"We had so much fun transforming this unique table over the week for one of our clients. It is painted in one of our favorite colors: Klein Blue Milk Paint and top stain in Java Gel Stain by General Finishes!" - Mel & Mar Creations
What a charming vintage desk this is! Painted by The Artistic Home Studio and Boutique using a custom color mix of GF Coastal Blue and Persian Blue Milk Paint.
"This was painted with a custom mix of Emerald, Klein Blue and Seagull Gray, then glazed with Pitch Black. The top was stained with General Finishes Black Gel Stain and sealed with Arm-R-Seal. The body was finished with High Performance Top Coat in Semi-Gloss." - J&P Designs
Check out more custom color mixes in the General Finishes Design Center at
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Check out this darling dresser by Carver Junk Company. Painted with the oh-so-lovely GF Persian Blue Milk Paint!
"Bench we made from a cute antique twin headboard. The framing was made from the side rails and the seat is tongue and groove cedar. It even has it's original wood casters. I mixed Patina Green, Snow White and a little bit of Coastal Blue for the base color then added straight Coastal Blue while the base coat was wet to blend the colors and get the light and dark contrast. Love how this turned out. You have a great product." - Sweet Blossom Chic
"Holy moly I don't know why I waited so long to do this sweet little piece! I'm in love with the combo of the original wood stain and General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint. I chose to not distress this at all and seal with flat out flat for a very clean look." - Airdire Furniture Revival
"This adorable dresser is a must see piece! GF Persimmon and Charleton Blue are layered under Persian Blue, and distressed for a gorgeous farmhouse / chippy textured boho style. The original bronze colored hardware has a beautiful patina, and complements the style perfectly!" - For Love of the Paint
What a lovely chippy darling by Indigo Lane Furniture this is! Painted in General Finishes Charleton Blue Chalk Style Paint.
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Charleton Blue with a custom mix of 4:1 Halcyon Blue Milk Paint, Lamp Black OR 3:4 Klein Blue Milk Paint, Driftwood Milk Paint.
This dresser received a stunning makeover with GF Coastal Blue Milk Paint, Antique Walnut Gel Stain and High Performance Topcoat by Susan of Saw Nail and Paint.
Susan says, "I definitely had to go the extra mile to bring this dresser back to life, but I am so happy with the results."
Get all the details of this project at check out the before picture at
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"When your wild color loving sister comes over and you drink a few glasses of wine....you make this crazy awesome color....and you have no idea the ratio of paints you used but it turns out to be the prettiest teal ever!" - Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations
This custom color was a mixture of GF Klein Blue, Lamp Black, Emerald and Snow White Milk Paint. Java Gel Stain was used to stain the top.
"This lovely teal piece is headed to the booth at University Pickers tonight! It is painted in a mixture of General Finishes Coastal Blue and Patina Green Milk Paints. Love the combo!" - Belle Maison
Stunning makeover with General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint by Finn & Bo!
"This cutie patootie is on its way to Carver Junk Company to join a bunch of other amazing pieces at the #cjckids #event! Painted with General Finishes Milk Paint in a custom mix of Emerald and Coastal Blue, creating a dark teal we at CJC like to call 'kale!'" - Bee's Knees
We cannot get over how sharp this piece by Vintage Rose Home is! Finished in GF Klein Blue Milk Paint.
See more pieces completed in blue by going to the Design Center at http://bit.ly/20Luof6.
"Wanted to share my most recent GF Piece. I fell in love with GF Milk Paint a few months ago. This was my first piece restyled using only the General Finishes line of products. I adore her!! I used Coastal Blue (Milk Paint) and Burnished (Pearl Effects). I also used Burnished to refinish the hardware. Sealed her in HPTC and am sooooo pleased!!" - Delilah Tree
"Meet Pete! Made by Ward Furniture and painted in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint. The drawers are placed at a slant with handle grooves underneath them." - Whimsical Design - Bryan College Station
"I rescued this piece from the curb. After hours of cleaning, stripping, and sanding, I spruced it up with General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint (a favorite of mine!), Flat Out Flat Top Coat and bronze Anthropologie knobs. And so it lives on!" - Green Spruce Designs
Check out this video from GF to learn more about how to choose the right topcoat for your project:
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"Love this cool little table with storage! I'm thinking bedside table or coffee bar!" - Flipping Fabulous
This cute little cabinet was painted with GF Patina Green and Klein Blue Milk Paint, accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and sealed with High Performance Topcoat.
