Call NC Paints about our stain matching services (919) 471-0330. 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 noncombustible. Application: Brush, Roll, Spray, Pad See our spray tip size recommendations here.  Coverage: 400-600 sq.ft./gallon Dry Time - Touch: Raw Wood (30+ min.), Existing Finish (1+ hr) Dry Time - Recoat: 2+ Hrs (24+ Hrs over oil based product Recommended Top Coat: High Performance Topcoat is a hard, durable polyurethane topcoat. It can be brushed or sprayed.  Thinning: Thin GF water based stains with distilled water if desired. Start with 5%, adding up to 10% by volume. Increase open time, if needed with up to 5% General Finishes Extender if allowed by local regulations. GF Extender will improve flow and leveling and increase open time, which is helpful in dry climates.  Available Colors: Antique Brown, Antique Oak, Black, Black Cherry, Brown Mahogany, Cabernet, Espresso, Graystone, Graphite, HIckory, Natural, Onyx, Pecan, Provincial, Sedona, Tobacco, Walnut, Whitewash

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Call NC Paints about our stain matching services (919) 471-0330. General Finishes High Performance Water Based Polyurethane is our most popular and versatile topcoat. Very hard and durable polyurethane finish. Application by brush, roll or spray. Compatible with the General Finishes Water Based Stain. Interior use only. 2 or 3 coats needed for the proper finish. Product is white in can and dries to a clear finish and does not amber. Available Sheens: Dead Flat (<5), Satin (25-35), Semi-Gloss (50-60) and Gloss (80+) Application: Brush, Roll, Spray Coverage: 500-600 sq.ft./gallon Dry Time Touch - 30+ Min  Dry Time - Recoat: 2 Hrs  Dry Time Light Use: 7-10 Days Dry Time Cure: 21 Days    

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Call NC Paints about our stain matching services (919) 471-0330. General Finishes 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. Interior only use. 1-2 coats needed for desired finish. Application: Brush or Spray Available colors: Yellow, Amber, Light Brown, Medium Brown, Dark Brown, Orange, Empire Red, Vintage Cherry, Cinnamon, Merlot, Pewter, Ebony, Green, Blue, Reducer (Clear) Coverage: 480-640 sq.ft./gallon Dry Time Touch: 30+ min Dry Time Recoat: 2hr Dry Time Recoat (over oil base): 24+ hr

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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.

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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. See our spray tip size recommendations here.

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