"This is totally and completely a piece of furniture that I want to keep for our own home. If, I had the room, but I am sadly maxed out. So, is the life of a furniture painter, right? This, is also why, I typically try to use accent colors that would never go in my home. No lie. It is seriously easy to get attached to certain pieces! After a good sanding and cleaning, I painted the entire upper portion of the table with General Finishes Linen Milk Paint. This is a really pretty neutral; a...
Rescued Furnishings refinished this piece using General Finishes Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain with accents in Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects!
Donjia of Buttercup's Painted Cottage gave this divine vintage maple hutch a makeover using Antique White Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze, with Java Gel Stain on top and High Performance Topcoat in Satin applied all over. The decoupaged front panels are a lovely added touch!
Carol from Faux Illusions LLC says, "Drab to Fab! With General Finishes Java and Brown Mahogany Gel Stains, some light distressing. Used Gel Topcoat for added sheen and durability.
I really loved working on this chest of drawers. I used General Finishes Basil Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain by General Finishes. The knobs were done using an image transfer and the whole piece is finished with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat. It sold before I even listed it for sale to a private buyer. -Plantation Chic
Restored By Rachel says, "Probably one of my all time favorites right now... GF's Patina Green Milk Paint dresser with brown glaze and GF's Java Gel Stain top sealed in High Performance Satin. This color [Patina Green]... there are not words to describe how amazing this color is!! We had all the furniture clumped together yesterday and of all the colors and shapes my eyes always landed on this one. And not in a bad way either. It is vibrant but so pleasing to the eye. I'm in love!"
Time Gone By gave this sad side table a fabulous makeover using Java Gel Stain and Antique White Milk Paint! They'll be offering a class on how to use General Finishes products in August, so sign up today!
Shades of Chic used General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Snow White Milk Paint to give this table a fresh new look. It's fantastic! "The more I use General Finishes, the more excited I get about it. Finally a product line I LOVE!" says Shades of Chic.
What a stunning difference in the before & after photos of this table top! Shabby and Sew Much Mor used Java Gel Stain and High Performance Topcoat in Satin for this grand transformation. "Your products are the reason people can "Keep Furniture and Refinish It!" Luv your products."
Another gorgeous restyle by Angela of Number Fifty-Three! This swell striped desk was a custom order refinished in Coastal Blue and Antique White Milk Paints, with Java Gel on top for a smooth finish!
Ol' Country Chic says, "My new favorite color! Antique vanity refinished in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain."
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Tammy Folk Edwards refinished this dining table top with General Finishes Java Gel Stain & Gel Topcoat. "This was my first time using this stain and took a few try's for this big of an area to get it right but LOVE the way is looks. I can't wait to try the other GF stains. Best of all, my client LOVES her new dining room set!!" Fantastic work Tammy!! To buy Java Gel Stain, find a retailer near you!: http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu #GeneralFinishes...
Lori Sanders says, "Thank you General Finishes! I love your Java gel stain. I did this all myself in one week. This is an amazing product. It is so easy to use. I never thought I could tackle a job like this, but your product made it possible. I will highly recommend Java gel to anyone. Thank you again for bringing life to my "new" kitchen."
Fantastic work Lori!
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Gorgeous One-of-A-Kind Drexel Vintage Solid Wood 8-dovetail drawer dresser with beautiful hand-painted french typography! The top was stained with General Finishes one-of-a-kind Java Gel Stain by Imperfectly Perfect Redesigned Furniture. This would look great in any room of your house! Check out Imperfectly Perfect Redesigned Furniture's facebook page to see more.
Stunning two-tone vintage table with Queen Anne legs, finished with our "one coat wonder," Java Gel Stain, and Country Living's textured basecoat in Parchment by Brookielynn's Bungalow! We recommend our Antique White Milk Paint distressed with Van Dyke Brown Glaze for a similar, classic look.
Heather of Re-fabulous Furniture & Decor by Heather gave this cute little desk a makeover with Patina Green Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain! Heather says, "LOVE it! Seriously amazed at the wonderful finishes I get with your products."
What a unique piece! This industrial cable drum turned coffee table was upcycled with Java Gel Stain and ASPC in Duck Egg Blue by Pretty Unique Furniture. We recommend our Persian Blue or Halcyon Blue Milk Paints for a similar, more durable finish!
