"The top was stained using General Finishes Water Based Stain in Graystone while the bottoms were painted in pure white followed by an Empire Gray color wash to achieve this light and airy beachy vibe!" - Nap Time Furniture Creations
"Yes you can paint oak! These nightstands are the perfect combination of paint and stain. The tops are showcasing the gorgeous oak wood grain and the body is painted a light warm gray for an updated look.
Paint: Reverent Gray by General Finishes
Stain: Graystone Water Based by General Finishes
"Here’s the final version of this custom desk that we recently wrapped up. I added some more metal hardware on the top to tie everything together and think it turned out really cool! All ash hardwood, General Finishes Graystone Water Based Stain and Enduro Clear Poly Satin." - Rustic Valley Woodworking
"It's a keeper! This Mid-Century Johnson-Carper dresser got a complete makeover, all the way down to the awesome hardware. Painted in...
"Old dresser turned Farmhouse Coffee Bar!! I love this so much! First, I sanded the top down to bare wood and used my favorite General Finishes Whitewash Water Based Stain.
Then I removed the bottom 3 drawers and created one storage shelf and one large open space to store all the things. I left the top two drawers for silverware, utensils or your favorite stash of coffee and tea. Then to hide all your junk, I added a cafe rod with fabric. Keep it open or closed... it’s up to you! I also...
I always use natural oil finishes but when a client request some stain, I use General Finishes each and every time. Water based so clean up is a breeze, especially when running it through my spray gun. I love this stuff and you should try it out!
"I had a client that recently asked me to make a dog feeder to match her dining table - came out pretty cool! GF White Poly base with distressed finish, GF water based walnut top and sealed with Clear Poly Satin." - Rustic Valley Woodworking
"Ok I am OVER THE MOON with this makeover!! The back was completely warped and broken and every joint was loose. I took the time to re-glue and clamp every single joint on this desk and cut a new, maple back for it. After taking care of the structural issues, I sanded it down and painted it in General Finishes Lamp Black and after removing the veneer, stained the front piece in GF Whitewash water based wood stain. I top coated the entire piece and added dainty new knobs even adding one on the...
"This beautiful dresser was refinished in General Finishes Antique White and distressed. The hardware was refinished in an antique bronze and white gold. The top was completely sanded down and stained with General Finishes water based Provincial stain and top coated for added protection." - Estrella Design
"This antique buffet was refinished in ...
Desk, Nightstands and Headboard
Wood: Red Oak
Stain: General Finishes Provincial Water Based Stain
Finish: General Finishes High Performance Topcoat
"These end tables were completely sanded down, primed and painted in General Finishes Alabaster Milk Paint. Since I wanted to highlight the inlay on the top, I stained it in GF Whitewash Water Based Stain and sealed the whole piece in the General Finish High Performance Topcoat to protect them for years to come!" - Upcycling by Amy
"This set of matching end tables is painted in General Finishes Basil and the drawers were stained in GF Whitewash Water Based Stain and both pieces were completely sealed and are ready to go to their new homes!" - Upcycling by Amy
"We just finished up this stunning custom order table. We stained it using a mix of General Finishes Graystone and Walnut water based stains." - Belle Maison
"The pressure was on when Holly came to me with a Pinterest picture of a custom built dining room table but to make it even harder, she is my old boss at work!
Big props to my hubby Jim for constructing this baby. The legs were first painted in General Finishes Empire Gray and then painted over that with Alabaster so that when I distressed the edges that grey peeked thru. The top was stained in GF Graystone Water Based Stain and then top coated in High Performance Topcoat." - Upcycling by...
"This dresser was completely sanded down, primed and painted in ...
"This solid maple boho beauty made by Willet Furniture in the 50's was a diamond in the rough and I had so much fun shining her up.
She was stripped down to raw wood, bleached to lighten up the spots where the hardware and keyhole covers were, and white washed using General Finishes Water- Based Whitewash Stain. Re·Design with Prima furniture transfer in Folk II was applied, each area laid out a little different and unique than the next. And those solid antique brass drawer pulls really...
"This 70 year old, Mid Century Modern sideboard has been modernized. Our customer was so kind in insisting I refinish this family heirloom for her, so I wanted to make each detail perfect.
I stripped it bare with both a furniture stripper and several steps in hand sanding. Once the piece was brought to bare wood, I stained it with General Finishes Antique Brown Water Based Stain and gave the wood four coats of General Finishes Satin Polyacrylic varnish. The drawers and cabinet doors are primed...
