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General Finishes Ergonomic Stir Stix for stirring fabulous General Finishes water-base and oil-base finishes.

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

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.

General Finishes is often asked about product cans. Why do they rust? Why aren't they made of plastic? Here is the backstory:

During the supply-line shortages caused by Covid, we are thrilled to have any cans for our paints, stains, and topcoats.

In this latest video, Chris Adams of General Finishes shows you 7 great tips for getting the most mileage out of a leftover can of finish after use.  

General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Urethane Top Coat

Yes, they can, but be sure to stay within a manufacturer's finishing system and not mix product from different brands.

  1. In General Finishes line you can add up to 20% Gel Stain or Oil Base Stain to Arm-R-Seal to deepen the color for toning purposes.
  2. Simply stir the stain into the topcoat.
  3. Keep stirring during application as solids will settle very quickly when mixed into an oil urethane-based finish.
  4. Be sure to test in a hidden area before proceeding with your entire project.

Gravity can cause some solids to settle on the bottom of the can and slight separation on the top. This is normal.

If working with older paint, use a paint mixing attachment on a drill to reincorporate the solids. If the solids dissolve and the clumps smooth out after mixing from the bottom, the product is in good condition. 

If your water based product has large chunks that cannot be incorporated by stirring, the product has frozen and can no longer be used.

 

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.

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