General Finishes Design Challeng Winner
2017›Upcycling›Mad Scientist "Create a New Color" (Popular Vote)›1st Place
"This piece was finished completely with General Finishes products and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results! The dresser was painted using a custom blend of Milk Paints in Patina Green, Emerald, Coastal Blue and Corinth Blue, which created a wonderful peacock blue....
This dresser in GF Stillwater Blue Chalk Style Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects by Belle Maison is simply beautiful!
2:1 Halcyon Blue Milk Paint, Queenstown Gray Milk Paint
Sandy Roe, Artistic Designer refinished this pretty piece with GF Persian Blue Milk Paint and a custom mix of Brown Mahogany and Java Gel Stains.
Learn more about how to prepare an existing finish for paint or stain in this video from GF:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdS0X_TgpMI
Can't get enough of this lovely hutch painted in GF Persian Blue Milk Paint by Dandelions and Poppies!
"Used three different General Finishes Milk Paint colors for this layered/distressed top. I used Halcyon Blue, Driftwood & Lamp Black, painting it on and also dry brushing multiple layers. The Tiger Oak had such amazing texture so I wet distressed it down all over which brought the grain back out. For the body I mixed General Finishes Glaze Effects, Pitch Black & Winter White to get just the right grey to get in all those amazing grooves throughout this piece. And the grey was a...
"Classy, elegant and sophisticated are just a few words to describe this table... The table was painted with General Finishes Milk Paint in Coastal Blue which is a deep, rich navy blue. The feet were dipped in gold for an added special touch. The hardware was beautiful and I was happy I could keep them; all they needed was a good cleaning to make them shine. Finally the table has one nice size drawer that I lined with beautiful complimenting fabric. Perfection." - Kim G. Designs
"What an amazing shabby antique 1920s mid size buffet! Such a rare size and perfect for anyone who loves those big buffets but doesn't have the room! In perfect condition, solid and heavy, spotless and clean. Two good size drawers. Hand painted in my favorite Persian Blue/ Antique White Milk Paint mix, tastefully distressed and clear satin waxed." - Shabby Accent Living
"I used Persian Blue Milk Paint and it was my first time using GF. It is amazing with such great coverage! Totally worth the expense and I am hooked for sure!" - Kendra Welchert
Check out other completed projects using Persian Blue Milk Paint by going to the Design Center at
http://designs.generalfinishes.com/tags/persian-blue.
"Starting this year off with my new favorite color, GF Klein Blue Milk Paint. Mixed a glaze up using GF Pitch Black Glaze and Black Pearl by WO. Topped off, of course, with High Performance Topcoat in satin! Love your products as always." - Dannielle from Distress me, Distress me not LLC
Learn more about GF Glaze in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jifX-ZCHDI
"Cutest little server I ever did see! Painted in a new custom color! This is General Finishes Coastal Blue, Millstone, and Emerald with Flat Out Flat topcoat. Turned out just like I wanted!" - Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations
"Darling shabby antique dressing vanity! My client requested General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint mix with glass knobs so pretty!" - Shabby Accent Living
Can't get enough of this stunning piece by The Turquoise Iris!
"I used three of my favorite colors ( Klein Blue, Patina Green and Persimmon -- All from General Finishes ) on this antique cabinet and added the Mexican Otomi paper...because it's been a whole 2 months since I've used it and well, that's just too long!!"
Check out more from The Turquoise Iris at
http://www.theturquoiseiris.com/
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"This adorable little jewellery armoire has been finished in General Finishes Persian Blue and heavily distressed for a very antique and rustic feel."
These stylish side tables were refreshed with General Finishes Charleton Blue Chalk Style Paint.
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinud. Replace Charleton Blue with a custom mix of 4:1 Halcyon Blue Milk Paint, Lamp Black OR 3:4 Klein Blue Milk Paint, Driftwood Milk Paint.
Check out this neat navy blue chedar chest with stained legs by Timeless Charm! The body was painted in Coastal Blue Milk Paint.
Cool down your home's interior during the final stretch of summer by using General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint! Persian Blue is a passive, brisk blue with light gray and green undertones; it’s neutral shade makes it perfect for your next accent piece!
