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*Why or When Should I Use a Dye Stain?*

Dye Stains (Water Based)

There are several reasons to choose Dye Stain. Here are a few.

Distressed Secretary Finished by 551 East Furniture Design with General Finishes Basil Green Milk Paint

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We love this beautiful distressed secretary refinished by Julia of 551 East Furniture Design!

Does Gel Stain Need a Top Coat?

sofa table finished with gel stain up against a wall
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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.

Wooden Door Restoration with General Finishes Gel Stain

front door makeover using general finishes gel stain
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This project from Daniele of Finding Silver Pennies is an awesome example of the magic GF

Get The Look - Bronze Pearl Effects Over Brown Mahogany Water Based Wood Stain

text: get the look bronze pearl effects sprayed over a brown mahogany water-based wood stain
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Keep that bronze, sun-kissed look all year with Bronze Pearl Effects!

John Bedre's Custom Perfume Maker's Desk "Organ" in Mahogany, Finished in Satin Endurovar

custom perfume maker's desk "organ" in mahogony by john bedre finished in geeral finishes satin endurovar
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See Jason Bedre's latest project, a custom perfume maker's desk "organ" in Mahogany. Finished in General Finishes' Satin Endurovar.

Woodworker Wednesday - Robert Seliger

custom wood furniture by robert seliger furniture using general finishes stains, dyes, and paints
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This week for Woodworker Wednesday, GF presents the brilliant Robert of Robert Seliger Furniture! He has been building gorgeous and elaborate furniture like desks and vanities since 1985!

November 2016 Retailer of the Month - Vinterest Antiques

vinterest antiques: general finishes retailer of the month
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General Finishes is happy to announce our November 2016 Retailer of the Month, Vinterest Antiques of Hixson, TN.

Can Milk Paint be applied to raw MDF or masonite?

Milk Paint

Yes.

MDF

  1. Apply Kilz or Bin 123 Primer first. 
  2. MDF is not as absorbent as natural wood, so wait 2 days in between coats and before applying top coat.
  3. MDF also tends to cast a brown color. If you are using a white paint, apply a coat of SeaGull Grey first to counter the brown, and then apply a couple of coats of white over it, allowing all coats to dry 2 days.

Learn more about how to prep MDF before applying GF Milk Paint.

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