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General Finishes is often asked about product cans. Why do they rust? Why aren't they made of plastic? Here is the backstory:

During the supply-line shortages caused by Covid, we are thrilled to have any cans for our paints, stains, and topcoats.

Recently Chelsea L Hopper was recently featured in the Richmond Times dispatch newspaper for her astounding success as a business owner.  Chelsea will be soon expanding her once 2000 sq foot store front to 7000 sq feet!

GF is rather conservative regarding the life of our Milk paint. Water based products do not last forever, even when unopened. General Finishes products are best used within 1-2 years.

LIFE OF PRODUCT

Water-based products do not last forever, even when unopened. General Finishes products are best used within 1 year of the manufacture date listed on the bottom of the can. The life of the product may be extended to 2-3 years with proper care and storage.

Milk Paint is both a professional and retail product. It is extremely durable and was originally created for commercial use, but is now sold under our retail label because it can be applied by spray and ALSO by brush or roller, handy for DIY consumers.  We packa

This weeks Woodworker Wednesday features Bradford Woodworking from Pennsylvania. They specialize in axe-handle and farm-themed furniture. Their style is recognizable by its unique, textured legs for chairs, beds, tables, coat racks, and more.

This weeks Woodworker Wednesday features Bradford Woodworking from Pennsylvania. They specialize in axe-handle and farm-themed furniture. Their style is recognizable by its unique, textured legs for chairs, beds, tables, coat racks, and more.

Frozen High Performance Water Based Topcoat

Usually not but not all water based products respond the same way to a freeze. Most stains will be fine because freezing doesn't affect color. Some of the dyes will coagulate.

There are several ways to determine whether a surface is dry:

OIL BASED products are dry if they are no longer tacky and do not emit a smell.

WATER BASED products are dry if they no longer feel cool to the touch and a powder will form with light sanding.