"This beautiful dresser and table have been given a new refreshed look and will be heading back home. Refinished with Fusion Mineral Paint Casement and General Finishes Onyx Water Stain with Arm-R-Seal Satin." - Just By Happenstance
Learn more about using water based and oil based products on the same project in this video:
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"This “docking station” was custom made to hold specific items that usually end up in their drop zone. Phone, wallet, keys, watch, work lanyard, wedding ring, loose change and pens from his pocket. This wood was stained in General Finishes Tobacco Water Based Stain and was accented in Cherry wood around the edges to make it pop. I think that’s my favorite detail that Bill snuck in there, and I also love the subtle name. Nice and organized!" - Sweet VanJoy
"This small vintage buffet was refinished in General Finishes Queenstown Gray, distressed and waxed. The top and legs were refinished in General Finishes Water Based Walnut stain and top coated. The ornate hardware was refinished in an antique bronze and white gold. A beautiful paisley upholstery fabric was placed on the inside to add the finishing touches." - Estrella Design
"Meet Roger D...yes, a nod to The Who. He's classic with a twist! The blue and gray in Joe's new rug gave us the color inspiration for this groovy blend and everything came together beautifully.
I started at the base with Dixie Belle Paint Company Midnight Sky, faded to Antebellum Blue and capped it with Hurricane Gray. The drawers and top have been re-stained with General Finishes Onyx Water Based Stain and still sport that gorgeous woodgrain. New hairpin legs and wavy raised-stencil accent...
"Painted in General Finishes Westminster Green and stained with Antique Brown Water Based Stain. New hardware made of marble and gold accents complete this adorable transformation!" - Nap Time Furniture Creations
"This transformation is hard to believe when you see the before. She was covered in brown gel stain and her legs were all broken. Fast forward and now she’s pretty much a new dresser.
I added new flat black metal legs. Sanded all the drawers and white washed them (General Finishes Whitewash Water Based Stain) to accentuate that grain that you never knew was there.
The body was sanded and filled to make everything nice and smooth. I sprayed it with my Beachy Chic White chalky paint and...
"I gave the chest at the foot of our bed a little "lift" with gorgeous turned bun feet from Osborne Wood Products, Inc..
Stain is General Finishes Antique Brown Water Based Wood Stain with Semi Gloss High Performance Topcoat." - Eight Hundred Furniture, LLC.
"My client had this planter custom built, and I finished it using General Finishes Whitewash. I’m super into the whitewash wood look lately, anybody else?" - Flipping Unbelievable
"This beautiful Baker Furniture Inc. buffet has been renewed and given a second life! Those beautiful legs and top were stained in General Finishes Espresso Water Based Stain and the body was painted in Seagull Gray Milk Paint. - Nap Time Furniture Creations
Hand painted in a 50/50 mix of ...
48” custom built oak table stained in Graystone
"Let's start at the top, because why not? A beautifully refinished wood top is a hope I have for each charm when we begin. It's a gem in a crown, a feather in a cap...a piece of history shining through. For Daphne, the path to restoration was clear: Sand away the crystalizing varnish to reveal that stunning grain. For the next step...choose that complementing color stain. I went with General Finishes Water Based Onyx to deepen the tone and leave black within the cavities of the trim. Finally I...
"This equisite sofa table was refinished in General Finishes Queenstown Gray, lightly distressed and waxed. The top was refinished with Provincial stain and top coated for added protection." - Estrella Design
"This unique ornate Buffet has been refinished in General Finishes Reverent Gray and lightly distressed. The top and the legs have been refinished in General Finishes Provincial Water-Based Stain and topcoated for added protection. The stunning original hardware has been waxed in an antique bronze and white gold. This is an absolutely incredible centerpiece for any dining room, living room or entryway." - Estrella Design
"This Hepplewhite sideboard is a sentimental family piece that needed an updated look and I think we succeeded! The top was stained in General Finishes water based stain in Espresso and the body was painted in Seagull Gray Milk Paint." - Nap Time Furniture Creations
"This piece is GREEN with envy! This cabinet was my Granny and Gramps from my dad's side of the family aka my OWN family heirloom. It was in ROUGH shape from years of use. Missing veneer pieces, piece of the ornate feet had fallen off over the years and the top had multiple water rings. Lastly, the cabinet door was cracked and would no longer hold the screws in the hinges. It may have been in a sad state but it was DEFINITELY worth saving.
