General Finishes

High quality water-based and oil-based finishing products made in the USA.

Call 970-482-1928 or stop by our Riverside Ave. location to see our full selection of General Finishes products.

 

WATER-BASED DYE STAINS

Pint – $19 ea
Quart – $27 ea

Water-based Dye Stains penetrate deep into the wood to beautifully magnify the grain. This low VOC stain will provide your project with more depth and color vibrancy than any other wood stain. This product is excellent for highly figured woods like mahogany, walnut or maple. Dye stains can also be used as a toner when mixed with Water Based Topcoats.

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WATER-BASED WOOD STAINS

Pint – $24 ea
Quart – $38 ea

General Finishes Water Based Stains have superior qualities over oil-based stains. Their high-quality pigments produce rich, dark, uniform colors on hard-to-stain woods like maple and pine. Low odor, low VOC, water cleanup, and non-combustible. Looking for a "green" environment-friendly finish? These stains are now formulated with more than 50% renewable resources formulated from sustainable materials. Brush or spray.  Colors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BRUSHABLE WHITE ENAMEL

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Quart – Semi-Gloss  $15 ea   reg. $30
Gallon – Satin & Semi-Gloss  $38.50 ea   reg. $77

A durable, bright white, water-based wood enamel ideal for finishing cabinets, furniture, millwork, and other projects that will endure greater wear and tear. Acting as a 2-in-1 paint and topcoat, it is a cost-effective option for DIYers that want professional-looking, non-yellowing results without the use of a spray gun. Apply with a brush or roller.

It may be applied over existing finishes with cleaning and minimal sanding. A stain-blocking primer, such as General Finishes Stain Blocker, is advised when applying to raw wood or darker existing finishes. The use of a top-coat over Brushable White Enamel is not recommended. Complete coverage can be achieved with 2 to 3 coats.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OIL BASED PRE-STAIN WOOD CONDITIONER

1/2 Pint – $18 ea

An oil-based stain designed for use before staining new, soft, and porous wood surfaces, such as aspen, cherry, birch, poplar, or pine. It penetrates the wood grain to promote uniform acceptance of oil-based wood stain and reduces streaking and blotching to help ensure beautiful, even coverage. PFAS-free formula.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HIGH PERFORMANCE WATER-BASED POLYURETHANE TOPCOAT

Pint – Dead Flat  $36 ea
Pint – Flat, Satin, Semi-Gloss, Gloss  $27 ea
Quart – Dead Flat  $60 ea
Quart – Flat, Satin, Semi-Gloss, Gloss  $40 ea
Gallon – Dead Flat  $166 ea
Gallon – Flat, Satin, Semi-gloss, Gloss  $105 ea

 

Winner of Fine Woodworking's "Best Overall Choice Award," High Performance Topcoat was voted as the hardest, most durable consumer polyurethane topcoat. It is so versatile, it can be brushed or sprayed. Now available in a new sheen, Dead Flat, formulated with new patented polymer technology. The new Dead Flat delivers a <5-degree sheen, high-water resistance, and very high chemical resistance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HARD WAX OIL & HARDENER

1/2 Pint –  $33.33 ea
Pint –  $58.67 ea

Hard Wax Oil is a high-quality urethane-solids polymer in a blend of oil & wax that enhances the natural look of wood. The urethane gives Hard Wax Oil improved chemical and mechanical properties over standard oil & wax finishes. Best used with optional General Finishes Hard Wax Oil Hardener to substantially shorten dry time and provide superior durability, and chemical and water resistance. Doesn't crack or peel, can be buffed to a slightly higher sheen, and is very EASY to use. Low VOC and made with renewable resources.

This is a maintenance product, and may be reapplied when wear becomes evident. Recommended uses: interior raw wood furniture, millwork and woodworking projects.  Colors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OIL-BASED GEL STAINS

1/2P pints – $19 to $23 ea
Pint – $27 to $33 ea
Quart – $44 to $55 ea

Gel Stain from General Finishes is home of the popular Java Gel Stain featured across the nation's social media for upcycling furniture and cabinets. Gel wood stains are heavy-bodied and do not penetrate as deeply into the wood as liquid oil-based wipe-on stains do, providing the deepest, richest colors of any oil-based stain available.  Colors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OIL-BASED WIPE-ON PENETRATING STAINS

1/2 Pint –  $18 ea
Quart –  $38 ea

Liquid Oil-Based Wood Penetrating Stains are made from the highest-quality oils, resins and pigments to ensure your finishing project will be an easy and rewarding experience. These wipe-on stains are designed to be applied over raw wood surfaces.  Colors

ENDURO PROFESSIONAL WATER-BASED SANDING SEALER

Quart – $35 ea
Gallon – $74 ea

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. It's larger resin polymer provides for fast build and the lower price point makes it a popular base coat. Engineered for cabinets & millwork, it can be brushed, rolled, or sprayed. Dries tack-free in 5-10 minutes in ideal conditions.

