Erin

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"We took these cabinets and buffet from its original honey oak state to something a bit more bright and modern using General Finishes Seagull Gray and Coastal Blue!" - Goodwillhunting Lawson    
"Sometimes you have to look beyond the "what is" and see the "what can be"... The before and after simply speaks for itself  There were a MILLION little nail holes and exposed sunken screw heads in its construction...which all had to have 2...
"Antique oak will always be one of my favorite styles! This solid buffet is a great storage piece and definitely makes a statement with the gorgeous original beveled mirror (can be used without mirror). Stained in General Finishes water based...
"A pair of nightstands done in Lamp Black by General Finishes as part of a bedroom set for my client. This is a true black color, and probably my most requested! It’s so classic and timeless that I can see why. These nightstands look so modern now,...

A small cabinet started out with an amber hue. My client wanted something in the walnut family, so I applied General Finishes Spiced Walnut. Looks pretty darn good

"Lamp Black by General Finishes is a true black color. It’s timeless and classic and right now it’s the most popular color that clients are requesting. This dresser is part of a bedroom set that belongs to my client, and this dresser is huge! Check...
Dining set transformed with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and flat topcoat    
A lovely pair of vintage (possibly antique) tables. They’re made of mahogany. I got these tables at different times from different people and they are absolutely identical.  The tables were given a makeover using...

Sample Chips with Black Water Based Stain Accent

 

 

"This antique maple buffet was hand crafted and signed by its original craftsman in 1912. Pieces like these are always worth saving to me and bring so much more character to a home. I started by sanding off the old orange finish. Then used General...

Distinctive Furniture by Stanley buffet

Top was stained Colonial Maple from...
"We took this kitchen islands from dated brown to something brighter and more modern using General Finishes Perfect Gray Milk Paint!"     
"Antique Oak Harlequin table. My initial plan for this OLD piece was to strip down and do a natural paint wash. Unfortunately years of being used as a plant stand took its toll. If you don't know... water causes black staining to oak. Because of the...
You all know my affinity for walnut and finding out this old vanity-turned-nightstands was SOLID and not veneer was the happiest surprise a wood lover could ask for. Stripped down chemically so as not to mess with the aging in the wood, we left...
"This beautiful MCM chest is finally done! My initial plans for this piece changed mid refinishing when it was claimed. But I love my clients choices and very happy with how it turned out! Stained with General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain and...