Hi General Finishes! I'm sharing a piece I just finished using Coastal Blue and Java Gel Stain. I love this combination and your products. Thank you! - Saw Nail and Paint
Farmhouse chic hutch upcycle by Bonnie at Bon Chic Refurbishments! Bonnie shares, "A challenging task for a furniture painter is to match a new piece to an existing piece in a client's home... I color matched to Sherwin-Williams for Your Home Antique White with Burnt Umber Glaze. The wood top was also too glossy and had several scratches and scuffs. So I sanded it down and stained in my go-to: General Finishes Java Gel. Beth agreed that keeping the interior of the hutch natural completed the...
Nick at
Restoration@StudiosOnSheridan shared this sweet pair of end tables! Nick says, "These two cute end tables were brought back to life using GF Java Gel Stain on the Mahogany tops. The bottoms were sprayed with GF Antique White, they were then glazed with GF Pitch Black. Two coats of GF HP Topcoat in flat were sprayed to finish them off. The hardware was provided by D Lawless Hardware."
Did you know you can use General Finishes Gel Stains as an antiquing glaze? Bonnie of Bon Chic Refurbishments used Java Gel as a glaze to accentuate the detailing on these night stands. For a similar purple, try GF's Evening Plum Milk Paint.
Paula Grider created this absolutely lovely desk and chair with General Finishes products. The desk top was stained with Java Gel Stain. The desk and chair are painted with GF Persian Blue Milk Paint and the details are accentuated with Antique White Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. Beautiful work Paula!
Finding Silver Pennies turned an old Jenny Lind bed into a lovely bench. GF Java Gel Stain and Lamp Black Milk Paint were used to help achieve this look. Get all the steps and details of this project at http://bit.ly/1JQrUlB
How stunning is this antique server restyle by Chrissie's Collection?! Chrissie finished the top with Java Gel Stain, and we suggest accenting our Seagull Gray Milk Paint with Burnt Umber Glaze and Burnished Pearl Effects to achieve a similar finish. Chrissie shares, "Antique server, very unusual design. Painted in an antiqued silver finish with gilded highlights and a Java stained top."
Stunning dining set restyle by Maxine at Studio Paint using Java Gel Stain! To recreate the look, pair it with our Linen Milk Paint. Maxine says, "Wanted to share this dining set I just finished I love the way the top turned out with the Java Gel Stain. The rest was painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Country Grey. Enjoy the rest of your day everyone!!"
Sweet trestle desk transformed with Java Gel Stain by Amy at High Style Restyle! Amy says, "I've never seen a trestle desk before and a little #javagel helped it transform from rustic to classic beauty." What pre-existing surfaces can you apply General Finishes Gel Stain AKA "One Coat Wonder" to? Get prep instructions here:
http://bit.ly/1hN0Psr
I was so in love with your winning color Galapagos Blue" that I had to try it for myself. This was such a fun piece to Recreate! It is glazed with Van Dyke Brown and the top is finished in Java Gel Stain and High Performance Top Coat." - Recreated Creations Furniture Galapagos Blue was created by Nicole of Rescued Furnishings and was the first prize winner in the "Mad Scientist" (Best Custom Milk Paint Mix) portion of the GF Design Contest this year. It's 4 parts Corinth Blue Milk Paint...
We're smitten with this armoire restyle by Bee's Knees! This beauty was finished with Java Gel Stain and MMS Milk Paint. We suggest our Seagull Gray Milk Paint to recreate the look!
The Shabby Chicas located at Homestead Handcrafts freshened up this beautiful antique buffet with Java Gel Stain and Nutmeg Gel Stain to create a two-toned effect, Lamp Black Milk Paint accents, light distressing, and High Performance Top Coat! "The Shabby Chicas located at Homestead Handcrafts carry the full line of General Finishes Milk Paints, Gel Stains, Glaze Effects, Pearl Effects, and finishes at Homestead Handcrafts on Thousand Oaks. We also offer free how-to-use demonstrations every...
