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GF Wipe On Liquid Wood Stains

GF Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner

GF Arm-R-Seal Urethane Topcoats

GF Original Seal-a-Cell Clear

GF Gel Stains and Topcoat

GF Danish Oil

GF Outdoor Oil

GF Salad Bowl Finish

General Finishes Oil Based Wipe On Stain

GF Wood Stains

Oil based Wood Stains are made from the highest quality oils, resins, and pigments to insure your finishing project will be an easy and rewarding experience. As a testimony to the stains'  overall excellence, several woodworking magazines have awarded GF Stains  their highest recommendations in national competitions. They have been foolproof for over 40 years!  The stain colors are current, exciting and offer you a wide range of choices:   White Mist,  Honey, Honey Maple, Maple, Light Oak, Pecan, Salem, Danish Teak, Candlelight, Warm Cherry, Antique Cherry, American Walnut, Mahogany, and Spiced Walnut.
GF Wood Stains Data (PDF)
GF Wood Stains MSDS (PDF)

The digitized colors shown below are for reference purposes only. Please test your stain on a hidden area of the wood to verify  your color choice.

Whitemist Oil Base Stain manufactured by General Finishes Honey Oil Base Stain manufactured by General Finishes Honey Maple Oil Base Stain manufactured by General Finishes Maple Oil Base Stain manufactured by General Finishes Light Oak Oil Base Stain manufactured by General Finishes Pecan Oil Base Stain manufactured by General Finishes Salem Oil Base Stain manufactured by General Finishes
Danish Teak Oil Base Stain manufactured by General Finishes Candlelite Oil Base Stain manufactured by General Finishes Warm Cherry Oil Base Stain manufactured by General Finishes Antique Cherry Oil Base Stain manufactured by General Finishes American Walnut Oil Base Stain manufactured by General Finishes Mahogany Oil Base Stain manufactured by General Finishes Spice Walnut Oil Base Stain manufactured by General Finishes


GF Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner

Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner is specifically designed for use before staining new or bare soft and porous wood surfaces such as with Aspen or Pine. It penetrates the grain of the wood to promote uniform acceptance of stain, and  helps prevent streaking and blotching to help ensure a beautiful, even stain.

Prior to staining, apply a liberal coat of the Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner. Allow it to penetrate for 5-15 minutes, then wipe away the excess with a cloth. For highly absorbent woods, you can then apply a second coat, wait, and wipe away the excess again.  After you apply the Conditioner, apply the stain within two hours.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Pre-sealing the wood will lighten the color of your stain so test the Pre-stain and the color before starting.  A second coat of stain may be applied after the first coat has dried to achieve a darker color.

GF Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner MSDS (PDF)

General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Oil Based Clear Topcoat

 GF Arm-R-Seal  Urethane Topcoat

Arm-R-Seal topcoats are made with only the highest quality urethane resin, making them extremely durable and long lasting. They are formulated to be wiped on with a cloth or applied with a foam brush, thus eliminating drips and sags.  They penetrate to provide deep down protection and that  " natural" look.

Arm-R-Seal is  available in Satin, Semi-Gloss, and Gloss.
GF-Arm-R-Seal Data (PDF)
GF-Arm-R-Seal MSDS (PDF)

General Finishes Wipe On Oil Base Topcoat

 GF Original Seal-a-Cell CLEAR

An unusual combination of oils and urethanes, Seal-A-Cell Clear for decades has served craftsman as the best way to get the  that "natural" look on beautiful woods that aren't to be stained. The oils penetrate deep within the wood to highlight the warm natural look and the urethane insures a deep hardness. Follow with multiple coats of Arm-R-Seal topcoat. Seal-A-Cell can be wiped on or applied with a foam brush.

