Crystal of Team Sutton Designs used GF Java Gel Stain to restore this Mid Centurey Modern Credenza.
Crystal says, "This piece was took only one coat of Java to bring it back to life! The wood is so rich and masculine, but it has just the right amounts of mahogany to keep it balanced."
Laura Vajgrt of Vintage 180 was so creative with this gradient-style dresser she livened up! She used New Pine, Nutmeg, and GF's jiving Java Gel Stains for the drawers! She sealed the shell of the dresser in Flat Out Flat, then used High Performance Topcoat Satin to seal the drawers.
Learn a few tips on creating a uniform stain color using Gel Stains at http://youtu.be/J-9_c0Ku6zA.
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Laura Vajgrt of Vintage 180 stunned us with this dresser refinishing! She used mulitple Gel Stains while also using water-based topcoats for the finish!
Laura explains, "I used GF Gel Stains in Nutmeg, Java and Brown Mahogany. The shell was sealed using Flat Out Flat. The wood drawers were sealed using the High Performance Topcoat Satin."
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"From the moment I saw this dresser I knew it had to be painted in Coastal Blue and stained with Java Gel Stain. It's a classic combination that will make you stop in your tracks! Thanks for always being my go to brand." - The Goodie Girl Shoppe
Liz of the Naptime Decorator shares this quick and easy project she did over the weekend with Java Gel Stain!
"It’s funny – I didn’t even know I was going to do this project when I woke up that morning, and by 9:30, I had a brush in my hand. Not even an hour later, I was all done! I am blown away at how easy this was!" - Liz
To learn more about her project, go to her blog at http://bit.ly/2akeLaL
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What a classy and curvaceous table this is! Roots & Wings Furniture used Milk Paint and Gel Stain to freshen up this piece!
They elaborate, "Isn't this curvy table a beauty?! The combo of Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain never gets old, especially on a piece like this!"
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"This adorable little mid-century end table is surprisingly heavy & solid. The base is done with a I Love Saltwash mix with General Finishes Key West Blue Chalk Style Paint, with GF Fjord Blue over it. The top is done with GF Java Gel Stain & GF Wipe On Urethane. It is sealed with GF Flat Out Flat. See the step by step on my Facebook page. The sign... I love it so much that I almost kept it (that should surprise few... because I AM a hoarder). This canvas was done using General Finishes...
Anastasia of Anastasia Vintage blew GF away with this stunning accent table!
She explains, "Once all the structural repairs were done, it was time to make her pretty! First, I stained the top with General Finishes Gel Stain mix of Antique Walnut and Java. Gel Stain was the perfect choice to cover the Bondo-ed areas on the bottom and edges, and blend them right in with the rest of the wood. Then, I layered some dark blue and teal chalk finish paint I had in my stash on the table base...
We adore this bright and bold side table from Angela of Number Fifty-Three!
Angela says, "All I have to say is that General Finishes Emerald Green Milk Paint & Java Gel Stain is a winning combo."
Check out this lovely projects to one of Consign & Design's customers! This outdoor swing was painted in Persimmon Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain! What a wonderful anniversay gift!
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Lee Ann Walker Kuhn of Creative Moments shares a intricate dining table using Gel Stains and Milk Paint!
"For Sale: unique one-of-a-kind 42" round with 18" leaf wood dining table. It is finished in General Finishes Java and Antique Walnut Gel Stain and hand-rubbed Poly top with Miss Mustard Seed's Linen Milk Paint, which has been dark waxed and color washed for an aged look and sealed in tough coat sealer." -Lee...
"Hello curves! Stunning bow front / serpentine tiger oak dresser with original and amazing ornate hardware... This piece is sure to make a statement in any room. Professionally sprayed in Polished Pearl (a creamy off white) and drawer faces refinished in General Finishes Java (gel stain). New fabric drawer liners to add a the perfect amount of fun!" - Purposely Painted
"I picked up a bunch of these chairs from an old church in Denver. They are original to the church which was built in 1920's. I sanded this set, used 50/50 Shellac/D-Natured Alcohol conditioner. I then stained them in General Finishes 'Spiced Walnut'(liquid oil based stain). I did two coats and waited 24 hrs between coats. Some areas wouldn't take the stain so I dry brushed some GF gel stain in Java in those areas. It magically blended it all together. Sealed with GF's Arm-R-Seal." - Rehab to...
