General Finishes

High-Quality Wood Finishes

Designed To Meet Specific Finishing Objectives

General Finishes Manufactures 6 Stain Lines:

4 water-based
2 oil-based
Totaling more than 80 colors

They are all made with the highest-quality ingredients to give you an outstanding finish every time.

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This comparison video does a great job quickly comparing all of General Finishes wood stains.

(Please note, Von Tobel does not carry the RTM stains or Milk Paint.)

Water Based Products

General Finishes is America’s leading manufacturer of innovative water-based stains and finishes. Started in 1928, they’ve been focusing solely on water finishes since 1992.

Great for cabinets, furniture, millwork, and much more.

These durable water-based finishes are:

environment friendly
VOC compliant
water clean-up
low odor
non-flammable
dry in 1-2 hours

Water Based Wood Stain

Available in 18 colors
Most advanced interior stains on the market
Produces a rich, dark, uniform coverage with vibrant color
Can be applied over finished or raw wood
Re-stain existing finishes without stripping or sanding
Brush or spray application

Water Based Dye Stain

Available in 14 colors
General Finishes’ most transparent stain
Magnifies the grain of raw wood
Can be mixed with water-based topcoats to create toners
Layer under other General Finishes stains to enhance color

General Finishes water based topcoat high performance in semi-gloss

High Performance Water Based Topcoat

All-purpose finish for residential interior wood projects
Gives a professional-grade finish
Excellent durability
Brush, roll, or spray application

Oil Based Products

Oil Based Gel Stain

Comes in 15 heavy-bodied colors
Featured across social media for upcycling furniture and cabinets
Provides the deepest, richest colors of any oil-based stain available
Longer open & dry times than water based stains
Thick gel is perfect for applying to vertical surfaces
Can be applied over finished or raw wood
Requires working in a well ventilated area

Oil Based Liquid Wood Stain

Comes in 14 classic & contemporary colors
Interior high-quality pigmented stain
Thinner than the oil based gel stain
Great for detailed projects
Designed to be applied over raw wood surfaces
Easy wipe-on application

General Finishes ARM-R-SEAL oil based top coat in semi-gloss

ARM-R-SEAL Urethane Wipe-On Topcoat

Ambering finish penetrates to provide deep-down protection for a “natural” look
Made with the highest-quality urethane resin
Extremely durable and long-lasting
Wipe on or foam brush application

Made With Renewable Resources

General Finishes manufactures wood coatings made with more than 50% renewable resources, formulated from sustainable materials that decrease the carbon footprint, such as vegetable oils and plant proteins.

Renewable resources are a recent, eco-friendly advancement in the paint and coatings industry.

General Finishes products formulated with renewable resources meet the standard of excellence you have come to expect — including adhesion, coverage, color and durability — with all the benefits of water finishes.