GF-Seal-A-Cell MSDS (PDF)


General Finishes Gel Stain

GF Gel  Stains

This is the stain that has the most "finishing feel" of all our products. Woodworkers love the lustrous finish that shows up when rubbing out  the 2nd and 3rd coats. Gel Stains are  formulated with a combination of pigments, oils, and urethanes  to produce a durable and beautiful "hand-rubbed"  finish. Gel Stains are heavy-bodied, and so do not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oilbase stains do. Because of this, they are often less affected by the condition of the wood, and can help you get a more even appearance on difficult woods such as aspen or pine. These easy-to-use stains simply wipe on with a cloth or applied with a foam brush (no spills or splashes).  Gel Stains are available in:  Golden Pine, New Pine, Prairie Wheat,  Colonial Maple,  American Oak,  Candlelite,  Nutmeg, Antique Walnut, Brown Mahogany, Georgian Cherry, and Java.

GF Gel MSDS (PDF)


Satin Gel Top coat by General Finishes Golden Pine Gel stain manufactured by General Finishes New Pine Gel stain manufactured by General Finishes Prairie Wheat Gel stain manufactured by General Finishes Colonial Maple Gel stain manufactured by General Finishes American Oak Gel stain manufactured by General Finishes
Candlelite Gel stain manufactured by General Finishes Nutmeg Gel stain manufactured by General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel stain manufactured by General Finishes Brown Mahogany Gel stain manufactured by General Finishes Georgian Cherry Gel stain manufactured by General Finishes Java Gel stain manufactured by General Finishes

 


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GF Gel Topcoat

Gel Topcoat may be used to top coat any stain.  Although Gel Stains contain urethane, Gel Topcoat has a higher content of urethane and may be used to top coat Gel Stains for more protection. 

Gel Topcoat is available in satin.  For semi-gloss or gloss sheens, use Arm-R-Seal Topcoat.

GF Gel Topcoat MSDS (PDF)


GF Danish Oil

Danish Oil's unique blend of linseed oil and gilsonite colorant penetrates and colors wood unlike pigmented stains. Gilsonite is a mined ore, which comes only in a black walnut color. It is different from pigments, which come from earth clays. Danish oil's best use is on oak where the walnut colors are carried deep into the grain and produce a look that pigments cannot match. The linseed oil in Danish oil dries to a durable finish and can be used as a one-can finish; more coats help build durability. However, for maximum protection Danish Oil can be top coated with Arm-R-Seal Topcoat Danish Oil is available in: Natural, Honey Oak, Light Walnut, Dark Walnut, Golden Oak, and Cherry.

GF Danish Oil MSDS (PDF)
GF Danish Oil Data (PDF)

The digitized colors shown are for reference purposes only. Please  test your stain on a hidden area of the wood to verify your color choice.

 
Natural Honey Oak Golden Oak Light Walnut Dark Walnut Cherry

GF Outdoor Oil

Outdoor Oil is an exterior-rated penetrating linseed oil. It contains UV stabilizers, mildew prohibitors, and twice the oil contained in competing brands. 

We highly recommend Outdoor Oil for all outdoor wood projects, particularly wood furniture.  It can be used by itself, over any stain, and on pressure treated wood.   Outdoor Oil is available in Clear and Sienna.

GF Outdoor Oil MSDS (PDF)


 

GF Salad Bowl Finish

 

Create a beautiful and safe finish on wooden bowls, cups, spoons, countertops and butcher blocks or any wood surface that contacts food. Easy to apply (just wipe on with a soft clean cloth) it achieves the sheen and durability of a varnish. Dried film is non-toxic for food contact 72 hours after drying. Additional coats can be re-applied at any time if maintenance of item becomes necessary.

 

GF Salad Bowl Finish MSDS (PDF)

 
 

Note:  When using oil based finishes, take careful  precautions when disposing of waste products.  Rags, steel wool or other waste soaked with these products may spontaneously catch fire if improperly discarded.  Immediately after use, place rags, steel wool or waste in sealed, water filled, metal container. Dispose of in accordance with local fire regulations.


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