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Kitchen Cabinet Transformations

before picture of kitchen cabinets before getting refinished with general finishes stain

Post Date

Mon, 05/05/2014 - 12:00

These kitchen cabinet transformations come from Cabinet Refresh. They are based in the Los Angeles area and work almost exclusively with General Finishes products. Their work is top notch! Here are a few examples of their amazing talent.

Kitchen Redo with General Finishes Milk Paint and Glaze Effects

before and after of refinished kitchen cabinets using snow white and glaze effects

Post Date

Mon, 12/09/2013 - 12:00

Chantel Lynn Barber of Chantel's Originals, www.chantelsoriginals.com, used General Finishes

How to use General Finishes Gel Stain to refinish your kitchen cabinets - By OrganizedClutterbug

text: how to gel stain your kitchen cabinets

Post Date

Thu, 01/23/2014 - 12:00

We love this step-by-step video by OrganizedClutterbug about how she used General Finishes Gel Stain to refinish her kitchen cabinets! Please note, this video was not created by General Finishes, nor is it our professional recommendation for application method, but it is creative!

General Finishes Transformation Tuesday - Java Gel Stain Dining Table

before nd after of refinished dining room table using java gel finish

Post Date

Tue, 01/14/2014 - 12:00

For today's Transformation Tuesday, we wanted to share this project by Beth of Farm Fresh Vintage Finds.

Kitchen Island in General Finishes Bayberry Green Milk Paint

refinished kitchen island using bayberry green milk paint

Post Date

Tue, 03/25/2014 - 12:00

This kitchen island got a lovely transformation by Nicole from Trash to Treasures.

General Finishes Transformation Tuesday - Holiday Red Milk Paint Settee

before and after of refinished settee using holiday red milk paint

Post Date

Tue, 01/21/2014 - 12:00

For General Finishes Transformation Tuesday, we wanted to share this settee project by Beth of Farm Fresh Vintage Finds. This was her first time using

Kitchen Redo using Java Gel Stain and Satin Polyacrylic

kitchen makeover using java gel stain and satin polyacrylic

Post Date

Tue, 08/20/2013 - 12:00

Great kitchen redo of oak cabinets using General Finishes

General Finishes Java Gel Stain Does It Again!

before and after of kitchen cabinets using java gel stain

Post Date

Wed, 04/02/2014 - 12:00

Anna Wilbur utilized General Finishes Java Gel Stain

*How Do I Prep Kitchen Cabinets with an Existing Finish Before Painting or Recoating with a Stain?

Preparation and Sanding Technique Tips

This response is true of prepping and existing finish on furniture, but kitchen cabinets are more problematic because they are work areas where grease, steam, food splatters and oil from hands are common. Prep is basically degreasing and abrading the surface for better adhesion. Oil or substances on hands really show up on a failed re-finish around doorknobs and hands if the surface is not cleaned thoroughly.

Should I Use Satin Wax to Seal My Kitchen Cabinets?

Satin Finishing Wax

You can...we do we do believe that wax can be a beautiful addition to many projects. However, it is best not to use wax in high-use temperature-dependent situations like kitchens or bathrooms.