ENDURO-VAR II WATER-BASED URETHANE TOPCOAT

Quart – Flat, Satin, Semi-Gloss, Gloss  $55 ea
Gallon – Flat, Satin, Semi-Gloss, Gloss  $133 ea

Enduro-Var II is a reformulation of the original GF oil-modified, ambering, water-based topcoat. It replaces original Endurovar and is made with more than 70% renewable resources formulated from sustainable materials. Compatible with ALL GF products. The newer environment-friendly formula dries to a lighter amber than the previous formula, is highly water-resistant, and is both sprayable and brushable.

 

ENDURO PROFESSIONAL WATER-BASED CLEAR POLY

Gallon – Flat, Satin, Semi-Gloss, Gloss  $110 ea

A favorite of professional/industrial finishers and OEM manufacturing facilities, Enduro Clear 1K Poly is a premium non-yellowing water-based self-crosslinking polyurethane-fortified topcoat that delivers a clear, tough, durable, and abrasion-resistant finish. Now available in a Dead Flat sheen, it is clear drying, low odor, and easy to use. Clear 1K Poly can be used on any project where more solids (28%) and durability are desired.

ENDURO PROFESSIONAL WATER-BASED WHITE POLY

Gallon – Flat, Satin, Semi-Gloss  $121 ea

Enduro White Poly is a professional high-solids, pigmented water-based wood finish engineered for cabinets and millwork. Use only over General Finishes White Undercoat or Stain Blocker. For professional, industrial and OEM non-architectural use.

 

ENDURO PROFESSIONAL WATER-BASED BLACK POLY

Gallon – Satin, Semi-Gloss  $120 ea

Enduro Black Pigmented Poly is a professional spray only, high-solids, pigmented water-based coating ideal for cabinets and millwork.

EXTERIOR 450 WATER-BASED WOOD STAINS

Quart –  $35 ea

GF's Exterior 450 Stains are low VOC premium quality, exterior pigmented water-based wood stains designed for outdoor projects with vertical surfaces such as garage doors, entrance doors and furniture. Can be applied to wood, MDF, and fiberglass. Exterior 450 is now made with more than 50% renewable resources formulated from sustainable materials. These stains not recommended for large horizontal surfaces such as a deck. Exterior 450 Stains contain U.V. absorbers to protect the finish and mildewcides to slow mold and mildew growth, but will not prevent the wood from changing color in sunlight. Brush or spray.  Colors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXTERIOR 450 WATER-BASED OUTDOOR TOPCOAT

Quart – Flat, Satin, Semi-Gloss, Gloss  $40 ea
Gallon – Flat, Gloss  $90 ea

Exterior 450 Topcoat a clear-drying low VOC finish suitable for vertical exterior surfaces, such as fences, patio furniture, garage doors and entrance doors. It is not recommended as a deck finish. Exterior 450 is fortified with UV absorbers to stabilize and protect the integrity the finish*, and built-in mildewcides to slow mold and mildew growth. It performs well as a clear coat or as an optional topcoat over darker colors General Finishes Milk Paint. Do not use over light or white paints as yellowing may occur. *The UV additive in 450 Clear will protect the integrity of the film, but will not prevent the wood from changing color from sunlight. Brush or spray.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARM-R-SEAL URETHANE WIPE-ON TOPCOAT

Pint – Satin, Semi-Gloss, Gloss   $24 ea
Quart – Satin, Semi-Gloss, Gloss   $37 ea

Arm-R-Seal Oil-Based Topcoats are made with the highest-quality urethane resin, making them extremely durable and long-lasting. Formulated to be wiped on with a cloth or applied with a foam brush, the ambering finish penetrates to provide deep-down protection for that "natural" look.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOD FILL STICKS FOR FURNITURE & WOODWORK REPAIR

Individual sticks – Color Groups 1-15  $3.66 ea

These make easy work of wood furniture repair and maintenance. A convenient way to fill and hide nicks, gouges and scratches on any shade of interior furniture and woodwork. Carefully selected wood tones that blend together for a near-perfect match every time. The fill stick & marker line has 15 color groups to match GF Gel Stains, Liquid Oil-Based Stains, Water-Based Wood Stains and Dye Stains. DOWNLOAD THE NEW COLOR GUIDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OIL BASED WOOD BOWL FINISH

Pint – $24 ea
Quart – $37 ea

Wood Bowl Finish is a durable oil-and-urethane oil-based finish designed for decorative wooden bowls and turnings. For countertops actively used for chopping and cutting, use Butcher Block Oil instead. PFAS-free. Wood Bowl Finish was previously called Salad Bowl Finish.