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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.

Fill Stick and Touch Up Marker Assortment Pack. Pigmented wax sticks are used to repair and cover scratches, nail holes, nicks and other minor imperfections in wood, furniture, cabinets and laminates. Colors may be mixed to create custom color matches.

Although some companies promote their products as "no prep," that is nonsense. If you skip this step the finish can fail. General Finishes's standard for a good finish is it must adhere well and stand the test of time.

Wood Bowl Finish is a durable oil-and-urethane oil-based finish is designed for use on decorative wooden bowls and turnings.

Orange Oil is General Finishes most popular and natural furniture care product. It can be used on any cured finish and does a superb job of removing everyday dirt and dust. Orange Oil is all-natural, non-combustible with a fresh orange scent. Designed for use on interior wood finishes.

General Finishes Touch Up Markers contain the famous oil-based stain that has been making wood beautiful for over 90 years.

Arm-R-Seal Oil-Based Topcoats are made with the highest-quality urethane resin, making them extremely durable and long-lasting. Formulated to be wiped on with a cloth or applied with a foam brush, this ambering finish penetrates to provide deep-down protection for that "natural" look.

Begin with the end in mind

Wood finishing is fun and easy. Don't rush through finishing a piece of furniture as if it is a race. Imagine how it will look finished in your home in living color. Set up a good prep area. Turn on some tunes. Get creative and enjoy the journey.

Gel Satin Topcoat has been a long-time favorite finish of woodworkers, with a heavy-duty oil-and-urethane base that produces a beautiful, hand-rubbed look. Gel Satin Topcoat has a thick consistency, so there are no drips, or runs.

Even though there is internet chatter about removing wax with 3rd party products, mineral spirits or vinegar, none guarantee success.

There is an old saying in the industry. "Once you wax, you cannot go back". Nothing adheres well to wax and even after cleaning, the wood grain can become contaminated. Wax can penetrate the wood, making future paint or stain finishes or touch-ups difficult or impossible.