In the following faux finish examples, several layers of GF Milk Paints, GF Glaze Effects, GF Wood Stains and GF Top Coats are combined in the tradition of old world craftsmen to create unique, distressed looks in any color palette.
General Finishes RTM (Ready To Match) Stain System for professional finishers, industrial users, and OEM manufacturing facilities makes color-matching the easiest process on the market.
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.
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.
Sometimes watermarks cannot be removed.
Dark rings are an indication that the watermark is in the wood.
White rings are an indication that the watermark is in the finish.
Possible solutions:
Apply Oxalic Acid mixed 6 oz per quart of water. This can minimize the discoloration but there are no guarantees.
Use bleach is a last resort option. It can remove some rings but may cause a permanent change in the wood.
Your best option is to sand out with 100 grit followed by 120, 150, and then 180. Restain with a darker color.
It is normal to see a bit of stain on the brush when applying the first coat of topcoat. Topcoats often pull a bit of color on the first pass, but good preparation will minimize this.
To prepare open grains woods such as raw Oak for a water-based stain, we recommend sanding with 180-grit followed by no more than 220-grit sandpaper.
Yes, each layer will darken your project even more. You can also start with a lighter color Gel Stain and layer on darker colors.
It's Woodworker Wednesday and we're in love with the gorgeous work of Aleksandra Zee, woodworker and installation artist!
General Finishes Touch Up Markers contain the famous oil-based stain that has been making wood beautiful for over 90 years.
Klingspor's Woodworking Shop of Hickory
856 21st Street Drive Southeast
Hickory, NC 28602
United States
Enduro Water-Based Tintable 2K White Poly
Enduro Water-Based Pro Series White Polyurethane
Enduro Water-Based Conversion Varnish
Enduro Water-Based Tintable 2K Clear Poly
Hard Wax Oil & Hardener
Gel Stains
Water-Based Wood Stain
Pro Image Flooring Topcoat
Jen Poly Brushes
Stir Stix
Ultraflex Softback Sanding Sponge
SDS: FRENCH Water Based Wood Stain: ONYX Water-base 2024-02
