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General Finishes Woodworker Wednesday - Ruth Walker aka "The Wood Gal"

custom wood furniture and art finished using general finishes stains, dyes, and paints by the woodgal

Post Date

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 12:00

For this weeks General Finishes Woodworker Wednesday series, we are featuring Ruth, aka The WoodGal! Her work spans a range of projects, from trash-to-treasure rehabs to fine custom furniture, like tables and dressers.

*Can I Use Interior Wood Stains Outdoors If I Coat With an Exterior Topcoat?

Gel Stains (Oil Based) Oil Based Liquid Stains Wood Stains (Water Based)

Interior wood stains are formulated for interior use and do not contain UV absorbers, mold retardants or HALS (Hindered amine light stabilizers used to protect the polymers from the effects of photo-oxidation.) Waterbased interior stains are much more likely to fail.

You could try this look on an exterior door that will not receive a lot of sun, but be prepared for more maintenance than usual. It is not recommended.

Everyone should note that all exterior finishes need to be maintained at some point - MOTHER NATURE wins the longevity war

What is the Best Approach to Painting Chairs and Smaller Items of Furniture?

rocking chair finished using brick red milk paint

Post Date

Thu, 01/15/2015 - 12:00

ANSWER: For ideal results, GF recommends applying finish with a spray gun and putting your project on a rotating lazy susan.

The "Preppsta" Dressed in Striped Milk Paint

Post Date

Thu, 08/29/2013 - 12:00

Latest design from Cindy Hickly of NewFangled Designs. Says Cindy: "Here she is! I call her the Preppsta.

Does GF Milk Paint Have to be Sealed?

dresser refinished using sunglow buttermilk milk paint

Post Date

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 12:00

Kitchen Redo using Java Gel Stain and Satin Polyacrylic

kitchen makeover using java gel stain and satin polyacrylic

Post Date

Tue, 08/20/2013 - 12:00

Great kitchen redo of oak cabinets using General Finishes

General Finishes Java Gel Stain Does It Again!

before and after of kitchen cabinets using java gel stain

Post Date

Wed, 04/02/2014 - 12:00

Anna Wilbur utilized General Finishes Java Gel Stain

Mahogany Side Table Finished with Milk Paint by Retailer Silverleaf Interiors

mahogany side table after it was refinished with milk paint

Post Date

Fri, 08/23/2013 - 12:00

We love seeing our products in stores and put to creative use.

Kate Cunningham Takes Re-Purposed Tree Stumps to a New Level with Endurovar

Post Date

Wed, 04/17/2013 - 12:00

Check out Kate Cunningham's work turning tree stumps into gorgeous coffee and side tables. This piece was finished with professional waterbase Endurova Satin over Black waterbased wood stain from General Finishes.

Water-Based Dye Stain

Water-based Dye Stains penetrate deep into the wood to beautifully magnify the grain. This low VOC stain will provide your project with more depth and color vibrancy than any other wood stain.