"I'm sharing a custom table makeover I delivered to my client. She recently moved into a new home and while her gorgeous kitchen table fit nicely with her former space's decor, the warm medium oak color wasn't right for the new kitchen with the dark espresso wood floors. She wanted the table darker but still wanted to see the old finish peeking underneath so I refinished her table in two phases with General Finishes products. First by using Java Gel Stain (one coat applied in dry brush fashion...
Such a fun table! This got a decorative new look with General Finishes Java Gel Stain.
Lovely vintage dining set refinished in GF Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain.
Total transformation with Java Gel Stain by DRE DESIGNS!
NOTE: The only GF topcoat we recommend using on stairs or floors is Pro Image Topcoat. Pro Image can be special ordered from a GF Retailer near you. Let Gel Stain dry a minimum of 72 hours before adding Pro Image Topcoat or any other water based sealant.
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"I'm just stopping by to say thanks for your great products: Java Gel, and High Performance Top Coats in Satin and Flat to help restore this striking sideboard! It was imported from England and designed by a respected designer of mid century pieces...Peter Hayward. It's ready for another 60 years of love and life! :) " ~ Robin of RPK Interiors
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Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations livened up this chest of drawers with a custom blend of Basil and Emerald Milk Paint! They also used GF's jiving Java Gel Stain for the top.
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General Finishes Gel Stains - top to bottom, left to right
Antique Walnut, Brown Mahogany, Java
Gray, Black, Candlelite
The right side of each board is one coat wiped back, the left side is multiple coats for a more opaque look.
"Super in love with this beauty! She has a General Finishes Bayberry Green (Chalk Style Paint) base and I Love Salt Wash to give depth & texture, with a top coat of custom greige Lush•Paint. The top is very rustic with different types of wood, so I used General Finishes Java Gel Stain & High Performance Flat Topcoat on everything." - Lush•Paint Designs
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This fantastic dresser was refinished in Snow White Milk Paint and jiving Java Gel Stain!
"Pristine (I mean seriously new) condition. This LA Period Furniture Company is solid hard mountain ash with gorgeous original hardware. We love the versatility of pieces like this!" - Vintage 109
Stephanie of Rehab to Fab says:
"This sophisticated grain sack table set was married together with General Finishes products. The antique table was sanded down, wood conditioner was used and a mix of Antique Walnut & Java gel stain was used. Top was sealed with 7 coats of satin Arm-R-Seal for heavy duty durability. The base is 1/4 sawn oak but need some repair. So General Finishes Lamp black milk paint came to...
"I am yet to find the limits of General Finishes Gel Stains. We used GF Java Gel Stain to create faux burled walnut. This added warmth to this worn finish." - Born in a Barn Antiques
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How to Apply Gel Stain to Existing Finish -...
Kim Northcott-Lewis refreshed this dresser in French Vanilla Chalk Style Paint. She layered the top with Java Gel Stain, then finished the piece with High Performance Top Coat Satin.
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace French Vanilla with a custom mix of 1:1 Linen Milk Paint, Antique White Milk Paint.
This vintage Carolina chest of drawers was given a fresh look with General Finishes Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain by Reclaimed Karma. Love the distressing!
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Amber Armstrong of Paint Me Perfect restyled this antique dresser using DIY Behr "white on white", Gel Stains (American Oak, Brown Mahogany and Java) and finished with a layer of High Performance Top Coat Satin.
We're so in love with this dining room table makeover from The Tattered Rabbit!
"I painted the base of the table (and chairs) with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint. I love, love, love this color and this paint and by far it’s the easiest paint I’ve ever work with."
