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Butcher Block with General Finishes Salad Bowl Finish

Post Date

Mon, 11/18/2013 - 12:00

Wow! Look at this great butcher block by Ultimate DIY Guy!

Oil Based Wood Bowl Finish

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.

Butcher Block Oil

Butcher Block Oil is a natural protectant for all wood surfaces that come in contact with food. Use this oil-based finish on wood cutting boards, utensils, bowls and butcher blocks.

*What Finish Would You Recommend for a Butcher Block Counter Top?

Arm-R-Seal Butcher Block Oil

It depends on the type of use you plan for your butcher-block top and the look you want.

If it is a statement piece and not intended for high use, almost any finish would work. General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Topcoat is a good choice. If you intend to prep or chop food General Finishes Butcher Block Oil should be applied.

Upcycling an Entertainment Center at Woodcraft

refinished entertainment center using java gel

Post Date

Tue, 11/19/2013 - 12:00

The wonderful folks at Woodcraft show step-by-step instructions on a "Do-It-Yourself Upcycling Project" of an entertainment center using General Finishes

Woodworker Wednesday - Drunken Woodworker

custom wood furniture and art finished using general finishes stains, dyes, and paint

Post Date

Wed, 06/17/2015 - 12:00

It's Woodworker Wednesday and this week we're excited to feature Dave Picciuto of The Drunken Woodworker! Inspired to create affordable photo frames for himself, Dave discovered the art of woodworking and never looked back.

How can I lower the sheen of my topcoat to a satin?

You can reduce the glossiness of a sheen several ways.

Apply a flatter sheen over a glossier sheen, such as Satin over Semi-gloss. Be sure to observe proper dry times. If you are applying over an existing finish, be sure to prep sand and clean first.
If using General Finishes Arm-R-Seal, you can intermix Satin and Semi-Gloss to create a sheen that will softly mute the glossiness.
Another option is to rub the surface down with 0000 steel wool and orange oil or any similar lubricant such as Butcher Block Oil.

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

public street art project using general finishes milk paint

Post Date

Mon, 11/18/2013 - 12:00

Do you remember when we posted this awesome community project using General Finishes

Water Based Wood Turners Finishes

General Finishes Clear Water Based Topcoat Wood Turner's Finish, 1/2 Pint Bottle

Wood Turner's Finish is a water-oil urethane hybrid for use on wood turnings, bowls and other lathe-turned projects, now made with more than 50% RENEWABLE RESOURCES formulated from sustainable materials that decrease the carbon footprint.