These handmade Cherry and Red Oak coasters by Chroma Woodwork have got us wishing summer wasn't almost over! They've been sealed with GF oil based topcoat Arm-R-Seal in gloss.
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"Maleficent is finished! This china cabinet was a crazy amount of work but so worth it for the end result. It is a stunning, whimsical piece. I am in love!" - Pretty Used Things
They refinished this piece in Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and Arm-R-Seal oil-based topcoat.
This fabulous Antique Jacobean dining set was refinished by Rehab to Fab. The table top is a mix of General Finishes Light Oak & Spiced Walnut Oil Based Stain was used to achieve the color & 5 coats of GF's Arm-r-Seal.
Scott Brooks is at it again! This time, Scott decided to custom-build a display for his grandmother's teakettles!
He explains, "I needed a way to display my beloved grandmothers tea kettle in a more dignified manner than on my stove or a shelf. I saw a version of this in a magazine a year or so ago and made my own variation with a lower shelf to stabilize the fragile tapered legs and also to reclaim that space…
The finish is in several coats of General Finishes Arm-R-Seal (...
JW Woodworks shares how durable Arm-R-Seal oil-based topcoat is with this unique table.
They explain, "A year has passed since I delivered this solid walnut slab dining table. It is used everyday by a family 4 (and holiday parties). Other than some minor surface scratches, it looks just as good as it did a year ago!"
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Anastasia Vintage blew us away with this gorgeous kneehole desk makeover! Snow White Milk Paint was used for the base. After a few more details, she coated the top with Arm-R-Seal and the rest of the desk in High Performance Topcoat Satin.
They explain, "For this piece, I used Snow White Milk Paint. Once the base layer of paint was done, I gave the drawers a lace overlay treatment, per my friend's request. Just a simple lace valance from the thrift store, some silver spray paint, and...
Stephanie of Rehab to Fab says:
"This sophisticated grain sack table set was married together with General Finishes products. The antique table was sanded down, wood conditioner was used and a mix of Antique Walnut & Java gel stain was used. Top was sealed with 7 coats of satin Arm-R-Seal for heavy duty durability. The base is 1/4 sawn oak but need some repair. So General Finishes Lamp black milk paint came to...
We're so in love with this dining room table makeover from The Tattered Rabbit!
"I painted the base of the table (and chairs) with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint. I love, love, love this color and this paint and by far it’s the easiest paint I’ve ever work with."
The top was stained and sealed with Java Gel Stain and sealed with satin Arm-R-Seal Topcoat.
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"The frame of this beautiful Henredon Campaign dresser was sanded, primed, and painted in Antique White Milk Paint and sealed with several coats of High Performance Top Coat in satin. The drawer fronts were sanded and stained in Antique Walnut (Gel Stain) and finished with multiple coats of Arm-R-Seal. This classic dresser went from a heavy, dark 70s look - with quite a few dings and scratches - to a much lighter, modern feel." - Trillium Park Designs
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Rockford Retiqued calls General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Topcoat an "awesome and tough as nails topcoat". They also say, "General Finishes Arm-R-Seal will stand up to the use and abuse my little family will show this!"
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"Some things you just look better in wood tones! This dining set has gone through many phases but it's finally done! Table base is a 1/4 sawn oak antique that has a wash of GF Lamp Black & Arm-R-Seal. Top was sanded and I left the natural wood color with just GF Arm-R-Seal. Chairs were cleaned up & got a good coat of GF Satin finishing wax." - Rehab to Fab
Urban Patina says, "I love your Arm-R-Seal Top Coat on all my interior furniture! Love it! I used it on this piece of Butternut. Highlights the character amazingly!"
"MY Furniture Creations LOVES your products. We used your Antique Walnut Gel Stain and Arm-R-Seal Topcoat to turn this Mid-Century side table into a beautiful piece my client can once again use in their home."
"General Finishes Satin Arm-R-Seal topcoat was the perfect choice for my kitchen island made from old barn treasures!" - TatteredGypsy
Edmund Haremski made this beautiful modern hall table as a wedding present for a friend using cherry, red oak and General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Gloss Top Coat!
