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Getting to know Chelsea Hooper of Red Poppy Pickin' by Chelsea's Creations

newspaper article "Getting to know chelsea L. Hooper" owner of Red Poppy Pickin'

Post Date

Tue, 02/02/2016 - 12:00

Recently Chelsea L Hopper was recently featured in the Richmond Times dispatch newspaper for her astounding success as a business owner. Chelsea will be soon expanding her once 2000 sq foot store front to 7000 sq feet!

What is the Best Approach to Painting Chairs and Smaller Items of Furniture?

rocking chair finished using brick red milk paint

Post Date

Thu, 01/15/2015 - 12:00

ANSWER: For ideal results, GF recommends applying finish with a spray gun and putting your project on a rotating lazy susan.

*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.

General Finishes 2016 March Blogger of the Month is The Painted Drawer

the painted drawer collection; dressers refinished using general finishes stains and paints

Post Date

Wed, 04/20/2016 - 12:00

GF is excited to announce our March 2016 Blogger of the Month - Suzanne Bagheri of The Painted Drawer Collection located in North Bethesda, MD! Suzanne creates beautiful, unique pieces and is truly a master of her craft.

*How Do I Prep MDF Before Painting?

Preparation and Sanding

MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is tricky because there are several grades of MDF and the quality varies.

If you cannot determine the quality of the MDF, play it safe and use best practices. The concern is with the edges and ends. The core of MDF is compressed sawdust, glue and resins so when you apply paint to those areas it soaks right up.

Best Clear Finish for Wood: Enhancing Wood Grain & Color

general finishes arm-r-sweal oil and urethane top coat satin

Post Date

Tue, 04/08/2014 - 12:00

Make your wood finishing project's grain really "POP" by layering oil & water-based products together, resulting in enhanced natural wood grain and character.

Enduro Professional Water-Based Sanding Sealer

General Finishes Enduro Water Based Sanding Sealer, Gallon

Enduro Professional Water-Base Sanding Sealer is a clear undercoat with strong adhesion properties that forms an easily sandable foundation for your project. This fast-drying pre-catalyzed sealer is designed as a basecoat for General Finishes topcoats.

How Can I Prevent Bleed Through on Mahogany Furniture from the 1920's - 1930's?

Post Date

Mon, 03/30/2015 - 12:00

ANSWER: Many mahogany pieces from the late 1920s to early 1930s have an aniline dye lacquer finish which can bleed through no matter how many times you paint or prime over it.

What are the benefits of using sanding sealer before applying topcoat?

Sanding Sealer Technique Tips

There are four benefits to using sanding sealer as the first seal coat prior to topcoat

*Will Milk Paint Adhere Over a Paper or Vinyl Veneers ?

Milk Paint

Vinyl or paper veneers can be often found on the end returns of lower price-point cabinets. We cannot guarantee that our paints will adhere well to a paper veneer - we have no idea what the actual material is or what adhesives were used to apply the veneer to the surface. The resins and additives in our paints may break down the adhesives used for the veneer.

And Milk Paint does NOT adhere to vinyl.