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!
Marvelous kitchen makeover by Melynda Crocker Bounds; "I wanted to show you some before and after pictures of my kitchen... I used General Finishes Java Gel Stain, and I love my new cabinets. Instead of buying new hardware for the doors, I spray painted them with Krylon flat metallic silver. My entire kitchen makeover cost me around $100.00. I LOVE General Finishes!!" What a great job, and a lot of savings! Thanks for sharing, Melynda.
Lots of elbow grease went into this elegant shelf by crimson + oak designs! It was restyled with our Mahogany Gel Stain for a rich, deep finish.
We've got a major crush on this mini Midcentury Modern makeover by Tara of Modern Vintage, nicknamed "Baby Black!" Baby Black was upcycled using Antique Walnut Gel Stain on the door and drawer fronts. We recommend pairing the Gel Stain with our Lamp Black Milk Paint to recreate the look. As always, thanks for sharing your incredible work, Tara!
Cottage Paints refinished this cute western table using General Finishes Java Gel Stain topped with High Performance Topcoat. The bottom was painted in GF's Holiday Red Milk Paint and dry brushed with GF's Lamp Black and Tuscan Red Milk Paints!
She good-naturedly adds that the children's book title, "Try Try Again" is a good description of her painting career! The book is also by her brother-in-law, P.K. Hallinan. So cool!
Courtesy of Modern Vintage: "We have been so busy painting furniture to sell in the store that we have neglected our store fixtures for quite some time now, mainly our checkout counter. The one we had was a freebee that we made work and it was perfect for a temporary solution. Almost 2 years later, the time finally came for a counter that represented Modern Vintage. Meet Miss Viv, and no... she is not for sale:)" Miss Viv was painted with a mix of General Finishes Patina Green and Klein Blue...
Tara at Modern Vintage always does stunning work! This gorgeous piece was given a fresh look with Java Gel Stain on the drawer fronts. To get a similar look, we recommend our Patina Green Milk Paint!
This beautiful table transformation was shared by High Style Restyle; "#OneCoatWonder - Java Gel Stain - certainly worked its magic on this vintage French Provincial table. Van Dyke Brown Glaze joined in as a sidekick by adding the glorious finishing touches." Thanks so much for sharing, we love it!
Sweet and simple sideboard restyle in Antique White Milk Paint and a custom mix of Candlelite and Antique Walnut Gel Stains, courtesy of Drab2Fab! "It was sold this past weekend... We could have sold it 10 times over, and everyone asked what we used to finish it with!" Thanks for sharing!
Chic console refurbished using Persian Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain by Sandra of Little Peeps Design!
"This was my late husbands desk which I refinished for my son's home. Stenciled inside the right hand drawer is a phrase my late husband used to sing, "Happy Trails". I absolutely love General Finishes products." -Nancy from 4 Heaven's Sake
Nancy used General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint for this piece, distressed, and then applied GF's Black Gel Stain to the top and to the matching chair. High Performance Topcoat Satin was then applied for an enduring finish.
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We're loving this wonderful waterfall dresser makeover by Westwind Days using Seagull Gray Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain, and High Performance Topcoat in Flat!
RElove All Things Shabby refinished the top of this gorgeous solid wood table using General Finishes Brown Mahogany Gel Stain!
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Sarah from Take2 refinished this coffee table and end table set using General Finishes Patina Green Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain topped with High Performance Topcoat Satin! "Love GF paint!!" -Sarah
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.
What a gorgeous combination! Laura from Third Degree Furniture refinished the wood paneling and cabinet doors using General Finishes Antique Walnut and Java Gel Stains!
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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Shared by Tara of Modern Vintage: "This cute little table has a lot of character and small enough to fit anywhere." This lovely piece was finished with Java Gel Stain, and we recommend our Patina Green Milk Paint for a similar look.
Tara of Modern Vintage used Java Gel Stain mixed with another dark stain to stain the radiant rays on the top of this buffet! Tara says, "This is the ultimate statement piece. As a furniture painter, I consider this my "buffet masterpiece." To achieve a similar look, we recommend our Seagull Gray Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain!
This lovely buffet was restyled by Shabby Pickins using Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain - such a classic combo! We love how this piece turned out!
Elegant entertainment center restyle by Teri Simons-Watwood! Teri used Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain on this gorgeous piece. Thanks so much for sharing!
We're loving this refined Tuscan Red bench by Decor Amore! This piece was also finished with Antique Walnut Gel Stain and Exterior 450 Topcoat for outside use. "So easy to use and the result is a beautiful finish. Thanks!"
Check out the before and after pictures from this fabulous kitchen transformation by Sirlene Cornett! Sirlene says, "A big Thank you for your awesome Java Gel Stain!!! Love it !!!!" 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. #GeneralFinishes #GelStain #JavaGelStain
This stunning nine drawer French Provincial dresser was refinished by Tara from Modern Vintage (
http://on.fb.me/1kfTmDq) using a stain mix of GF's Java Gel Stain along with a regular dark stain.
Tara says, "The top is super glossy and oh so smooth! The flowers have been shaded in with stain and shows off the pretty wood-grain."
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The top and doors of this gorgeous buffet were refinished using General Finishes Java Gel Stain by Tara from Modern Vintage (http://on.fb.me/1kfTmDq). 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. #GeneralFinishes #GelStain #JavaGelStain
Big congrats to Re-fab Home Furnishings on becoming a finalist in the 2014 Martha Stewart American Made Design contest!! Re-Fab Home Furnishings says, "Our table finished in Lamp Black Milk Paint and Candlelite Gel Stain is one of our featured products when we were nominated and it helped push us through the judging."
