Female & Veteran Owned · Rooted in the Appalachian Mountains

Restore what you love. Make home beautiful.

From our home to yours.

Trusted finishes, project guidance, and thoughtfully chosen pieces for a home that feels collected, cared for, and entirely your own.

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Female & Veteran OwnedFamily run since 2012. Every order supports a small business.
Expert GuidanceReal project know-how to help you choose with confidence.
Premium FinishesGeneral Finishes expertise for beautiful, lasting results.
Rooted in AppalachiaMountain-inspired home, workshop, and garden style.

Start where you are

How can we help you today?

Shop confidently whether you know exactly what you need or want a little guidance.

I know what I need

Find your product fast. Shop by finish family, color, size, and sheen.

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Help me choose

Not sure where to start? Use our project pathways to narrow down the finish with confidence.

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Make home beautiful

Explore the home-and-garden side of Carolina Pine as we prepare the first collected pieces.

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Premium finishes · beautiful results

Shop by finish family.

Start with the finish you need, or use the project guide below if you are still deciding.

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Complete range

All General Finishes

Browse the full Carolina Pine General Finishes assortment.

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Milk Paint
Painted finishes

Milk Paint

Durable water-based color for furniture, cabinetry and interiors.

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Water Based Stains
Wood color

Water Based Stains

Rich color designed to let the character of the wood remain visible.

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Gel Stain
Oil based

Gel Stain

Controlled application and deep color for refinishing and wood projects.

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High Performance Topcoat
Clear protection

High Performance Topcoat

Durable water-based clear protection for furniture, cabinetry and interior wood.

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Exterior 450 Stains
Outdoor projects

Exterior 450 Stains

Exterior color for vertical wood surfaces, doors and outdoor furniture.

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Expert guidance

Find the right finish for your project.

You shouldn't need to be a finishing expert to shop like one. Start with what you're working on and we'll point you toward a useful place to begin.

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Real guidance, no guesswork.
Start with your project and work toward the right finish.

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Furniture & antiques

Refresh, refinish or completely transform a piece you love.

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Cabinets & built-ins

Durable finishes for kitchens, baths and hardworking interiors.

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Bare wood & woodworking

Bring out the grain with stains, dyes and protective topcoats.

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Outdoor projects

Choose finishes made to stand up to exterior exposure.

General Finishes drop-ship ordering

Mix colors and products. Just match the size.

General Finishes allows like-sized eligible products to be mixed within a case. Build your case from products in the same size and we’ll take care of the rest.

½ Pint12 per caseShop eligible half pints → Pint10 per caseShop eligible pints → Quart8 per caseShop eligible quarts →
GallonNo case restrictionOrder individually as needed
5 Gallon1 per caseBuilt for larger jobs
Polishes15 per caseShop eligible polishes →
Ordering for a shop or production run?Gallons and 5-gallon pails keep larger projects simple, while mixed eligible case packs make it easier to stock the colors and products you actually use.
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For bigger jobs

Larger-format finishing favorites.

Production work, cabinetry, shop finishing and larger projects often need more than a quart. Start with these gallon and 5-gallon General Finishes options.

General Finishes Enduro Clear Poly Gloss
5 gallon · clear topcoat

Enduro Clear Poly · Gloss

$460.00

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General Finishes Exterior 450 Clear Semi-Gloss
5 gallon · exterior

Exterior 450 Topcoat · Semi-Gloss

$380.00

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General Finishes High Performance Satin
5 gallon · water based

High Performance Topcoat · Satin

$430.00

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General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Satin
gallon · oil based

Arm-R-Seal Topcoat · Satin

$95.00

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Home & Garden · Coming Home

Collected pieces for a home with a story.

Carolina Pine has always been about more than what happens in the workshop. We’re thoughtfully bringing back the warm, useful, collected home-and-garden spirit longtime customers remember—pieces chosen to feel at home beside old wood, fresh-cut flowers, a well-used table, and mountain air.

Found & storiedAntique-inspired accents with character, texture, and a sense of history.
Warm & usefulBeautiful pieces meant for real rooms, real tables, and everyday gathering.
Garden & porchObjects that belong near green things, weathered wood, and an open door.
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The home-and-garden collection is being curated and inventory-checked now. We’ll release pieces only when we know they’re ready to ship.

Rustic farmhouse table with fresh-cut flowers, candle, garden tools, and warm Appalachian light

Our Story

Rooted in family

Rooted in family. Driven by purpose.

Carolina Pine began with a love for old furniture, hard work, and the belief that quality never goes out of style.

We’re a female- and veteran-owned family business rooted in the Appalachian Mountains, helping makers, homeowners, and professionals restore, create, and make home beautiful.

Thank you for supporting our family and small business.

Female & Veteran Owned · Family Run Since 2012
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Rooted in the Appalachian Mountains

Restore · Create · Gather · Make Home Beautiful

Why Carolina Pine

Female & Veteran Owned

Family run since 2012, rooted in the Appalachian Mountains, with personal service behind every order.

Finishing expertise

Shop with confidence from a retailer that understands General Finishes and the work behind a beautiful result.

Made to last

Products and pieces chosen for usefulness, beauty, and a home that gets better with time.