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Woodworker Wednesday - CL Phillips Fine Furniture

custom wood furniture by cl phillips fine furniture using general finishes stains, dyes, and paints

Post Date

Wed, 09/14/2016 - 12:00

Chuck of CL Phillips Fine Furniture steals the stage for this week's Woodworker Wednesday! His services include reproduction of original and custom traditionally-inspired furniture, and the repair and restoration of antiques.

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.

Upcycling an Entertainment Center at Woodcraft

refinished entertainment center using java gel

Post Date

Tue, 11/19/2013 - 12:00

The wonderful folks at Woodcraft show step-by-step instructions on a "Do-It-Yourself Upcycling Project" of an entertainment center using General Finishes

Does Gel Stain Need a Top Coat?

sofa table finished with gel stain up against a wall

Post Date

Wed, 12/10/2014 - 12:00

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.

Updating Existing Cabinets with General Finishes Water Based Finishes How to Video

Post Date

Wed, 12/09/2015 - 12:00

In our newest video Chris Adams and Tom Monohan of General Finishes demonstrate how to update your existing cabinets with GF Water Based Wood Stain and Dye Stain with a technique called toning. Toning does not require any messy stripping or sanding.

What is toning finishes?

Enduro RTM Ready To Match Stain System Enduro-Var Exterior Stains & Topcoats Flat Out Flat High Performance Water Based Top Coat Water Based Topcoats Color correction (toning)

Toning is the process of adding colorant, either dye or pigmented stain into a top coat and then applying over an entire piece in order to subtly deepen the color. All of our stains can be used: Stock base colors of RTM, Water-Based Wood Stains or Dye stains. If you are new to toning, we recommend starting with Dyes stains, which can be easier to use as they only contain dyes and no pigments.

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

Post Date

Wed, 07/17/2013 - 12:00

See Jason Bedre's latest project, a custom perfume maker's desk "organ" in Mahogany. Finished in General Finishes' Satin Endurovar.

General Finishes 2016 August Retailer of the Month - Roost Mercantile

roose mercantile: general finishes featured retailer

Post Date

Tue, 07/19/2016 - 12:00

The General Finishes 2016 August Retailer of the Month is The Roost Mercantile.

Woodworker Wednesday - Robert Seliger

custom wood furniture by robert seliger furniture using general finishes stains, dyes, and paints

Post Date

Thu, 09/08/2016 - 12:00

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!