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Water-Based Pre Stain Wood Conditioner

Water-Based Pre-Stain Conditioner is a formula similar to our water-based stains without the colorant. Before applying a water-based wood stain, use General Finishes Pre-Stain Conditioner Natural to control blotching on hard-to-stain woods, such as maple, pine, and cherry.

Oil Based Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner

Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner with an oil-based stain is designed for use before staining new, soft, and porous wood surfaces, such as aspen, cherry, birch, poplar, or pine.

Why can't I get a dark stain color on Maple wood using water based wood stain over pre-stain conditioner?

Pre-Stain Conditioner Water Based Wood Stains (Water Based) Repairing & Trouble Shooting Water Based Finishes

Maple is one of the most difficult woods to achieve a dark, uniform stain color on because it is a dense, closed grain wood and often absorbs stain very unevenly. General Finishes Gel Stains or Water Based Stains usually will perform very well because they are more topical than traditional liquid oil stains, and contain more colorants.

Should I use Pre-Stain Conditioner Before Staining a Douglas Fir Door to prevent blotching?

Exterior Stains & Topcoats Technique Tips

Douglas Fir is a difficult wood to stain evenly. A 50|50 mix of your Exterior 450 stain color and Exterior 450 Clear would be a better choice for an exterior conditioner. Blotching may still occur even with this procedure.

After applying the conditioner mix, let it dry 2-3 hours. Allow more time in humid weather. Then a apply the stain color of your choice. Multiple coats will deepen the color.

*How Do I Spray Water Based Finishes?

Enduro 1K Clear Poly Enduro Conversion Varnish Enduro Pre Cat Laquer Enduro-Var Flat Out Flat High Performance Water Based Top Coat Sanding Sealer Water Based Topcoats Wood Stains (Water Based) Spraying Finishes

Spray Tip Guidelines from General Finishes

Woodworker Wednesday - A Good Turn Colorado

custom wood furniture by A Good Turn Colorado using general finishes stains, dyes, and paints

Post Date

Wed, 03/08/2017 - 12:00

This Woodworker Wednesday, General Finishes is excited to announce Jess & Jason Jones of A Good Turn Colorado! This duo wood-turns accessories such as bottle stoppers, pens and kaleidoscopes as well as building custom furniture!

Why or When Should I Use a Dye Stain?

Dye Stains (Water Based)

There are several reasons to choose Dye Stain. Here are a few.

Coffee Table Gets Classy with General Finishes Java Gel Stain

coffee table refinished with java gel stain

Post Date

Fri, 04/04/2014 - 12:00

We love the look of this coffee table done by Joe Stromski. He took General Finishes Java Gel Stain and used a sprayer to apply the finish. He also used Enduro Pre-Cat to seal in that great color.

*How Can I Create a Custom Glaze, Wash, Varnish or Stain?

Glaze Effects Technique Tips

You can design your own custom glazes, stains, washes, and varnishes with General Finishes intermixable water-based products. **Do not mix General Finishes Glaze Effects with General Finishes Water Based Stain (including Pre-Stain Natural) See tips and recipes below.

For all of the following mixes, GF recommends the following two steps:

Should I use a coat of Gel Topcoat on raw wood to achieve an more even color before staining?

Gel Stains (Oil Based) Technique Tips

While Gel Stain can be applied over an existing finish, it was originally engineered for raw wood surfaces. We prefer applying the Gel Stain over a slip coat of mineral spirits instead of topcoat as shown in this video, "How to Apply Gel Stain to Raw Wood"