"This oak dresser had been in the family for over 50 years when my client decided to give this work horse an update. I stripped the top and refinished both the drawer fronts and top with Java Gel followed by several coats of Arm-R-Seal. The frame was lightly sanded and painted with three coats of Lamp Black and sealed with Arm-R-Seal as well. Hopefully this latest round of furniture TLC will give this sturdy little dresser another good 50 years of life!" Trillium Park Designs of Olympia, WA
Can't get over this amazingly beautiful antique secretary desk by Rehab to Fab! Stephanie of Rehab to Fab says "I sanded, stripped & cleaned the exiting finish off. Once it was a clean slate I used General Finishes Antique Walnut on the drawer fronts & their Java Gel Stain on the rest of the piece. I could of stained the entire piece in one or the other but I can't help to be different. I then sealed it all with GF’s Arm-R-Seal in Satin. The inside letter compartment is painted in...
"This table had been previously stripped (you can see the old paint underneath) The top needed a coat of stain and top coat. I could have painted it but sometimes you just need listen to the piece. So I cleaned it really well, lightly buffed with fine sand paper and added a coat of General Finishes Light Oak Oil Based Wood Stain. A couple coats of Arm-R-Seal & its look beautiful again." - Rehab to Fab
Rehab to Fab says, "I loved the natural color so much but wanted a hint of color. So I did 2 coats of 50/50 Shellac/D-Natured alcohol. Then several coats of General Finishes Arm-R-Seal for durability."
Hail to the Queen! Queenie Bee at Restoration Freak sealed this little dining set a Union Jack Upcycle using Arm-R-Seal Topcoat for a durable finish. To recreate the look, we suggest our Klein Blue, Holiday Red, and Snow White Milk Paints! Queenie shares, "I am extremely pleased with the durability of this product. I am from England and drink A LOT of tea and have not had to use a coaster at the table with my china teacup. It has been a year and we have not had to use tablecloths, or place-mats...
Scott Brooks built this stunning chest and sealed it with General Finishes Arm-R-Seal gloss Top Coat.
Made of Maple and Walnut, with the bottom of aromatic cedar.
Scott says, "This was my own design and I pretty much made it up as I went along for the most part. It's Made of Maple and Walnut, with the bottom of aromatic cedar. This particular chest is a gift for a young male, so I was going for a somewhat masculine design."
This project has received rave reviews from woodworkers around the...
Scott Brooks from LumberJocks (
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Check out this amazing hand crafted table from Marion Lovett! It first got a got of GF Amber Dye Stain, then a coat of Candlelight Gel Stain (shown in the second picture). Then 2 coat of Antique Walnut Gel Stain were applied and the entire table was sealed with 4 coats of Arm-R-Seal Topcoat. Marion says, "It is 8' in diameter and made of old barn wood (oak). The bottom was timberframed in the traditional fashion with mortise, tenon, and pegs. I was aiming for an old medieval look. I used all...
The Shabby Chicas located at Homestead Handcrafts_ refinished these charming side tables with Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner then 3 coats of General Finishes Prairie Wheat Gel Stain and sealed with Arm-R-Seal in Gloss for maximum protection. To recreate the look, we recommend our Corinth Blue Milk Paint - the base was finished with ASCP in Provence and sealed with our High Performance Top Coat in Satin! "The Shabby Chicas carry the full line of General Finishes Milk Paints, Gel Stains, Glaze...
ReFind Design by Coco Clare says, "So I am very fortunate to get to see this piece after my client reupholstered her own seat! And might I say what a fabulous job...it turned out just perfect.
Hand painted in Annie Sloan olive with dark wax and stained using General Finishes Java Stain sealed with Arm R Seal."
Frank Byers says, "A belated gift for a certain Cleveland Browns fan, my son Joey Byers!! Shaving Brush, Razor, and Razor Stand Kits, along with General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Oil/Urethane Top Coat,and SpectraPly, all from Woodcraft (http://bit.ly/1IkTh9O). Learn to turn and make these items at a Woodcraft store class near you: http://bit.ly/1HIEWR6" What a fantastic gift! We're sure this set...
