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Is it normal for oil based urethane finishes to darken with age?

General Finishes Oil Based Urethane Arm-R-Seal Topcoat

Yes, these finishes will darken with age, even if stored in plastic cans that allow light to filter in. However, this will not harm performance if properly stored after opening. Here are some steps to store oil finishes.

  1. Decant the amount you'll need into a foil covered bowl and reseal your can right away.
  2. Be sure to REALLY clean the chime and the lid of the can to assure a tight seal.
  3. Use Bloxygen to help remove excess oxygen from your can of finish to help preserve it longer.
  4. Store your sealed cans upside down.

Mirror Mirror On the Wall Fancied Up with General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint

before and after of refinished wooden mirror frame
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Veronica of Aged with Beauty took this old outdated oak mirror and freshened it up with General Finishes

Updating Existing Cabinets with General Finishes Water Based Finishes How to Video

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In our newest video Chris Adams and Tom Monohan of General Finishes demonstrate how to update your existing cabinets with GF Water Based Wood Stain and Dye Stain with a technique called toning. Toning does not require any messy stripping or sanding.

Faux Finishing Your Wood Furniture and Cabinet Projects

Decorative Finishes- Distressing, Antique Finishes, Faux Marble and More

Behind-the-Scenes Video - Milwaukee Street Art with General Finishes Milk Paint

public street art project using general finishes milk paint
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Do you remember when we posted this awesome community project using General Finishes

*What Wood Finish Would Be Best to Use On an Existing Wicker Finish?

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It would depend on whether you plan to use the furniture outside or under the protection of a roof. Theoretically, both water and oil-based products could be used.

For example, you could "antique" wicker with thinned Gel Stain to pop up the color depth on an aging piece of natural wicker. However, Gel Stain is not exterior-rated and is very thick, making it cumbersome to apply and wipe off on a highly textured surface such as wicker.

What Finishes & Coatings does General Finishes Offer for Retailers, Homeowners and DIY??

Arm-R-Seal Dye Stains (Water Based) Flat Out Flat Gel Satin Topcoat Gel Stains (Oil Based) Glaze Effects High Performance Water Based Top Coat Milk Paint Oil Based Liquid Stains Pre-Stain Conditioner Oil Based Pre-Stain Conditioner Water Based Pro Floor Finishes Seal-A-Cell Clear Stain Blocker Water Based Topcoats Wood Stains (Liquid Oil Based) Wood Stains (Water Based) Butcher Block Oil Orange Oil Satin Finishing Wax

General Finishes offers water, oil, and maintenance finishes that meet the needs of homeowners, woodworkers, and DIY’ers. Comprehensive videos are available for each product on YouTube, plus dynamic comparison charts at GeneralFinishes.com/COMPARE.

All General Finishes water-based finishes are:

New Video - How to Apply GF Water Based Topcoat to a Bench

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In our newest video, Chris Adams and Tom Monohan of General Finishes show you how to apply GF Waterbased Topcoat to a bench. 

*What is the Difference Between Latex and Acrylic Paint?

Chalk Style Paint Milk Paint

The word "latex" is often a misnomer and is used everywhere to differentiate a water-based product from an oil-based product. The same as the word “Kleenex” is used to describe any type of facial tissue, regardless of the brand.

Today, "latex" is the technical term for a suspension (U.S.) or emulsion (European) of microparticles in water.

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