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Lisa from General Finishes created this lovely Trumeau Mirror with Efex mouldings and General Finishes products.  Trumeau mirrors are wall mirrors that were originally manufactured in France in the 18th century.  The French word treameau designates the space between windows.  The main purpose of a Truemau mirror was to bring more light into the room and they are usually very ornate and detailed. 

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In this new video, Chris Adams and Tom Monahan of GF share 5 decorative techniques using General Finishes Pearl Effects. 

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General Finishes is proud and honored to be featured in the August 2015 issue of Woodworker's Journal.  Michael Dresdner, a nationally known finishing expert, highlights the advantagous of GF water based products in his article (below) titled "Water Based Coatings". 

"Water-based coatings are becoming more popular, and there are good reasons why. Manufacturers have kept what was good but fixed a host of old problems.

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Keep that bronze, sun-kissed look all year with Bronze Pearl Effects! Get the look with Bronze Pearl sprayed over General Finishes Brown Mahogany Water-Based Wood Stain. Learn more about Pearl Effects here: https://youtu.be/7c5WZEwA9wI

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Red never looked so good! Get a look that even the Queen of Hearts would approve of with Tawny Pearl Effects stippled over two coats of Brick Red Milk Paint. Learn more about Pearl Effects here: https://youtu.be/7c5WZEwA9wI

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Get a look as delicious as chocolate truffles with Tawny Pearl Effects applied over two coats of Dark Chocolate Milk Paint!

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Add a subtle touch of gold with Burnished Pearl Effects! Learn more about Pearl Effects here: https://youtu.be/7c5WZEwA9wI

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Not even King Midas could create a gold this rich and radiant! Get the look with Copper and Tawny Pearl Effects stippled over two coats of Evening Plum Milk Paint.

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Achieve the look of antique mercury glass with this gorgeous combination! Get the look with Argentine, Tawny and Bronze Pearl Effects stippled over two coats of Queenstown Gray Milk Paint.

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Glamorous style isn't just for Hollywood! Get the look with Argentine Pearl Effects stippled over two coats of Driftwood Gray Milk Paint.

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