Gel Stain

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...

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.