I have to brag for this lady that bought this pedestal table from me. I told her about the Java Gel Stain I sold and she bought some. She sent me this pic 2 days later! She was thrilled by how easy and quick it was to use. - Meaghan from Metamorphosis- Transforming the look of Furniture
This fabulous fiberglass door "got a facelift with General General Finishes Java Gel Stain," courtesy of Nook & Cranny! What pre-existing surfaces can you apply General Finishes Gel Stain (AKA One Coat Wonder) to? Find out here! http://bit.ly/1hN0Psr
This beauty made it to her new home last week. She was painted in Coral Crush (Milk Paint) and the drawers were stained with Java Gel Stain by General Finishes. It was protected overall with their Flat High Performance Top Coat. I LOVE contrast of the gold handles. - Shared by Rustic Soul Vintage Goods (http://on.fb.me/1q4Zqu9)
How cool is this custom-built phone charging station?! Richard Cockerham made this phenomenal "deluxe three" charging station with shelves and trim, and then he stained it with Nutmeg Gel Stain. Richard says, "Vintage Cherry Dye Stain and Nutmeg Gel Stain are very popular!" If you're ever wondering which type of stain to use on your project (water-based or oil-based?), then check out this video where Tom explains the pros and cons to help you decide!...
American made, solid Maple table and chairs finished with Brown Mahogany Gel Stain from General Finishes. - Courtesy of The Wood Shed (http://on.fb.me/1phgofG) What a stunning restyle! Here are some tips for applying our Gel Oil-Based Finishes, for beginners and pros alike. http://bit.ly/TH3o48
Custom Cottage Chic restyled this bright bench in Klein Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain! Watch this video to learn how to apply Gel Stain on bare wood vs. previously finished wood! http://bit.ly/1kYVp8f
Chrissie's Collection created a new gorgeous look for this Mahogany bow front dresser with General Finishes Buttermilk Yellow Milk Paint and our Java Gel Stain.
The Jolly Green Giant by Modern Vintage "This used to be a cabinet, but with the doors removed it is an open shelf ready for books or baskets or anything in between. It's been painted a bold green that has been toned down a bit with the dark stained top and drawers. Dressed up with a tiny bit of fancy on the original pulls." The green is a mix of GF Basil Green and Emerald Milk Paint and the top and drawers were stained with our Java Gel Stain, aka, "The One Coat Wonder".
Courtesy of Not So Plain Sophia Jane:"Gorgeous Entry way/Sofa Table! This is a finely made piece of Universal Furniture. The top has been refinished with Java Gel Stain to bring out the amazing inlaid wood details and sealed with High Performance Top Coat for durability. The bottom is finished in a simple, classic black and lightly distressed for interest."
Here's a little afternoon delight... this lightly distressed vintage vanity was refinished with Java Gel Stain on top, shared by Vintage Rejuvenations! To recreate this stunning look, we recommend pairing our Antique White and Seagull Gray Milk Paints! Wondering whether to use a water-based or oil-based stain? In this video, Tom explains the differences between our stains!
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This handsome antique highboy dresser was given new life with Java Gel Stain and aged details with Van Dyke Brown Glaze, courtesy of Shelley at Fresh Patina! The details were painted with Comfort Gray by Sherwin Williams. Shelley says, "Don't forget the top coat...Wipe On Gel Top Coat from General Finishes is so easy to use!" Thanks for sharing, we love it! Learn how to apply our Gel Top Coat in our video tutorial!
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Dignified is the right word for this darling solid wood desk, restyled by Rehab to Fab! "I decided to use my trusty Java Gel Stain from General Finishes on the top, drawers, & feet. The "one coat wonder" blew me away again. I then used my favorite General Finishes Milk Paint color, Coastal Blue, which made him so stately... I wiped on 'Arm-R-Seal' (Top Coat) with several coats to give it durability. I must say, this desk looks and feels dignified." GF Tip: All stains need a top coat,...
Sue from Sueper Shabby Designs refinished this table in General Finishes Georgian Cherry Gel Stain and Antique White Milk Paint.
You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
Chrissie's Collection gave this dresser a great new look. It was painted with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and stained the top with GF Antique Walnut Gel Stain.
Tara of Modern Vintage shared this gorgeous set refinished with GF Basil Milk Paint and GF Java Gel Stain. "This small antique oak washstand shows the beautiful wood-grain through the new dark stain. The case has been paint an herb-y green and glazed and the crazy ornate original hardware has been updated in a two-toned silver."
Jessie of The Primitive Attic (
http://on.fb.me/1wvlzYS) shared this stunning transformation, "Lamp Black with Java Gel Stain! Turned this Queen Anne style buffet into an instant classic! This piece is going into MY dining room!"