Goodbye, honey pine! Maria Anne restyled this charming coffee table with Java Gel Stain and Gel Topcoat in Satin for a sleek finish. Learn how to apply Gel Stain on bare wood vs. previously finished wood here:
http://bit.ly/1kYVp8f and Gel Top Coat here:
http://bit.ly/1pDd2Q6
The latest transformation! Driftwood inspired black and gray table. A General Finishes project from start to finish. Table top was stained with Java Gel Stain and then overpainted with Milk Paint in Driftwood. The base was painted with Milk Paint in Seagull Gray. Protected with High Performance Topcoat in Satin. - Brightleaf Interiors
Wonderful 4-drawer waterfall dresser makeover by TRU Furniture LLC by Brittaney Pingree! Brittaney used a custom mix of Corinth Blue and Linen Milk Paint on the base, Java Gel Stain on the drawer fronts, and finished with Satin Wax.
Darling dresser restyle by Shannon at Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats! Shannon says, "This one was painted with chalk paint and we used General Finishes Java Gel Stain on the top, followed by High Performance Top Coat in a flat finish. Love how the Java Gel really makes the piece pop!!" Try our Basil Green Milk Paint to recreate the look.
We're loving this custom Coastal Blue and Corinth Blue chest makeover by Nancy at Artsy Chicks Rule! She added character with Van Dyke Brown Glaze, finished the top with Java Gel Stain, and sealed this beauty with High Performance Top Coat in Satin! Nancy says, "I’m so excited to share this new chest... it’s painted in the most luscious color ever. It’s a mix of those two colors (Coastal & Corinth Blue), approximately half and half. I also used Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects over the top of...
The dynamic duo strikes again: Java Gel and GF Milk Paint. A little furniture CPR with Driftwood and Java Gel helped breathe new life into this antique Hepplewhite buffet. - High Style Restyle
ReFind Design by Coco Clare shared this sweet table finished with Java & Antique Walnut Gel Stains, Whitewash Wood Stain, and HP Topcoat! For a similar look on the base, we suggest our Halcyon Blue Milk Paint and Winter White Glaze Effects! Coco Clare says, "This rustic coffee table has been finished in General Finishes Antique Walnut and Java Gel Stain then whited washed and sealed with High Performance Top Coat for maximum durability. The bottom is hand painted in Provence and waxed...
Can you believe the beautiful carved details on this dining set?! Rustic Roots used Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain for lovely old world charm. "Love seeing Rustic Roots's work in your homes! Please feel free to share pictures. Table is painted with General Finishes Antique White, top is stained with Java Gel and the whole thing is antiqued and sealed with a High Performance Top Coat."
Hello, gorgeous! Stephanie at Rehab to Fab shared this stunning vanity restyle using Java Gel Stain and Arm-R-Seal! Try our Seagull Gray Milk Paint for a similar look. Steph says, "This vanity is painted in Valspar's new chalky paint in 'Woolen Stockings' & sealed with Polyvine Dead Flat wax finish. The top of the vanity & chair is General Finishes Java Gel Stain & Arm-R-Seal. A coral peacock fabric was chosen for the chair & drawer lining. Lightly distressed around the edges...
Stephanie at Rehab to Fab gave our Arm-R-Seal Topcoat a glowing review! (Shown over Java Gel Stain) "I love General Finishes Arm-R-Seal & it's all I use on my stained pieces. I used to dip my rag into the ARS & it was like playing Russian roulette. So I have been experimenting the last few months with pouring the ARS on the surface. I then take my clean folded t-shirt rag and move it around in long strokes until it looks completely covered. I walk away and let it do its thing. It...
We're loving this shabby chic side table finished with Java Gel Stain by Sally at The Mechanic's Wife! Try our Patina Green Milk Paint to recreate the look! Sally used ASCP on the base. Read more here! http://bit.ly/1INc1RC
Susan at Saw Nail and Paint restyled this darling antique desk with Driftwood Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain, and High Performance Topcoat in Satin! Susan says, "I really like the look of a paint/stain combo, so that was my plan for this piece. I had recently refinished a dresser using General Finishes Milk Paint in Driftwood, and thought the warm gray would look great with the walnut wood tones." Read more at
http://bit.ly/1HwFOxF!
