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What Finishes & Coatings does General Finishes Offer for Retailers, Homeowners and DIY??

Arm-R-Seal Dye Stains (Water Based) Flat Out Flat Gel Satin Topcoat Gel Stains (Oil Based) Glaze Effects High Performance Water Based Top Coat Milk Paint Oil Based Liquid Stains Pre-Stain Conditioner Oil Based Pre-Stain Conditioner Water Based Pro Floor Finishes Seal-A-Cell Clear Stain Blocker Water Based Topcoats Wood Stains (Liquid Oil Based) Wood Stains (Water Based) Butcher Block Oil Orange Oil Satin Finishing Wax

General Finishes offers water, oil, and maintenance finishes that meet the needs of homeowners, woodworkers, and DIY’ers. Comprehensive videos are available for each product on YouTube, plus dynamic comparison charts at GeneralFinishes.com/COMPARE.

All General Finishes water-based finishes are:

The Distressed Gentleman - General Finishes October 2016 Retailer of the Month

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"The Distressed Gentleman is a hand painted furniture store that offers custom work, home decor and General Finishes products. Located in the historic downtown of Bristol Virginia, we got our start when I inherited some of my Grandmother's old furniture.

*Why is my application of Milk Paint not adhering on previously finished cabinets?

Milk Paint Repairing & Trouble Shooting Water Based Finishes

There are several reasons:

1. The cabinets were not prep cleaned and sanded properly. Sanding and cleaning are an essential part of any refinishing process.

In most cases, you can use a 220 sanding pad to scuff the surface and clean with a 50|50 mix of water and denatured alcohol.

General Finishes April 2016 Blogger of the Month is Designed Decor

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General Finishes is excited to present our April 2016 Blogger of the Month, DeDe Bailey of Designed Decor!

General Finishes February 2017 Retailer of the Month - Metamorphosis Design

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Metamorphosis Design is General Finishes February 2017 Retailer of the Month!

Does Gel Stain Need a Top Coat?

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Yes. All stains need a top coat. Think of stain as the color and top coat as the sealer and protectant. Discover the best topcoat for your gel stain.

What are the benefits and reasons to use Enduro Stain Blocker

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Stain Blocker

Recommended for use on Interior/exterior wood applications such as raw wood, existing finishes, and MDF.

This is General Finishes' most advanced primer, and it is the most expensive. If bleed-through is NOT a concern, use one of our other physical primers: Enduro White Undercoat or Enduro Deep Base Primer.

Results and features you can expect include:

Rescued Furnishings is General Finishes April 2016 Retailer of the Month

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Rescued Furnishings is General Finishes April 2016 Retailer of the Month!

*What Topcoat Should I Use on Padauk Wood?

Padauk Exotic Wood
Arm-R-Seal Technique Tips

We recommend an oil-based finish such as General Finishes Arm-R-Seal.

Oily woods can be tricky with any topcoat. The high oil content affects the drying process of the finish coats and Padauk has a very high oil content. Sometimes oily woods dry fine and sometimes they take weeks.

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