The top was stained and sealed with Java Gel Stain and sealed with satin Arm-R-Seal Topcoat.
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"We are thrilled to be General Finishes' 2016 Blogger of the Month! Here's one of the projects we completed to celebrate -- a two tone dresser using GF Seagull Gray Milk Paint, GF Java Gel Stain and GF High Performance Top Coat in Flat! We love General Finishes!" - Revolutionaries Market
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MyBell Boutique used Java Gel Stain for these kitchen cabinets and island.
Team Sutton Designs says, "We stripped the veneer off the drawers to reveal the character of the wood underneath and stained in General Finishes Java Gel Stain with original gold handles. We primed and painted the base with GF Antique White Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance Top Coat in Satin. I thought in keeping with the vintage theme, I'd use a map paper for the drawers."
This darling little table was freshened up with General Finishes Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain by Angela of Number Fifty-Three.
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Dan Deering completed this fantastic kitchen transformation just in time for his girlfriend to return home from Florida. What an amazing surprise!
GF Products used: Java Gel Stain and Gel Top Coat
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We're loving this mid-century dresser refinished by Gary Thompson. Gary painted the base in General Finishes Linen Milk Paint and stained the top with GF's Java Gel Stain.
Amy Blotzer of Back to Life Restoration & Home Decor created a very innovative and beautiful design for a table top. She applied inking techniques to a copper metal sheet to the table. She then stained the legs and edge of the table with Java Gel Stain and sealed the piece with High Performance Top Coat Satin.
Shannon Casey layered this nightstand with Queenstown Gray, Seagull Gray and Driftwood milkpaint. She then finished it with Winter White Glaze and stained the top with Java Gel Stain.
Love these side tables by Antique to Chic by Jazmin! The tops were stained with GF Java Gel Stain and the bases were sprayed with GF Millstone Milk Paint. Then the entire piece was sealed with High Performance Topcoat in satin.
"We custom designed and hand built this farmhouse style dining table for a client of ours. The 4 chairs were from Ikea and we made those over as well by taking the wooden seats and covering them with foam and a swede like material. We stained the table and chairs with Java Gel Stain and used High Performance Satin top coat."- Back To Life Restoration & Home Decor in Houston, TX.
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Matthew Shearer gave his kitchen cabinets a fantastic face-lift using General Finishes Java Gel Stain topped with High Performance Top Coat.
"Absolutely love the result, but I had to be quite patient in between coats of the Gel Stain. It took 2-3 days for the stain to completely dry but top coat only needed two hours dry time between coats. Next time I would spend a little more time making sure high use areas of the cabinets were extra clean and prepped. -Matthew
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"I am feeling obsessed over this antique tall boy! I have to admit it's not like me to go with a bold choice but I am glad I did! I don't think I can part with this one just yet as it has gotten quite cozy in my living room. This project was a labor of love. Top and drawers were completely refinished in General Finishes Java Gel Stain. " - ReFind Design by Coco Clare in Algonquin, IL.
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Kuhlmann Collections of Wentzville, MO refinished this table with GF Millstone Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. Such a fantastic combo of products!
"I absolutely LOVE rehabbing Mid Century Modern pieces. I just love the straight lines & blank canvas these pieces offer. You can go so many different ways on them. I sanded the drawers & did a few coats of General Finishes Gel Stain in Java. I wanted a dark stain to compliment the white & gold. Simple but fun & elegant!" -
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Airdrie Furniture Revival stained the top of these end tables using General Finishes Java Gel Stain.
Courtney of JC Rustiques refinished this sweet table using General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Coastal Blue Milk Paint.
Jenny of Rustic Roots made over this buffet with General Finishes Empire Gray Chalk Style Paint. The details were accented with Snow White Milk Paint then topped with Champagne Pearl Effects followed by Bronze Pearl Effects. The top was stained with Java Gel Stain and sealed with High Performance Top Coat in satin and Flat out Flat Top Coat on everything else.
**General Finishes Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with Empire Gray Milk Paint.