Fabulous French Provincial upcycle by Stephanie at Rehab to Fab! Steph used Champagne Pearl Effects and Java Gel Stain on this beauty. Steph shared, "This French Provincial chest of drawers is elegant & classy! It was painted in Heirloom Traditions Paint 'Buff Rose'. The most beautifully subtle pale pink color! General Finishes Pearl Effects in 'Champagne Pearl' was used to add some glam! GF's Java Gel Stain was used on the top & sealed with Arm-R-Seal. The body was top coated with...
Brightleaf Interiors gives us another great example of how General Finishes Java Gel Stain can transform a piece of furniture. This time it gave this antique Duncan Phyfe coffee table a rich and deep new color.
Chalk It Up Norcross, LLC is a fantastic GF retailer and did an amazing job refinishing this table with GF's Java Gel Stain. Chalk It Up says, "Java Gel is the hottest product right now for bringing a wood top or cabinet doors to life. You can brush it on or roll it on, and choose to wipe it back to see the wood grain, or leave it as is. Chalk It Up has all of the top-selling colors, and we can recommend a General Finishes topcoat to protect your piece."
Meet "Edward". He was refinished by Studio Paint of Fonthill, Ontario. The top was stained with a combination of Java and Antique Walnut Gel Stain which goes perfectly with the Lamp Black Milk Paint that was painted on the rest of the piece.
This handsome 1970's dresser was refinished by Vintage/Old/Loved. It was painted with GF Lamp Black Milk Paint and has a Java Gel Stained top. It was also sealed with our High Performance Top Coat.
Check out this transformation! Kimberly Konrath refinished her kitchen cabinets with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and sealed them with our High Performance Top Coat. Kimberly says, "The product goes on with such ease and looks so rich and warm."
Stephanie at Rehab to Fab shared this absolutely stunning chest restyle! "This oak cedar chest is exquisite, elegant, and just over all gorgeous! It was a honey oak before & if you haven't heard...honey oak is so not cool anymore! So to bring this piece up to date I sanded the top, used wood conditioner (always do!) and did 2 coats of General Finishes Gel Stain in Java. Sealed with GF's Arm-R-Seal. The body is a mix of General Finishes Milk Paint colors: Linen, Millstone and a splash of...
Mary Beth's Place shared her "Worlds Longest Dresser"! This six foot long dresser was painted with a custom mix of General Finishes Antique White and Snow White Milk Paint and the top was stained with GF Java Gel Stain. Love the classic look! Check out more from Mary Beth's Place at
http://www.marybethsplaceca.blogspot.com/
Miss Daisy's Attic refinished this radiant buffet with Holiday Red Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain - what a beautiful combo! "Believe it or not this was my first time using Holiday Red. This piece turned out much better than I had even imagined. I stained the top in Java, used Holiday Red with Van Dyke Glaze and topped it all of with High Performance Flat. Thanks for the great products!"
RPK Interiors created this "beachy blue sideboard". The top was stained with a custom mix of GF Antique Walnut and Java Gel Stain. The blue is a mix of GF Persian Blue Milk Paint and a little ASCP Louis Blue.
This stunner was refinished by Tara of Modern Vintage. "This is an incredible old oak chest and tilt mirror. The woodgrain is not like anything you would find on something newly made. I dark stained the top and drawer fronts and painted the case to show off the beautiful carvings". The top and drawers were stained with Java Gel Stain and the case was painted with a custom mix of Seagull Gray and Driftwood Milk Paint.
Mamye of The Distressed Fleur De Lis shared her gorgeous kitchen transformation. I finally finished my kitchen cabinets and it only took me a year! You know the old saying about a Cobblers children having no shoes....well it's true! I refinished my honey oak cabinets using General Finishes Java Gel Stain. I was a little scared to start with because I didn't want the kitchen to look smaller with all the dark cabinets but it actually looks bigger now. To me, the dark offsets the light walls,...