Check out this angled table made by John Capo / Art to Life Productions. It was stained with General Finishes Candlelight Gel Stain and it looks amazing!
Classy bathroom vanity painted by Teresa Jones using Millstone Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain on the top, and Exterior 450 Topcoat to make it extra waterproof - what a great idea!
Tara of Modern Vintage refinished this dinette set with sweet "sketchy" flowers stained on top using Java Gel Stain mixed with another dark stain. So creative, we love it! We recommend our Halcyon Blue Milk Paint to achieve a similar look on the legs and chairs. Thanks for sharing, Tara!
We're loving this gorgeous Java-themed collage shared by Rehab to Fab! "Nothing prettier than General Finishes Gel Stain in Java." Don't you agree?
Karla Jones from Hart & Soul Designs says, "Loving the Patina Green & Java Gel. Such a cool classic combo!!!" -Karla To find a retailer near you, visit: http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu GF products are also available at Woodcraft and Rockler stores in the US, and limited selections available at Lee Valley in Canada. #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #GelStain #JavaGelStain
Ashley Bundziak refinished her bathroom cabinets using General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain. It was her first time using GF Gel Stain, and we think she did a great job!
To find a retailer near you, visit:
http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu GF products are also available at Woodcraft and Rockler stores in the US, and limited selections available at Lee Valley in Canada.
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Arlene Mansfield shared this marvelous kitchen makeover, "Jody Daimler and her son planned a wonderful surprise for daughter in law/wife while she was out of town. They gave the kitchen a new personality with General Finishes Java Gel Stain. Great Job!"
Shared by the lovely High Style Restyle, Java Gel Stain "#OneCoatWonder was WONDERFUL to help complete my Restoration Hardware-style finish on this oak table. #flawlessfinish" We have to agree, it's stunning! Thanks for sharing. To achieve a similar look, we recommend pairing the Java Gel Stain with our Linen Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze.
Acanthus Hardware & Studio says, "Experimenting with Java Gel. The only prep to the surface is a wipe down with denatured alcohol and a "very" light sanding. Who would have thought! General Finishes Java Gel produces a hand-rubbed finish."
For General Finishes official prep suggestions, check out these blog posts:
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This gorgeous desk was shared by Pleasant Pickin's, "Just used the Antique Walnut Gel Stain on this cute desk and am loving this colour as well!!"
Becky Dockter gave her kitchen a much needed makeover using Java Gel Stain! Fabulous!
Julia from restored + restyled refinished this hutch using GF's Antique White Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects! The shelf was rebuilt and stained with a combination of GF's Java and Antique Walnut Gel Stains, and the whole piece was sealed in GF's High Performance Poly! "Love the end result!" -Julia #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #GlazeEffects #GelStain
Vintage Paints turned this old laminate table top into a beauty with two coats of General Finishes Java Gel Stain!
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"After some waiting, scraping, sanding and cleaning I finished the top with General Finishes Gel Stain in Java. I've had great results using this stain every single time. And that is totally saying a lot because, for as much furniture as I paint, staining always makes me super nervous. ...So, for the remainder of the table I painted it with General Finishes Milk Paint in Millstone. This is the first time I have used this particular shade and it is a nice, tan-based neutral a couple of shades...
Modern Vintage used General Finishes Java Gel Stain, aka, One Coat Wonder, to enhance the beauty of this chest of drawers. It looks amazing!
This piece is a red mahogany Duncan Phyfe chest of drawers. The top and drawers were stripped and stained to deepen the pretty red color.
Dust and All Vintage really out did themselves with this 1920's buffet. It was transformed with the help of General Finishes Java Gel Stain. Absolutely stunning!
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This transformation is courtesy of Victoria's Vintage Designs. She picked up this piece at a yard sale and decided to turn it into a media cabinet. It was stained with General Finishes Java Gel Stain. The paper on the drawers is such a unique touch! Get all the details of the project here,
http://victoriasvntgdsgns.blogspot.com/2014/08/beach-house-media-cabinet....
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This charming kitchen transformation was made possible with Java Gel Stain, thanks so much for sharing Michelle Franchina! Says Michelle, "Thank you for turning my ugly cabinets into beautiful cabinets! I highly recommend Java Gel Stain!! Love, love, love my "new" kitchen!"
The Uppity refinished this cart using General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint with undertones of Klein Blue Milk Paint.
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Brepurposed refinished this buffet as a wedding present for a friend. The top was stained using General Finishes Brown Mahogany Gel Stain, the base was painted with a lovely white and it was sealed with our water based High Performance Topcoat in Flat.
Modern Vintage used General Finishes Java Gel Stain to get a beautiful dark and rich color on top of this buffet. Check out Modern Vintage's page to see more work,
https://www.facebook.com/TRWModernVintage.
Tara of Modern Vintage refinished this beautiful buffet with our "one coat wonder," Java Gel Stain! To achieve a similar look, we recommend our Patina Green Milk Paint paired with Van Dyke Brown Glaze!
This table was refinished using General Finishes Java & Walnut gel stain. "Those products helped me stain like a boss!" -High Style Restyle
"Poplar is commonly used in furniture projects because it's inexpensive and works best with a painted finish. However, my client wanted the top stained and I was not going to let her down. On the inside, I was a little concerned that I wasn't going to be able to pull it off..."
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This great mid-century modern dresser was refinished by Cindy at Romancing the Home at the Queen of Hearts (http://on.fb.me/1rsOPxL) using GF products! General Finishes Nutmeg Gel Stain and Antique White Milk Paint were used for the outside of the dresser. To finish it off, the entire piece was coated in GF's Polyacrylic and the drawers were lined in chevron fabric. I top coated the entire piece in Polyacrylic and then lined the drawers in...
