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General Finishes Manufacturer of the finest water-based wood finishes for retail and professional markets. Made in the U.S.A. Ready to refinish your kitchen cabinets?
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10/12/2026
10/06/2026
"Sometimes when I refinish a table for a client, it doesn’t get a drastic makeover. More so a “glow up” with a durable f...
10/02/2026

"Sometimes when I refinish a table for a client, it doesn’t get a drastic makeover. More so a “glow up” with a durable finish. The process is still the same however, and for this table I completely stripped the previous finish, and then stained it using General Finishes Antique Brown Water Based Stain before finally spraying a topcoat to protect it. The end result is a finish that will last and looks brand new again!" - Flipping Unbelievable

See all General Finishes stain colors here: https://generalfinishes.com/all-colors

"I gave this table a complete transformation—the base is painted in Chicken Salad by Mélange Paints for the perfect mood...
10/01/2026

"I gave this table a complete transformation—the base is painted in Chicken Salad by Mélange Paints for the perfect moody, earthy backdrop, while the top got a rich coat of General Finishes Water-Based Wood Stain in Walnut. Finished off with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat in Satin for a smooth, durable finish that’s ready for family dinners!
(I wasn’t dragging this beast into my house for pictures, so enjoy the AI generated photo to see what it would look like in a home!)
Nothing means more than when clients come back for a second piece! What do you think of this color combination?" - Hall Refined Design

Find a retailer near you: https://generalfinishes.com/where-to-buy

09/29/2026

One dye. Two ways to control color.

One product. Two different jobs. 🔄

As a stain: apply TransTint to raw wood to add color and bring out the grain. This is your foundation coat, done before any topcoat goes on.

As a toner: mix TransTint into your topcoat and apply between coats. Use this to adjust color, even out blotchy areas, or shift the tone slightly without starting over.

Same bottle, just a different point in the process.

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East Troy, WI

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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