Modern Vintage of Hartville, OH refinished this buffet with General Finishes Patina Green Milk Paint accented with Winter White Glaze Effects. The top was stained with Java Gel Stain. Love the bright new look!
Laughing Abi Studio refinished this beautiful Mid-Century Modern Dresser with the help of General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Gel Top Coat. This project however was not without it's trials and tribulations. After staining, the drawers turned out splotchy. Abi figured out the issue and it sure turned out great! Learn the spot solution and get the details of this project at
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Charming two-toned sideboard by De-uglied designs! The trim was finished with Java Gel Stain, pair it with our Antique White Milk Paint to recreate this classic look. "I thought refinishing the trim on this sideboard would be a terrible amount of work, but the General Finishes Java Gel Stain made it a piece of cake. I've been wanting to try it forever, and it definitely lives up to the hype."
Red Shed Restoration shared this fabulous vintage polygon cabinet finished with Somerset Gold Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain on top!
Java Gel saves another kitchen! ThriftyDesigns of Flat Rock, MI modernized their client's kitchen cabinets with GF Java Gel Stain. Looks fantastic!
Chelsea at Chelsea's Creations refurbished this gorgeous buffet in Java Gel Stain and a distressed creme color! We suggest our Antique White Milk Paint accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze for a this classic style.
Classy kitchen refresh by Jenny at Evolution of Style using Java Gel Stain and High Performance Topcoat in Satin! What an amazing transformation! Jenny says, "Oh, how I love how easy it is to give woodwork a new look without having to strip the finish, sand and start from scratch! I was able to transform this space with my BFF, General Finishes Gel Stain." See her full kitchen transformation here! http://bit.ly/1Jno30K Refinish your cabinets...
This Mid-Century Modern dresser was refinished by Suzanne of The Painted Drawer. The legs and drawers were stained with Java Gel Stain and the body was painted with GF Coastal Blue Milk Paint. Check out Suzanne's video tutorial on applying gel stain,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlQPWhE2ldA.
Can't get enough of the rich, dark tone of this table top! The Purple Painted Lady of Macedon, NY refinished it with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and sealed it with our Gel Top Coat.
Jen at Jen's Furniture Rehab refinished this stunning ombre piece with Java, Candlelite, and Nutmeg Gel Stains, with Coastal Blue Milk Paint on the base! Jen says, "Since forever, I stain all my pieces with General Finishes Java Gel Stain... until today!! Not only are Mid-Century Modern pieces beautiful when refinished to reveal their amazing original wood grain, but they absolutely shine when you add rich color! This piece is perfect for that popular ombre finish, but I wanted to do more...
Check out this gorgeous kitchen transformation by Kelly Jo Flannery! Kelly says, "We used General Finishes Milk Paint which was very easy to work with. No sanding of the cabinets needed, fast drying and very forgiving. Great product. We chose Basil for the top for a pop of color and Antique White for the bottom to not clash with our almond appliances topped off by their High Performance Top Coat. In love!!"
Theresa of Painted Twice Designs refreshed this table and chairs with GF Java Gel Stain and Lamp Black Milk Paint. Love the new look!
Check out this awesome "Two Toned Geometric Chest of Drawers" from Brepurposed! The top and drawers were stained with GF's Java Gel Stain and sealed with our High Performance Top Coat. Here's Bre's trick to getting crisp clean lines. "I have to give a shout out to Reeves from The Weathered Door here because she is the pro when it comes to geometric patterns on drawers. I decided to try my hand at it using a tip that she shared on how to get straight lines. After staining and sealing my...
Saw Nail and Paint brought this Mid Century Desk back to life! It was definitely in rough shape. "It was missing one of its legs and someone had nailed a stick to the side. The drawers also would not close properly. The top had several stains and burn marks. It was also very dirty and full, I mean full, of cob webs." The drawers got 2 fresh coats of GF Java Gel Stain and the top, legs and handles received 3 coats of Snow White Milk Paint. The entire piece was sealed with High Performance...