We can't get enough of this table and chair re-style by The Pallet Shed! The table top was stained with GF's Java Gel Stain and sealed with 5 coats of Arm-R-Seal Satin. The chairs were painted in Snow White Milk Paint.
"Best products ever. Needed to give clients extra protection as they have children. These products achieved that!!"
3 quarts of Antique White and Arm-R-Seal were the winning combination for the outstanding kitchen makeover! - Theresa King of King's Creations of Farmington, MO.
Custom Table in Arm-R-Seal
Amy of High Style Restyle located in Dallas, TX gave this candy dispenser a sweet makeover! Amy started with a base layer of GF Patina Green Milk Paint. "To help pull out the bubblegum blue of the candy jars, I dry brushed General Finishes Corinth Blue over the entire base. I finished up by adding some subtle distressing and sealing with Arm-R-Seal since it needs to stand up to kiddos (and adults) helping themselves to all that yummy candy."
Theresa of House of Krafts shared this beauty. I just finished this piece- I stained the top in Antique Walnut Gel Stain, and painted it in Sherwin Williams Narragansett Navy" and GF Antique White Milk Paint- sealed the top with Arm-R-Seal satin and the base in HPTC flat. Love how it turned out!"
Dena at Hearts And Sharts shared this stunning Midcentury-style coffee table makeover! She used Antique Walnut Gel Stain and Arm-R-Seal Top Coat with rebar hairpin legs for a perfectly rustic industrial style. Dena says, "My friend Lisa gave me a crappy table with a hair dye stain on it... Check out what it looks like now!" Read her hilarious blog post and see the process here! http://bit.ly/1Kd2wum :)
Hello, gorgeous! Stephanie at Rehab to Fab shared this stunning vanity restyle using Java Gel Stain and Arm-R-Seal! Try our Seagull Gray Milk Paint for a similar look. Steph says, "This vanity is painted in Valspar's new chalky paint in 'Woolen Stockings' & sealed with Polyvine Dead Flat wax finish. The top of the vanity & chair is General Finishes Java Gel Stain & Arm-R-Seal. A coral peacock fabric was chosen for the chair & drawer lining. Lightly distressed around the edges...
Stephanie at Rehab to Fab gave our Arm-R-Seal Topcoat a glowing review! (Shown over Java Gel Stain) "I love General Finishes Arm-R-Seal & it's all I use on my stained pieces. I used to dip my rag into the ARS & it was like playing Russian roulette. So I have been experimenting the last few months with pouring the ARS on the surface. I then take my clean folded t-shirt rag and move it around in long strokes until it looks completely covered. I walk away and let it do its thing. It...
Here's a great before and after from Dena of Hearts And Sharts. These flea market chairs were reupholstered and given a 2 coats of General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain and sealed with Arm-R-Seal Top Coat. Dena says, "I can’t emphasize enough how incredibly wonderful the General Finishes Gel Stain was to work with. I’ll never use another stain. Ever. Ever, ever."
Fabulous French Provincial upcycle by Stephanie at Rehab to Fab! Steph used Champagne Pearl Effects and Java Gel Stain on this beauty. Steph shared, "This French Provincial chest of drawers is elegant & classy! It was painted in Heirloom Traditions Paint 'Buff Rose'. The most beautifully subtle pale pink color! General Finishes Pearl Effects in 'Champagne Pearl' was used to add some glam! GF's Java Gel Stain was used on the top & sealed with Arm-R-Seal. The body was top coated with...
Stephanie at Rehab to Fab shared this absolutely stunning chest restyle! "This oak cedar chest is exquisite, elegant, and just over all gorgeous! It was a honey oak before & if you haven't heard...honey oak is so not cool anymore! So to bring this piece up to date I sanded the top, used wood conditioner (always do!) and did 2 coats of General Finishes Gel Stain in Java. Sealed with GF's Arm-R-Seal. The body is a mix of General Finishes Milk Paint colors: Linen, Millstone and a splash of...
