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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.

Sleek Side Table with General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain

before and after restoration of side table using walnut gel stain
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Carrie Seitz used General Finishes Antique Walnut Ge

Get The Look - 50/50 Mix Coastal Blue Milk Paint & Winter White Glaze over Antique White

text: get the look with 50/50 coastal blue milk paint and winter white glaze effects over antique white milk paint
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Got the blues? We sure do... Coastal Blue, that is!

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

*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 Paint Color Combinations: 100s of Examples

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.

Beautiful Bench with General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint

bench refinished with persian blue milk paint
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This stylish bench was once an antique bed frame.

Distressed Dresser Refinished in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint

dresser refinished in coastal blue milk paint
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Inspiration can come from anywhere!

Why does bright & white paint take so many coats to achieve coverage?

Milk Paint
Extra deep and extra bright colors have lower opacity because they start out with a clear base. Read more about how to get the best coverage for your favorite colors.

Vintage Kitchen Dining Set in Red Pepper and Antique White Milk Paint

vintage red and white kitchen dinig set refinished with antique white and red pepper milk paint
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We love this dropleaf maple table with two chairs refinished in red pepper and antique white

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