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Be Careful What You “Wax” For

bottle of general finishes satin finish wax natural

Post Date

Thu, 04/10/2014 - 12:00

Should I use a topcoat or a wax over my paint or stain finish?

The GF gang gets this question all the time.

Does GF Milk Paint Have to be Sealed?

dresser refinished using sunglow buttermilk milk paint

Post Date

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 12:00

Woodworker Wednesday - Bob Clagett of I Like to Make Stuff

custom wood furniture and art finished using general finishes stains, dyes, and paint by bob clagett of i like to make stuff

Post Date

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 12:00

It's Woodworker Wednesday, and we're dying to make some of the awesome things in Bob Clagett's tutorials on I Like To Make Stuff! Bob's goal is to share his creative knowledge freely, in order to empower others to pursue their passions.

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.

Hard Wax Oil & Hardener

General Finishes Hard Wax Oil Topcoat and Hardener Accelerant

This is General Finishes' easiest finish ever and the best oil and wax finish on the market. Hard Wax Oil is a high-quality urethane-solids polymer in a blend of oil & wax that enhances the natural look of wood.

Satin Finishing Wax For Wood

General Finishes Satin Finishing Wax, 16 oz Bottle

Satin Finishing Wax is a special blend of waxes designed to give finished woods a rich luster. It can be used as a polish for rubbing out new finishes or as a scratch-remover for worn surfaces. It works well over oil and water-based finishes, including Danish Oil.

*How Do I Repair Chipping Paint Applied Over an Existing Finish?

Milk Paint Repairing & Trouble Shooting Water Based Finishes

There is no easy solution to this problem. General Finishes Milk Paint has strong adhesion properties but there are several reasons this finish could fail:

Wood Fill Sticks For Furniture and Woodwork Repair

wood fill sticks and furniture repair sticks assortment with color guide

General Finishes Fill Sticks make easy work of wood furniture repair and maintenance. They are a convenient way to fill and hide nicks, gouges and scratches on any shade of interior furniture and woodwork.

General Finishes May 2016 Retailer of the Month - Lindsay Tate Creates

lindsay tate creates furniture examples using general finishes stains, dyes, and paints

Post Date

Fri, 05/13/2016 - 12:00

GF is happy to present out 2016 May Retailer of the Month, Lindsay Tate Creates!

Is GF's Milk Paint a True Milk Paint?

Post Date

Wed, 04/01/2015 - 12:00

We named our product Milk Paint with the intention of putting a clear, bright, contemporary spin on an old fashioned furniture paint tradition. With that said, GF's Milk Paint is not a true Milk Paint as it does not contain any milk powder.