Gel Stain

"I love these products. So easy to use, and all of my clients love the look and feel. They say it seems like they were factory finished, and I have never sprayed any of my pieces. Amazing products!" -Thriftique Boutique: Thrifty, Antique & Unique Isn't this beautiful?! We think so! The outside of this showcase is painted in General Finishes Holiday Red Milk Paint with Pitch Black Glaze Effects and High Performance Top Coat on top. The inside is done in GF's Candlelite Gel Stain, the...

This is so cool! These dressers were topped with General Finishes Java Gel Stain using two different techniques. Left Side: Java was applied then wiped off. Right Side: Two coats of Java not wiped off. "Love the way you can get two different colors from one stain!! ♡♡♡" -Patty from Going with the Grain #GeneralFinishes #JavaGelStain #GelStain#PaintedFurniture

This cottage style china cabinet comes from A New Leaf furniture renewal and more . The top is coated with General Finishes Java Gel Stain. Kathy of A New Leaf furniture renewal and more says, "This was my first time using General Finishes. I love Java Gel Stain. I will certainly be using it again!"We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Anchors away! Loving this masculine bathroom vanity by Fish River Furnishings! Restyled with Linen Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain, and Van Dyke Brown Glaze, with gorgeous hand-painted details. Fish River Furnishings will be opening a new, larger location on Highway 59 in Robertsdale, AL in June. How exciting!

Another beautiful furniture transformation completed with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Patina Green Milk Paint! A dark wax was applied as well. "Once again General Finishes never disappoints!" -For The Love of Furniture This is beautiful! Thanks, For the Love of Furniture! #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #JavaGelStain #GelStain

Thanks to Furniture Alchemy for sharing this beautiful graphite colored dresser! "I'm going to have a hard time parting with this beauty." -Furniture Alchemy "I painted her in graphite with a champagne gold glaze on the details, and the top is freshly stained in General Finishes Java Gel Stain!" #GeneralFinishes #JavaGelStain #GelStain
"Have you tried the General Finishes paint products yet? They are the best on the market for giving a smooth and professional finish. Amazingly durable, minimal prep, they level beautifully for fewer brush strokes and sand super smooth." -Chrissie's Collection This sleek dresser was created by Chrissie's Collection using General Finishes Brick Red Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain. #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #JavaGelStain #GelStain
Here's a dramatic before and after table transformation by Number Fifty-Three. This table got the full General Finishes treatment. The top was finished with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and the base was painted with General Finishes Somerset Gold Milk Paint and accented with Burnt Umber Glaze Effects. Then the entire piece was covered in our waterbased polyacrylic topcoat. Gorgeous!

Drabs 2 Fabs did a bathroom overhaul. She used General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain on the cabinets and General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint on the wall shelf. Looks great! What a difference!

Lynn of Marbled Magic restyled this lovely table in Brown Mahogany Gel Stain. What a classic look!
Mary Schiff shared with us this lovely bench seat transformation. She used one coat of General Finishes Brown Mahogany Gel Stain and three coats of General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Satin on the bench seat. Didn't Mary's Bench turn out just marvelous?
"This vintage desk had great lines, but we wanted her to make a big statement. The top was refinished with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and stenciled with a classic harlequin pattern in GF's Antique White Milk Paint to match the base we sprayed with our Earlex sprayer. We couldn't help but paint a vintage chair to match. The original hardware adds original charm to her updated look. Everything was distressed and sealed with General Finishes Enduro Clear Poly in Satin. We have been using...
Julie of Simple Redesign shared this stunning antique desk restyle using our Enduro Black Poly, a 50/50 mixture of Java and Antiqued Walnut Gel Stains, and Polyacrylic Topcoat in Flat! Julie says, "I am usually pretty stuck in my ways when it come to product but must say, I will never use another black paint again." Can you believe the desktop was once covered in leather? Find out how to remove it on Simple Redesign's blog at...

Check out this beautiful handmade table by Chris Frans. He used a classic combo of General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain. Chris says, "Definitely becoming my favorite choice now for my painting needs."

A Java Gel Stain tutorial from Chrissie of Chrissie's Collection. She has generously shared her technique of applying General Finishes Gel Stains. always sand/strip the old finish before applying the new. We use an electric sander or Citristrip stripper. Then I brush on one heavy coat of the Java Gel Oil Based Stain and wipe away the excess with paper towels. I prefer to use disposable brushes and towels because this is a oil based product which means you will need solvents to clean your...
This darling dining Room Table and Chair Set was refinished using General Finishes Pecan Liquid Oil Based Stain and Arm-R-Seal Top Coat.

This divine dining room table was refinished by April of Simply Southern Marketplace using GF's Java Gel Stain. April says Java Gel is her favorite!