I gave it a VERY good sanding and cleaning. Then I...
"This large solid wood refinished antique sofa table has been primed and painted in General Finishes Antique White and lightly distressed. The top has been completely sanded down and refinished in General Finishes Provincial Water Based Stain." - Estrella Design
Learn more about how to apply GF Water Based Stain by hand in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEy3AvC36Gk&t=156s
"This rustic old world piece was refinished in General Finishes Tuscan Red, distressed and waxed. The top was refinished in General Finishes water-based Provincial stain. The hardware was accented with an antique bronze. Took a little risk with a red piece but could be a beautiful accent piece in an entryway or maybe even a coffee bar!☕ So many things to imagine and just felt inspired to put a little pop of color out there during the Christmas holiday!!!" - Estrella Design
Refinished Black Vintage Vanity. This Vintage Beauty was refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black, distressed and black waxed. The top was sanded down and finished in General Finishes Provincial Water Based stain and top coated. The hardware was refinished in an antique bronze wax." - Estrella Design
"Introducing our new Zander bed. This rustic-modern design is crafted with high quality Douglas Fir lumber. What makes this bed different from our other styles is that it has a low profile footboard giving it that added modern touch. This bed would bed perfect for any home decor style and goes great paired with our Cleveland dresser and nightstands. Finished in General Finishes Antique Oak Water Based Stain." - Meli-D Creations
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"Another client owned pedestal table revived and to think, I almost passed on doing this table! I was concerned about it getting too cold in the garage, but thankfully we experienced above normal temperatures and lots of sun in November which helped greatly as well as my husband's graciousness to let this table sit inside our home for several days while I sealed it. I did use a water-based stain by General Finishes in the color Walnut rather than my typical oil-based stain, which dried so much...
"Melina came to us in the spring, but took quite some time to tell us her vision for this transformation. She appeared often as we repaired her dovetails and sanded her wood fronts, but it wasn't until fall when she chose vintage glam refinery. Her tiger oak top and fronts had to remain a part of her, so I stained them in General Finishes Provincial stain and sealed them with semi-gloss top coat for durability and shine. What better color to accentuate that woodgrain than Dixie Belle Paint...
"This vintage dresser spoke to me from the minute I picked her up. The body was refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black, distressed to add dimension, and waxed with black to seal. The two top drawers was refinished in General Finishes Provincial Water Based Stain and waxed with black to add depth. I sealed the top for protection.This piece is so classic and meant to pass on for generations."
"Who doesn’t love a bit of Mid Century sleek and clean lines? The top and sides are done in General Finishes Coastal Blue and the front in Antique Oak Water Based Stain with some great geometric gilding in keeping with the lines of the piece....and finally not forgetting the sweet gold legs." - Emporium K Designs
"We just finished up refinishing this heirloom 54” antique table. This beautiful walnut table was completely refinished using General Finishes Espresso Water Based Stain and High Performance Satin Finish."
"This piece was once the bottom of a kitchen hutch. I removed the top and just refinished the base. The top was refinished using Graystone Water Based Wood Stain by General Finishes. The base was painted in their Perfect Gray Milk Paint."
"This highboy was tired of it's former look so our client sent it to us for a makeover! The sleek flat black with the exposed raw wood style combined elegance with a fresh rustic vibe. Created using General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and Walnut Water Based Wood Stain."
Antique Oak Water Based Wood Stain applied to raw wood.
"This combination is one of my very favorites on oak! This set was painted in General Finishes Queenstown Gray while the tops were stained in Graystone Water Based Wood Stain. New hardware from D. Lawless Hardware complete this beautiful transformation!!" - Nap Time Furniture Creations
"For this piece, it was taken from all over red wood tone and sprayed in General Finishes Black Poly. The massive top surface was stripped and stained with GF water based stain in Tobacco. But let’s talk about the details on those legs?? They were accented using Rub n Buff gold accent wax"
"I chose General Finishes “Linen”, it’s a creamer shade of white. The beautiful top was stained in “Espresso” and all the original hardware was cleaned and put back on." - Wooden Soldier Furniture
Completely restyled vintage pine furniture. Cleaned and sanded then painted in a lovely soft cream mineral paint, the tops were sanded and stained with General Finishes Antique Oak water based wood stain and then finished with Dixie Belle Company's Gator Hide for a water resistant finish and the insides treated with DB Big Mamma’s Butta in orange grove.
