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Recovery tips for when things go awry

More colors, better control, and lower cost make dyes a popular choice.

Top off your work with a final lustrous touch.

Wipe-on finishes are popular for a variety of reasons, the biggest of which is the ease of application.

Practical tricks for some very tough stuff

The difference between water- and oil-based wood fillers, and how to tell if your project is a good candidate for a wood filler.

Pick the perfect patch.

All finishes made after 1972 are food-safe when cured properly. This process can take several weeks after a film has formed. We recommend adding a couple days beyond the products label’s recommendation to allow for temperature and humidity variations. A good rule of thumb is 30 days.

General Finishes Gel Stains contain urethane, which allows the gel stains to be used for finishing over existing top coats, stains, and paints.