Rehab to Fab sure did some rehab on this darling table! Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain came together in the perfect combination on this piece, accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze and sealed with Arm-R-Seal Top Coat!
Shared by the very talented Mamye of The Distressed Fleur de Lis (
http://on.fb.me/1ssUKV8)! "These vintage school desks are painted in shades of blue (Halcyon and Coastal Blue)... The wood was stained with Java Gel Stain and the top was painted with chalkboard paint. Check out my cute photo bombers!” Love it! These darling desks are sure to get the creativity flowing!
We're loving this stunning buffet restyle by Chrissie at Chrissie's Collection! "This buffet was painted in General Finishes Linen. Linen is a beautiful, warm cream. The details were glazed with a mix of Van Dyke Brown and Black. The top was stained using one coat of General Finishes Java Gel Stain." See more on the blog at
http://bit.ly/12qAjOK! Thanks so much for sharing, Chrissie! Beautiful work, as always.
Krizia at Oak + Olive (
http://on.fb.me/ZQ3U2q) refinished this marvelous midcentury modern table with Java Gel Stain. What a beautiful piece! To recreate this look, we recommend pairing the Java with our Snow White Milk Paint. See Krizia's blog post here.
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Lovely 1800's sideboard refinished by Jessie at The Primitive Attic (
http://on.fb.me/1FMqlq4)! She gave this gorgeous antique piece new life with Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain. Says Jessie, "I think this color suits the piece perfectly to allow all of the ornate carvings to shine! I've just recently started using the Gel Stains, and cannot believe I waited so long! I was set in my ways...but this is superb for covering up minor...
Angela of Number Fifty-Three created this unique shabby painted dresser. The body was painted with GF Snow White Milk Paint and the drawers got Seagull Gray Milk Paint. As soon as the paint dried Angela distressed it to give it a worn look and the top was stained with the ever popular GF Java Gel Stain.
Brepurposed created these lovely French Script Two Toned End Tables. The top edges and drawers were stained with GF Brown Mahogany Gel Stain. The legs and top were painted dark gray and the stenciling was applied. We recommend GF Queenstown Gray for a similar look.
Meli-D Creations refinished this beautiful dining set using GF Antique White Milk Paint and a Brown Mahogany/Java Gel Stain combo for the table top and seats!
Have you ever wondered which GF stain to choose? Here is a video that might help you decide!
Which stain should I choose? (Differences between GF stains/dyes):
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Heather of Robins Egg Blue, Too shared this absolutely gorgeous buffet she refinished. The top was stained with GF Java Gel Stain and sealed with our High Performance Top Coat in flat. Fantastic job Heather! Can't wait to see more of your work in the future!
Cassie of Primitive & Proper found this vintage desk at a yard sale and decided to give it a new look. She gave it a light sanding and stained the top with GF Java Gel Stain. The base was painted with 2 coats of GF Coastal Blue Milk Paint. For protection and durability Cassie used our water based High Performance Top Coat in flat. The finished look is great! As of now, this piece is still available at Sweet Clover. Hurry in and give him a new home!
Be prepared to see everything in this color for a while!! I'm a little addicted. Tara of Modern Vintage upcycled this sweet little side table and chair with Patina Green Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain!
Reeves at The Weathered Door created this very informative post on using Gel Stain over an existing finish! Reeves says, "I think one misconception is that you have to strip and sand a piece down to bare wood before you can re-stain it. Sometimes that is necessary, but if you have a piece without much of a topcoat (sealer, poly, etc.) and the finish is in good shape, you can go over it with a gel stain." See the full tutorial here!...
Gorgeous walnut buffet refinished by Studio Paint,
http://on.fb.me/1rHMA5Z. "Finished the top, drawer and cupboard doors with GF Java Gel Stain. I didn't stop there... instead of my usual dark wax I used 1:1 mineral spirits and Java Gel Stain to glaze my piece to give it this wonderful patina. I LOVE JAVA GEL STAIN!!!"
Courtesy of Michele Gill Dotter: "As promised..picture of my finished tea table inherited from my grandfather. All General Finishes products - top stained in Java Gel, bottom painted in Snow White Milk Paint and lightly glazed in Van Dyke Brown then distressed and waxed. I think it turned out pretty well! General Finishes are my go to product. They have great coverage and go on so smoothly.
Courtesy of the talented Joyful Expressions, "I just dropped off this super cute beachy cottage dresser at M Again reMakes! It'd make a great buffet or entertainment center as well! Stained with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and painted with Patina Green, Holiday Red, Buttermilk Yellow, and Coastal Blue Milk Paints." Thanks so much for sharing this fun piece!
