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Get The Look - Copper and Tawny Pearl Effects Stippled Over Evening Plum Milk Paint

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Not even King Midas could create a gold this rich and radiant!

6 Days 'til Christmas - Featuring General Finishes Evening Plum and Royal Purple Milk Paint

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Only 6 days until Christmas!

*Why is Arm-R-Seal Blotching Over an Oil Based Stain on a Table I am Refinishing?

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Arm-R-Seal Repairing & Trouble Shooting Oil Based Finishes

The problem areas on your table are probably caused by surface contamination from oils, waxes or cleaning products used over the years.

Contaminants from dusting sprays that contain silicone will also impact the appearance and adherence of a finish - silicone is almost impossible to remove. Oil soaps and wax can also cause adhesion failures. This may be why the finish is performing differently on the leaves vs the table top. Adhesion failure is often more obvious in the deepest patterns of grain because the contamination is driven deep into the grain. 

Greg Pilotti Furniture Maker - Woodworker Wednesday

custom wood furniture by Greg Pilotti furniture makers using general finishes stains, dyes, and paints
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This week for Woodworker Wednesday, GF present Greg Pilotti of Greg Pilotti Furniture Maker! He is located in Chester County, PA, where he sells custom-made furniture!

How to Glaze a Table with General Finishes Glaze Effects

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In this tutorial video Chris Adams and "celebrity guest" Holly Haguewood of Drabs2Fabs show how to glaze a small table with Van Dyke Brown

General Finishes Launches 14 New Milk Paint Colors!

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The votes for our first Milk Paint color contest have been counted. After 127 submitted entries and 1,014 votes, we have a total of 12 color contest winners!

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!

How Do I Treat Steam or Water Spots on my Refinished Furniture?

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We all know that steam spots can come as the result of hosting holiday celebrations! But how does GF recommend dealing with the mark?

Woodworker Wednesday - Bohemian Workbench

custom wood furniture and instruments by bohemian workbench using general finishes stains, dyes, and paints
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This week for Woodworker Wednesday, GF presents Charles of Bohemian Workbench! They specialize in pop-culture themed furniture that act as incredible conversational pieces for your home!

*How Do I Remove Wax from an Existing Finish?*

Satin Finishing Wax Wax & silicone removal

Even though there is internet chatter about removing wax with 3rd party products, mineral spirits or vinegar, none guarantee success.

There is an old saying in the industry. "Once you wax, you cannot go back". Nothing adheres well to wax and even after cleaning, the wood grain can become contaminated. Wax can penetrate the wood, making future paint or stain finishes or touch-ups difficult or impossible.

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