What a gorgeously rustic DIY side table by Tim and Mary at 17 Apart! After a lot of hard work and elbow grease, Tim and Mary used wood stabilizer with Arm-R-Seal Topcoat to seal and showcase the natural beauty of the wood! Get the how-to here: http://bit.ly/1cCSnab Tim shares, "As for the topcoat, we again went with what the expert from the Woodcraft store recommended — this Arm-R-Seal Oil & Urethane Topcoat. We applied a very thin and...
This darling coffee table was upcycled with Java Gel Stain by On Rolling Hill (@onrollinghill on Instagram)! "Operation #coffeetable makeover complete! I'm loving General Finishes products! I used Java Gel Stain and Arm-R-Seal Gloss... Next I'm going to try the Milk Paint!"
Theresa at House of Krafts shared this stunning buffet restyle! She says, "I used a custom mix of Basil and Patina Green with a little Antique White - the color was a little more bold than I was trying to achieve so I did a stain wash to mute it and sealed with High Performance in Flat. The top was stained with Antique Walnut Gel Stain and sealed with Arm-R-Seal in Satin!" Confused about which topcoat to choose for your next project? We'll help you choose in this quick video!...
We're loving this Union Jack piece that Steph at Rehab to Fab upcycled for her daughter using Coastal Blue, Snow White, and Holiday Red Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain, and Arm-R-Seal Topcoat! Stephanie shared her process here: "I rehabbed this 1968 desk/vanity for my daughter. I painted a Union Jack Chest for her 12th bday. I painted this piece in all the same colors. I used a Cling On brush (the best brush for GF) & General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk paint, sides are Snow white and stencil are...
John Haling refinished this gorgeous walnut table top using 2 coats of General Finishes Seal-A-Cell and 2 coats Arm-R-Seal Top Coat. If you are interested in learning more about GF's Seal-A-Cell, click here: http://bit.ly/1Ck1Hxv
Stephen Massman shared this beautiful custom-built murphy bed in cherry and cherry plywood! He says, "Finished with Seal-a-Cell clear and Arm-R-Seal satin. This is my new favorite finish." Seal-A-Cell is best way to get the that "natural" look on beautiful woods that aren't to be stained. The oils penetrate deep within the wood to highlight the warm natural look and the urethane ensures a deep hardness. Follow with multiple coats of Arm-R-Seal Topcoat. Learn more about our oil-based products...
Hello, beautiful! We can't get over this elegant Eastlake chest transformation by Stephanie at Rehab to Fab! Steph says, "This Eastlake chest is stunning, stately and just over all awesome! I didn't want to just slap a coat of paint on an Eastlake, who does that? LOL This piece dates late 1800's-early 1900's & has beautiful knapp joints... General Finishes Antique Walnut & Java Gel Stains were mixed together to create the perfect tone I was looking for. The frame was painted with...
We can't get enough of this gorgeous "grain-sack" table set by Stephanie at Rehab to Fab! Steph shared her process; "This sophisticated grain sack table set was married together with General Finishes products. The antique table was sanded down, wood conditioner was used and a mix of Antique Walnut & Java Gel Stain was used. Top was sealed with 7 coats of satin Arm-R-Seal for heavy duty durability. The base is 1/4 sawn oak but need some repair. So General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint came...
Do your stairs, banisters or railings need a more modern look? Do what Douglas Parsons did! He stained his with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and sealed them with GF Arm-R Seal Topcoat.
Dignified is the right word for this darling solid wood desk, restyled by Rehab to Fab! "I decided to use my trusty Java Gel Stain from General Finishes on the top, drawers, & feet. The "one coat wonder" blew me away again. I then used my favorite General Finishes Milk Paint color, Coastal Blue, which made him so stately... I wiped on 'Arm-R-Seal' (Top Coat) with several coats to give it durability. I must say, this desk looks and feels dignified." GF Tip: All stains need a top coat,...
We're loving this black beauty shared by Rehab to Fab; "General Finishes Gel Stain in "Colonial Maple" and my favorite "Arm-R-Seal" Topcoat. Dont they look sexy?" If you would like to recreate this look, we recommend our Lamp Black Milk Paint!
