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Wood Touch Up Markers for Furniture & Woodwork Repair

General Finishes Touch Up Markers contain the famous oil-based stain that has been making wood beautiful for over 90 years.

Furniture Touch Up Marker & Wood Filler Stick Assortment Pack

furniture touch up markers, wood filler sticks, and furniture repair markers

Fill Stick and Touch Up Marker Assortment Pack. Pigmented wax sticks are used to repair and cover scratches, nail holes, nicks and other minor imperfections in wood, furniture, cabinets and laminates. Colors may be mixed to create custom color matches.

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.

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.

*How Can I Fix Some Light Scratches on the Surface of My Cabinets?

Repairing & Trouble Shooting Water Based Finishes

General Finishes does not think light scratches on a door are so significant that it would be necessary for you to strip down the finish.

Instead of stripping, GF recommends that you try:

General Finishes 2016 June Retailer of the Month - Rustic Charm Creations, LLC

general finishes featured retailer Rustic Charm

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Tue, 05/31/2016 - 12:00

General Finishes is proud to announce our June 2016 Retailer of the Month - Rustic Charm Creations

How to Apply Oil Based Gel and Wipe-on Stains

General Finishes offers a complete line of oil based, water based and wax products. Application techniques differ between oil based products and water based products.

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.

*Why is Prep Cleaning and Sanding an Existing Finish So Important?

Preparation and Sanding

Although some companies promote their products as "no prep," that is nonsense. If you skip this step the finish can fail. General Finishes's standard for a good finish is it must adhere well and stand the test of time.