"And she is gorgeous..... So so hard to get rid of, wish I could keep for myself!!!! It looks even better in person. Gorgeous side table with General Finishes Java Gel stained top, Patina Green Milk Paint on the bottom and High Performance top coat added!!" -Chelsea's Creations Great work! To find GF products near you, visit: http://generalfinishes.com/where-buy#.UvASj1M3mIY #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #...
"This beauty was brought to me from a client who wanted a deep rich color so we applied two coats of General Finishes Java Gel Stain and wow is all I can say!
-Mellanie from For The Love of Furniture
Gorgeous!
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How about some sunny Somerset Gold to brighten your day? Restored By Rachel upcycled this gorgeous buffet with Somerset Gold Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and Java Gel Stain on top!
"The glaze is getting easier and easier to use each time!! Thank you for a great product!" -Alicia
Alicia from A Conversation Piece llc. used the Java Gel Stain on the top, Tuscan Red Milk Paint on the base, and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects over the red. Great work, Alicia!
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Check out this darling door makeover! Amy Orrick Clements used Java Gel Stain on a fiberglass garage door, and it looks fabulous! Amy says, "I didn't even use a whole 1/2 pint container of the Java Gel Stain! This stuff is amazing! Really pleased how it turned out looking like real wood!!"
Jason Hoy from Home Designs Faux You, by "Jason" created the finish for this thin textured cabinet door using strips of ripped paper with some overlapping. However, Jason says he can't tell his secret technique for the thicker textured look.
All we know is that Jason used Java Gel Stain for both!
"I've heard from other people that compounds are used in making this textured look.....however, in this case I'm stating that I used- 0 compounds for this cabinet door.....this door was done with...
"What a difference a small can of General Finishes Java Gel Stain made to update my kitchen!" -Lori Blum
What a fantastic transformation! Congratulations Lori!
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Miss Daisy's Attic restyled this dazzling desk with Java Gel Stain, Patina Green Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and High Performance Topcoat in Flat! "I absolutely love this color combo...Can't get enough of it!" You can find this solid maple desk at Rangeline Antique Mall, along with some other lovely pieces!
Marvelous midcentury modern makeover using Klein Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain, by Aurora of URBANCottage! "I LOVE this color and think it looks especially good on MCM furniture...This was a really fun and easy project thanks to my General Finishes Products! I highly recommend their products." Thanks so much for sharing! Check out more of Aurora's awesome work on her blog.
Java Gel Stain on the drawers and shelves gave a fresh new look to this handsome hutch by Michelle of Serendipity Art Studio! We recommend our Patina Green Milk Paint to achieve a similar look.
Here's a before and after transformation by Trillium Park Designs to feast your eyes upon.I must confess. When I started to stain the drawer fronts on this Mid Century Modern Morris dresser, I used a liquid stain I had on hand from another company. It was hard to control and I wound up with build-up around the drawer edges. I sanded them lightly and turned to your Java Gel to save the day! It provided the control I needed on the smaller drawer front surface and consistent stain coverage. And...
Porta Verde Studio gave this 1930's vanity a complete makeover. UN-REFINISHING WITH JAVA GEL! I dragged out a very tired, scratched and chipped vanity and bench from storage but rather than refinishing or painting them, I cleaned them thoroughly and then I used thinned General Finishes java Gel Stain and did a glaze coat and wiped it back. This is the result. Amazingly, it looks like the original antique patina and buffed up to a very nice sheen level. It saved so much work! Thanks General...
Casey Kolenda shared this beautiful kitchen makeover! We think it looks great.
"Here is my kitchen before and after using Java Gel Stain! It's amazing! Thanks General Finishes!" -Casey Kolenda
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Angela of Number Fifty-Three cleaned up these classic midcentury pieces with Java Gel Stain, Snow White Milk Paint, and High Performance Topcoat. Those clean lines certainly are stunning! Take a closer look on her blog.
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!"
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"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.
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The top of this lovely white buffet was rejuvenated with General Finishes Java Gel Stain by Mellanie at For The Love of Furniture! Great work!
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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!
"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.
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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."
This beautiful antique table is highlighted by a distressed chevron pattern in General Finishes Java Gel Stain!
Thanks, Tonya at MiMi's Shabby Chic Furniture by Tonya Silva!
"I really wanted to try the Java gel stain so I used it in my chevron pattern and I it!" -Tonya
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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
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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!
