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Woodworker Wednesday - Got Wood? Workshop

various woodworking art. text: got wood?
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General Finishes is happy to present Matt Plumlee of Got Wood? Workshop for this Woodworker Wednesday! This talented individual sells desk organizers, wall decor, custom furniture and more!

*How Do I Remove Loose Fibers That Got Caught In My Last Coat of Arm-R-Seal?

Arm-R-Seal Orange Oil Buffing Out the Final Coat of Finish

You can lightly buff with 0000 steel wool and General Finishes Orange Oil Furniture Polish - nothing too aggressive.

*How Can I Reduce the Sheen of an Oil-Based Topcoat? I Used Semi-Gloss and It's Too Shiny.

Gel Satin Topcoat Repairing & Trouble Shooting Oil Based Finishes

You can rub down the finish with 0000 steel wool and General Finishes Orange Oil to lower the sheen.

Pro Tip: GF does not recommend using steel wool with water-based finishes because the particles can become embedded and rust.

How Can I Reduce the Sheen of an Oil Based Top Coat? I Used Semi Gloss and It's Too Shiny.

example of a refinished table that is shiny
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ANSWER: You can rub down the finish with 0000 steel wool and

Espresso Coffee Table with General Finishes Water Based Stain

custom table refinished with espresso coffee waterbased stain
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This coffee table done by Kevin of Delk's Custom Furniture, got a face lift with General Finishes

Father's Day Projects

wood fathers day gifts finished using general finishes stains, dyes, and paints
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Father's Day is Sunday June 21st.  Spend some quality time with Dad in the workshop this year and do one of these great projects together. You'll be sure to make his day extra special!

Handprint Sign

*How Do I Reduce the Sheen of an Oil Based Topcoat?

Gel Satin Topcoat Buffing Out the Final Coat of Finish

Rub down the finish with 0000 steel wool and General Finishes Orange Oil to lower the sheen.

Liberon 0000 Steel Wool is a good choice for steel wool, as it does not shred as easily as the hardware store brands.

Get The Look - 50/50 Mix Coastal Blue Milk Paint & Winter White Glaze over Antique White

text: get the look with 50/50 coastal blue milk paint and winter white glaze effects over antique white milk paint
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Got the blues? We sure do... Coastal Blue, that is!

Kitchen Island by Craig Bentzley

kitchen island finished in bayb erry green & snow white milk paint glazed with van dyke brown
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What a great kitchen island by Craig Bentzley!

Radiant Red Dresser with General Finishes Tuscan Red Milk Paint

dresser refinished using tuscan red milk paint
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This piece sure got the star treatment from Michael Leonard.

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