General Finishes University

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Welcome to General Finishes knowledge base at GF University. Unlimited access to over 70 video tutorials, plus a list of our upcoming events, webinars trade shows, and demos.

Our Next Live Events

Hirshfield's Demo Day

Maple Grove, MN - Apr 24 ^th 2025

Hands-On Demos with Graco Sprayers and General Finishes Enduro products at Hirshfield's Maple Grove store. Reps will be on hand to answer your questions and explain the benefits of their products!

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Woodcraft of Las Vegas Vendor Show & Sale

Las Vegas, NV - Apr 26 ^th 2025

Join General Finishes at the Woodcraft of Las Vegas for a one day only vendor show and sale.

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Browse Our Latest Video Lessons

How To Achieve a Uniform Stain Color Using Water Based Pre-Stain Conditioner

How to Apply Water Based Topcoat to a Large Surface With a Paint Pad Applicator

How to Repair A Scratch on a Stained Surface

A Comparison of Ambering Grain Pop Between Oil and Water Based Topcoats

Get The Look: 3 Rustic Wood Finishes by Distressing Water Based Wood & Dye Stains

Get The Look: Rustic Barnwood Gray

Business Planning

3 Videos

Updating Cabinets

9 Videos

2 FAQs

Water Based Paints

11 Videos

12 FAQs

Water Based Stains

15 Videos

8 FAQs