Charming antique china cabinet in Lime Green Milk Paint, distressed with Java Gel Stain! This gorgeously bright piece was shared by the talented Rochelle of Made New.
Shabby Pickins shared this charming custom order, upcycled with Coastal Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain on top! You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
http://generalfinishes.com/where-buy#.UvASj1M3mIY.
Stunning buffet restyle by Sea Change Decor! Brick Red Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain were the perfect combo for this statement piece. You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
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Gorgeous work by Tara of Modern Vintage:"This dining set was handmade in Germany. Made up of hundreds of individual diamond shaped pieces assembled in Q*bert fashion. I painted as little as possible black to update it and showcase the quarter sawn oak which was stained in a wonderfully contrasting Prairie Wheat Gel Stain."
Take a bow for Princess Diana and lil' Harry & William...."This credenza (Princess Diana) was rehabbed completely in General Finishes. Top was sanded down to bare wood then lathered in the color Java Gel Stain & sealed with Arm-R-Seal. The body was painted in GF's Antique White Milk Paint and glazed with my favorite Van Dyke Brown Glaze. Her boys have the exact same thing done & you would never know they were bought separately." - Rehab to Fab
Sweet little table transformation by Sarah of Take2! Sarah restyled this piece with Somerset Gold Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain on the top.
Tara at Modern Vintage is on fire with this red hot buffet! Tara used Java Gel Stain on top to accent the gorgeous red and copper tones. To recreate the look, we recommend our Holiday Red Milk Paint paired with Burnt Umber Glaze! Thanks for sharing, Tara.
Lillian Meade rescued her old 80's honey oak cabinets with Candlelite Gel Stain! She sealed her kitchen restyle with High Performance Topcoat in Satin, and even stained the knife block to match! You can stock up for your own kitchen makeover with GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
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Tara from Modern Vintage created this great looking table."This table had a bad top so it was replaced with random boards I found around my workshop, all painted a little different, and even threw in some polka dots." The top was painted with GF Antique White, Holiday Red and Patina Green Milk Paint. The whole piece was coated with Java Gel Stain and wiped off quickly to give it a fun distressed look.
Tara of Modern Vintage restyled this chair and side table with Persian Blue Milk Paint accented with a black glaze, and the drawer was finished with Black Gel Stain. What a gorgeous set!
Fabulous work by The Funky Junk Shop! This darling dresser was given a whole new style with Java Gel Stain. To get the same look, we recommend our Driftwood Milk Paint! You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
http://generalfinishes.com/where-buy#.UvASj1M3mIY.
The Funky Junk Shop created this magnificent piece with General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain on top. Such a beautiful combination of colors. This would look great in anyone's home!
Meet "LowBoy Blue," by Leona's Daughter! This charming chest of drawers got a much needed makeover with Java Gel Stain on the top and drawers. "Thanks for showing the dresser! It was my first time using Java Gel. Many more times to come - I loved it, and the guy at the shop where I got it was so nice and helpful. (All well worth the hour drive to get General Finishes items!) Thanks for a great product." To recreate the look, we recommend our Corinth Blue Milk Paint, this piece was finished...
Gorgeous Java Gel Stain transformation by Jeanette at Baycreek Boutique! If you love this look and would like to recreate it, we recommend our Basil Green Milk Paint. Jeanette says, "LOVE LOVE your products!!!!" Thanks for sharing!
This table and chairs got the full GF treatment by Susan Sweemer Cox. She used General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze. Susan says this is "my favorite color combo." The top of the table was stained with Java Gel Stain and sealed with our water based High Performance Top Coat in Flat. Thanks for sharing! It's gorgeous!
Big congrats to Diane of The Paint Factory! Her vanity was featured on Stylish Patina as the before and after project of the week! The veneer on this piece was badly damaged so Diane decided to "keep the good areas and work with the rest". For the paint, she went with a mix of blue, green and gray chalk paint. She used General Finishes Java Gel Stain on the rest. She also added an extra element by glazing this piece with GF's Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. Using glaze over paint is a great...
This "modern rustic" desk was given a much needed makeover by Tara at Modern Vintage using Java Gel Stain to bring out the lovely definition in the wood on the desktop! To recreate this rustic look, we recommend using our Lamp Black Milk Paint. Thanks for sharing, Tara!
Java Gel Stain to the rescue! Paula Shannon Basnett gave this tired end table two coats of Java, accented with a mod-retro stencil on top. Says Paula, "I love the coverage and finish of GF Gel Stain, yet the original grain is still visible." Thanks for sharing, this turned out beautifully!
