!
This stunning buffet was refinished with GF Linen Milk Paint and Brown Mahogany Gel Stain.
"We had so much fun transforming this unique table over the week for one of our clients. It is painted in one of our favorite colors: Klein Blue Milk Paint and top stain in Java Gel Stain by General Finishes!" - Mel & Mar Creations
This stunning table set was refinished by Renewed Treasures Studios! The top was stained with GF Brown Mahogany Gel Stain while the legs were painted in Linen Milk Paint.
CU Woodshop Supply & School of Woodworking shared this project from their customer Hillary S.
"Hillary is new to the area and wanted to make a new table for her new home. A CU Woodshop Associate helped her pick the yellow pine boards. They were cut, glued, and sanded in our shop. Using a foam brush, she applied a coat of General Finishes Gray Gel Stain to the bottom and sides of the table top. After applying the gel stain, Hillary used a soft cotton cloth to wipe off the excess...
"This was painted with a custom mix of Emerald, Klein Blue and Seagull Gray, then glazed with Pitch Black. The top was stained with General Finishes Black Gel Stain and sealed with Arm-R-Seal. The body was finished with High Performance Top Coat in Semi-Gloss." - J&P Designs
Check out more custom color mixes in the General Finishes Design Center at
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Bright and fun custom color mix by JR's Timeless Treasures Antiques and Consignments. 1 part Persimmon Milk Paint + 1 Part Coral Crush and Java Gel Stain on top.
GF Design Challenge Winner
2017›Upcycling›Country Chic›3rd Place
Can't get enough of this rescued cabinet by Gypsy-Magpie! Can you believe this piece was destined for the trash?
It was first given a coat of GF Antique Walnut Gel Stain then topped with Winter White Glaze Effects to make all those details pop!
"I have never used this glaze before but I have fallen in love! It was super easy...
This custom cornhole set was handcrafted by Burly Bags and stained with GF Black & Prairie Wheat Gel Stains.
"I am completely in LOVE! This piece features a stunning top and drawer fronts stained in General Finishes Java Gel Stain and paired with Annie Sloan's Graphite. And who could ignore those lovely lined drawers?" - ReFind Design by Coco Clare
You can recreate this pale blue color by mixing 1 part Coastal Blue Milk Paint and 4 parts Persian Blue Milk Paint. Want more inspiration? Go to the...
Fun chairs refinished with GF Java Gel Stain by Turning Leaf Crafts!
"Ummm...all I can say about this is WOW! We are in love with these chairs! We stripped and refinished the chairs and replaced the old brittle fabric with real cow hide."
Can't get enough of this GF Brown Mahogany Gel Stained table top by Farm Fresh Vintage Finds!
Farm Fresh Vintage Finds says, " I sanded the tabletop down to the raw wood before applying the stain. ******NOTE Sanding down the wood when applying GF isn’t always required but I’m pretty old school when it comes to staining and I like to apply stains to raw wood."
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"I absolutely love this gorgeous Mersman table that I recently refinished. But...I have no idea what to call this table...sofa table (too short?), foyer table (maybe?), Davenport table (I don't know what that is but it sounds fancy. LOL), console table (Winner winner chicken dinner?). Whatever YOU choose to call it will work for me. ;) The old stain was completely removed from the top, which was then stained with General Finishes Antique Walnut stain. The base was freshened up with Brown...
This dresser received a stunning makeover with GF Coastal Blue Milk Paint, Antique Walnut Gel Stain and High Performance Topcoat by Susan of Saw Nail and Paint.
Susan says, "I definitely had to go the extra mile to bring this dresser back to life, but I am so happy with the results."
Get all the details of this project at check out the before picture at
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"Can't get enough of General Finishes! Painted in Antique White Milk Paint. Drawers stained in a mixture of Java Gel and Antique Walnut Gel. Entire piece sealed in High Performance Top Coat in flat and satin. My new favorite combo." - LilyPond Vintage
"This little night stand was refinished using General Finishes products including: Seagull Gray Milk Paint & Gel Stain in American Oak. Light distressing gives this cheerful little piece loads of character. Available for purchase at Market Reneaux 1801 Government St. Ocean Springs, MS" - Indigo Lane Furniture
400 Rustic Station revitalized this buffet with Tuscan Red Milk Paint. The top was stained with GF Java Gel Stain & the piece was then sealed with High Performance Topcoat. Great work!
See more projects completed in red by going to the Design Center at http://bit.ly/2kGoexI.
"When your wild color loving sister comes over and you drink a few glasses of wine....you make this crazy awesome color....and you have no idea the ratio of paints you used but it turns out to be the prettiest teal ever!" - Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations
This custom color was a mixture of GF Klein Blue, Lamp Black, Emerald and Snow White Milk Paint. Java Gel Stain was used to stain the top.