Color Mix Recipes top to bottom:
1 part Persian Blue + 4 parts Coastal Blue
4 parts Persian Blue + 1 part Coastal Blue
Original Persian Blue
1 part Persian Blue + 1 part Snow White
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Choose the beach house look for your home accessories with General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint! Coastal Blue is a rich, deep color that reflects the depths of the ocean and represents old style, first period homes. This perfect shade of blue will add a nautical atmosphere to your home decor and pairs beautifully with General Finishes Java Gel Stain!
Color Mix Recipes top to bottom:
1 part Coastal Blue + 10 parts Snow White
1 part Coastal Blue + 4 parts Snow...
"I found Serena languishing in a local thrift store. She was built in my local area nearly 100 years ago. Her existing finish was alligator scaly and she was missing veneer in a lot of places. This is the second dresser I chose to tackle and I envisioned I could transform her back to glory with some paint and glaze.
I cleaned her, stripped her, patched her and sanded her, and she began to come back to life.
I chose to stain the top with a custom mix of antique walnut and...
This distressed little cutie was freshened up with GF Persian Blue Milk Paint by Belle Maison.
Beautiful classic dresser in GF Midnight Blue Chalk Style Paint.
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with Coastal Blue Milk Paint.
Great bath vanity transformation by Artsy Chicks Rule! It was painted with a custom mix of 1 part GF Snow White and 1 part Persian Blue Milk Paint, glazed with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and sealed with High Performance Topcoat.
"We knew this sweet little chair had potential, it just took the right ideas and color choices to make it pop! Done for a lovely, wonderful customer, the bottom is a custom mint mix with Saltwash, and the top coat is done in GF Coastal Blue Milk Paint. The Saltwash gave this little gal a textured, "live at the beach" feel. We love how this turned out!" - Boutique Unique
We are absolutely adoring this dresser set by The Painted Porch! Painted in the sweet Fjord Blue Chalk Style Paint.
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Fjord Blue with a custom mix of 2:1 Coastal Blue Milk Paint, Driftwood Milk Paint OR 2:3 Klein Blue Milk Paint, Coral Crush Milk Paint
"Blue is the new black and I just can't get enough of this vintage chest! Rowena picked General Finishes Coastal Blue milk paint which is a beautiful, rich navy blue hue to update this piece. The original hardware was updated to an iron color. Thank you Rowena for your custom purchase and enjoy!" - VintagelessJules
"This buffet was finished in a deep indigo blue that I mixed using Klein Blue and a bit of Lamp Black GF Milk Paint. The end result was a sophisticated blue that enhances the beautiful shape of this vintage piece. It was distressed then sealed with GF High Performance Topcoat in satin."
"Restyled & Delivered! My client wanted to create a softness to this dresser that has been in her family for 100 years. Had great structure, just needed a new, fresh look for her guest bedroom! Hand painted in General Finishes products. Custom blend of Java Gel Stain and Brown Mahogany Gel Stain on top. Body is a custom blend of Halcyon Blue Milk Paint Coastal Blue Milk Paint and Driftwood Milk Paint. Glazed with Champagne Pearl Effects to give it a shimmery sparkle along with new crystal...
"Let the beauty of what you love be what you do." - Dionne of The Turquoise Iris
Dionne enchants us with her astounding artistry once more! Among the various layers of beautiful colors, she used GF's Klein Blue Milk Paint.
2016 Design Challenge Entry - Pro Upcycled Furniture
2016 Design Challenge Entry - Pro Upcycled Furniture
Stacey was inspired by a fabric swatch she saw at a market in France many years ago. Regretfully, she did not purchase the swatch, but the bold colors and circles remained in the recesses of her mind. Stacey brought that swatch to life in this bohemian inspired circular patterned settee. She created some basic circular paper stencils for painstaking placement and then spent untold hours painting the intricate designs freehand...
2016 Design Center Entry - Pro Upcycled Furniture
"GF Halcyon Milk Paint was used on the base, sealed with GF High Performance Top Coat Flat, glazed with a watered down mix of Brown Mahogony Gel Stain, and sealed again with GFHPTC. Brown Mahogony and HPTC on the top and middle drawers. Hardware sprayed with Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint. This piece was purchased and turned into a bathroom vanity."
2016 Design Challenge Entry - Professionals Upcycled Furniture
"A pretty mundane 9 drawer dresser. Painted in Coastal Blue milk paint and a little white mixed in here and there. A raised stencil applied with drywall compound and highlighted with copper paint. A perfect compliment to the blue. Java Gel used on the top and sealed with Minwax Polycrylic. Original hardware changed out for cup pulls."
