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Oil Based Wood Bowl Finish

Wood Bowl Finish is a durable oil-and-urethane oil-based finish designed for decorative wooden bowls and turnings. For countertops actively used for chopping and cutting, use Butcher Block Oil instead.

Butcher Block with General Finishes Salad Bowl Finish

Post Date

Mon, 11/18/2013 - 12:00

Wow! Look at this great butcher block by Ultimate DIY Guy!

*Why Isn't the Salad Bowl Oil I Applied to Walnut Serving Boards Drying After Two Coats?

Salad Bowl Finish Repairing & Trouble Shooting Oil Based Finishes

Some pieces of wood contain a lot of oil and walnut can be finicky.

The oil in the walnut wood may be causing the problem you've described - a longer dry time might have been needed over an oily wood. If the wood does not dry over the next few days then it may be necessary to sand down and start over.

Unfortunately, if the first coat does not dry, the second will never dry.

Does Gel Stain Need a Top Coat?

sofa table finished with gel stain up against a wall

Post Date

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 12:00

Yes. All stains need a top coat. Think of stain as the color and top coat as the sealer and protectant. Discover the best topcoat for your gel stain.

Butcher Block Oil

Butcher Block Oil is a natural protectant for all wood surfaces that come in contact with food. Use this oil-based finish on wood cutting boards, utensils, bowls and butcher blocks.

Which GF Top Coat Should I Use?

Post Date

Tue, 12/30/2014 - 12:00

ANSWER:

It depends! Read on, or watch this GF video demonstration: http://youtu.be/torOAQy91q4

*Here are the main questions to ask yourself:

Water Based Wood Turners Finishes

General Finishes Clear Water Based Topcoat Wood Turner's Finish, 1/2 Pint Bottle

Wood Turner's Finish is a water-oil urethane hybrid for use on wood turnings, bowls and other lathe-turned projects, now made with more than 50% RENEWABLE RESOURCES formulated from sustainable materials that decrease the carbon footprint.

Woodworker Wednesday - Drunken Woodworker

custom wood furniture and art finished using general finishes stains, dyes, and paint

Post Date

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 12:00

It's Woodworker Wednesday and this week we're excited to feature Dave Picciuto of The Drunken Woodworker! Inspired to create affordable photo frames for himself, Dave discovered the art of woodworking and never looked back.

How to Apply Oil Based Gel and Wipe-on Stains

General Finishes offers a complete line of oil based, water based and wax products. Application techniques differ between oil based products and water based products.

Is it normal for oil based urethane finishes to darken with age?

General Finishes Oil Based Urethane Arm-R-Seal Topcoat

Yes, these finishes will darken with age, even if stored in plastic cans that allow light to filter in. However, this will not harm performance if properly stored after opening. Here are some steps to store oil finishes.

Decant the amount you'll need into a foil covered bowl and reseal your can right away.
Be sure to REALLY clean the chime and the lid of the can to assure a tight seal.
Use Bloxygen to help remove excess oxygen from your can of finish to help preserve it longer.
Store your sealed cans upside down.