"This adorable vintage rocking chair went home earlier today! Refinished in layers of Nutmeg, Antique Walnut, and Black GF Gel Stains, this chair has an incredible rustic vibe now. The seat was re-upholstered in a designer navy blue fabric with a vintage feel." - VintagelessJules
"Recently discovered your GF Java Gel Stain. It is the best product! We renewed this tabletop using your stain and are thrilled with the results! So user friendly and pleasant odor make this product far surpass its competitors. Thank you!" - KT Lyons Design
This pretty antique set was refinished by Flipping Fabulous with GF Driftwood & Seagull Gray Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain.
Bellflower Grove gave this dining set a country farmhouse style with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Millstone Milk Paint.
Nutmeg Gel Stained round side table.
What a delightful desk makeover this is by Bellflower Grove! This piece was refinished with GF Patina Green Milk Paint, Pitch Black Glaze Effects, and Java Gel Stain for the stained top.
Check out this charming Ethan Allen buffet cabinet by Bee's Knees! The body was painted in GF Queenstown Gray Milk Paint while the top was layered custom color using GF Antique Walnut and Java Gel Stains.
"This handsome MCM chest accompanied me on my first trip. Painted with General Finishes Chalk Style Paint in Slate Gray and stained with a custom mix of Java and Antique Walnut Gel Stains. This guy is rather handsome and I am pretty sure he would like to come home with you!" - Bee's Knees
**General Finishes Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with Queenstown Gray Milk Paint
"These vintage banker's chairs needed to be refreshed. Their bones were great; the existing finish was just a little tired. The chairs were stained in General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain which enhanced the wood tone beautifully." - VintagelessJules
"Presenting the most amazing piece ever!!! I completely refinished this piece. Broken veneer, completely stripped and sanded!! Pre conditioned 50/50 denatured alcohol/shellac. Stained with a custom mix of Candlite Gel Stain and Brown Mahogany.
I absolutely love tiger oak, and this baby looks more amazing then I could have ever dreamed of!!!" - Heavenly Chic Refinishing
What a charming end table by Naila's Nook this is! They used GF Java Gel Stain for the top, then applied Annie Sloan Old White Chalk Paint with Paris Gray dry-brushed over.
General Finishes offers a similar off-white such as this called Antique White Milk Paint.
General Finishes Design Challeng Winner
2017›Upcycling›Mad Scientist "Create a New Color" (Popular Vote)›1st Place
"This piece was finished completely with General Finishes products and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results! The dresser was painted using a custom blend of Milk Paints in Patina Green, Emerald, Coastal Blue and Corinth Blue, which created a wonderful peacock blue....
"Two-tone is just the perfect look for mid-century lines. Paint/lacquer frames the pretty grain & offers a more user friendly surface than just stained wood." - The Resplendent Crow
This piece was completed with GF's jiving Java Gel Stain.
"I feel like this was my original style. Stained top and antiqued off-white. I've definitely changed a lot but still love to go back to this look. General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel stained top." - Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations
Sandy Roe, Artistic Designer refinished this pretty piece with GF Persian Blue Milk Paint and a custom mix of Brown Mahogany and Java Gel Stains.
Learn more about how to prepare an existing finish for paint or stain in this video from GF:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdS0X_TgpMI
"This buffet was painted in lamp black milk paint. The top was stained with brown mahogany water stain and the side detail with brown mahogany gel stain. The entire piece was then topcoated with High Performance Satin. General Finishes products never let me down!" - Sheila Pelle of Frugal Decor
"This pearlized beauty is headed to the booth at the Funky Monkey Vintage Store! A gorgeous antique buffet painted in Antique White Milk Paint by General Finishes which we then topped with Champagne Pearl Effects! The top is stained in Java Gel Stain." - Belle Maison
Check out this sexy dining table set makeover by DeDe of Designed Decor! This ravishing set was painted in Linen and Persian Blue Milk Paint. After staining the table top with Java Gel Stain, DeDe applied Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects for added texture and sealed the pieces with High Performance Topcoat in Flat.
Learn more about this masterful transformation by going to DeDe's blog at http://bit.ly/2igST6J
"I'll be honest. I have a slight obsession with rocking chairs. Their place in the home goes well beyond a nursery. They make wonderful additions to your family room, bedroom, or that quaint little nook! The chair was refreshed with General Finishes Antique Walnut and Black gel stains and sealed with Miss Mustard Seed's hemp oil. Trendy new black and white designer fabric in a geometric print replaced the old dated fabric. This rocking chair is now the perfect mix of vintage and modern!" -...
