What better way to welcome spring than with bright and beautiful colors? Cassie at Primitive & Proper used Corinth Blue Milk Paint on this beauty - you can find it at Sweet Clover! Cassie says, "It’s been a long time since I had gone bold with a piece, so I decided to use General Finishes Corinth Blue, a beautiful turquoise... I love the bright color it brings to Sweet Clover! I am just so ready for Spring and flowers and birds and color and NOMORESNOW!" See her post here!...
Check out this crazy little table!! This sturdy, unique table was built by hand by someone long ago. It's definitely not "fine" furniture... no, whoever built this was not bothered by the details, I think it was meant merely to "function", and I LOVE IT!! I left the top and the trim on the drawers alone. The color of the stain is perfectly rustic, and the finish is in great shape, I merely added a little color. Since the piece seemed masculine in nature, I went with the best Navy Blue out there...
Thank you Meli-D Creations for sharing this pretty Persian Blue painted chalkboard.
Saw Nail and Paint did a great job refinishing this night stand! Saw, Nail and Paint first went with a latex based paint but was unhappy with the results. It did not level well, left significant brush strokes, did not sand well between coats and had poor coverage. I decided to count my losses and just start over. I sanded the night stands to a smooth finish and painted them with my favorite paint – General Finishes. The color is called Persian Blue and I think it suits these night stands...
We're loving this bold blue dresser makeover by Reeves at The Weathered Door using a custom mixed color! Reeves says, "I mixed up a custom color using General Finishes Milk Paint. This bold blue modernizes the antique style of the buffet and I love the new knobs (from World Market a few months back, they may still sell them). It's sealed in a few coats of GF High Performance Topcoat in Satin for durability and shine." See more here! http://bit....
Adorable occasional table upcycle by The Cornish Painted Furniture Company using Persian Blue Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and High Performance Top Coat in Satin!
Jen at Jen's Furniture Rehab turned this table into a rustic beauty with layers of Seagull Gray, Persian Blue, and Antique White Milk Paint with High Performance Topcoat! "I think my work this week might be telling me I need to bury my toes in a sandy beach somewhere! This solid oak console table has wonderful grain, so I thought I'd try something different. For the top, I layered Seagull Grey atop Persian Blue and sanded both colors back to expose that wood grain! I then added a good layer of...
Stunning Queen Anne highboy transformation by Trillium Park Designs! "A custom mix of Lamp Black, Corinth Blue, and Patina Green helped bring this scratched-up Queen Anne highboy back to it's regal glory! Drawer fronts were refinished in everyone's favorite, Java Gel. It's always nice to get the same quality results with your products, time after time. Thanks GF!"
Chelsea's Creations shared this sweet nightstand finished with Java Gel Stain! To recreate the look, we suggest our Corinth Blue Milk Paint. Chelsea says, "Set of end tables finished for my client Jennifer in a beautiful blue she hand picked out, bronzy knobs and Java Gel Stain by General Finishes of course :) LOVE how this set turned out and I can't wait to them in your new space!"
Big thanks to Brepurposed for sharing her stunning Klein Blue cabinet and for helping spread the word of GF's Annual Design Contest! I can’t hide my excitement about this one you guys! I think it’s my favorite piece to date. It’s definitely bold. And I love it. General Finishes is holding their annual contest right now. Submissions are open through March 14 and then they will open voting up online! I’d love for this piece to get some love from you guys ;) And if you have anything you’ve...
Sharing another project - I am never disappointed in the beautiful finish that I can achieve using General Finishes products. This cedar chest was refinished using a custom mix of coastal blue and persian blue milk paint, then sealed with HP topcoat in flat. Thank you General Finishes! - Saw Nail and Paint
Alicia from A Conversation Piece llc. said, "I am so in love with this color! I used half and half each of Coastal Blue and Driftwood. I wanted it to be very clean looking and add a pop of color to my very brown room!" Alicia made this custom mix using 50/50 Coastal Blue and Driftwood.
We love the way this beautiful Ethan Allen coffee table coordinates with the surrounding room! Airdrie Furniture Revival (
http://on.fb.me/1Dinzbh) has provided the plank style top with a rustic weathered grey look. The base has been painted in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint!
Too much cuteness! This lovely table and chair set was painted by Rustic Roots (
http://on.fb.me/1zu1Zf8) in General Finishes Halcyon Blue Milk Paint and stained with GF's Java Gel Stain!
Hi General Finishes team. I wanted to share this set of dressers that are being used in a nursery. I used Coastal Blue and they came out perfect! - Helen from Helen Nichole Designs
We're loving this charming hand-painted chalkboard by Melissa at Shabby Love! She used Persian Blue Milk Paint and light distressing. "I used a new (to me) color by General Finishes called Persian Blue and it's absolutely gorgeous!" See the full blog post here!
http://bit.ly/1L3edRw. Want to add a little something extra to make your piece stand out? Try our new Pearl Effects!
This bright and bold dresser was refinished by Shades of Chic. I thought Coral Crush was my new favorite. But now Klein Blue is my new favorite. So many fun colors, so little time.
Hi General Finishes! Sharing this antique dresser painted in a custom mix of GF milk paints using Persian Blue, Seagull Gray and Snow White. I just love playing with the colors! The top was stained with java gel stain and sealed with HP topcoat in satin. - Saw Nail and Paint
My first time using Coastal Blue and I am in LOVE! My customer wanted this piece in blue, so I found some online photos of furniture painted in this color and she loved it! I was hoping she would because I really wanted to try this. SO happy with the results! And the top is done in Java Gel stain. Love your products! ~This beauty was shared by Jessie at The Primitive Attic!
Hello, gorgeous! We can't get over this stunning kitchen refresh using Persian Blue Milk Paint by Pish Posh Boutique! The color complements the marble countertops perfectly. Get your favorite GF products from Pish Posh Boutique and Nook & Cranny! They said, "This is a great example how paint can change the dynamic of a room! It really opens this space up and makes it so light and fresh!"
Airdrie Furniture Revival says, "Working on some custom orders here this week! This bench was finished in General Finishes Halcyon Blue Milk Paint and distressed using Dark Chocolate Milk Paint."
We love this bold and beautiful dresser restyle by Chris at Garage 9 - she's on fire this week! Chris says, "My client spotted this mahogany chest of drawers in my inventory and wanted it painted with General Finishes Milk Paint in Klein Blue. I was slightly skeptical of the color at first, but within a few brushstrokes, I was in love! It was then lightly distressed and sealed with GF High Performance Top Coat in Flat."
How stunning is this custom gold and blue ikat table by Sam at S.Jaye Goodies?! Sam used Coastal Blue Milk Paint for the lower half of the design - the perfect statement piece! We recommend pairing it with our Halcyon Blue and Somerset Gold Milk Paints to recreate the look.
We love this vintage yardstick coffee table created by Shelley Taylor! GF's Coastal Blue Milk Paint was painted on the table's base, and if you look closely you'll notice that the vintage yardsticks all contain shades of blue and green! Great finds!
Another phenomenal furniture transformation by Bonnie at Revolutionaries! This beauty was refinished with Persian Blue Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and High Performance Topcoat in Flat. Bonnie shared, "After painting the General Finishes Persian Blue Dresser, I had to keep using that beautiful blue. (Plus, the dresser sold already!) Next on my redo to-do list was this desk, so naturally, I had to paint it Persian Blue! ...the glaze is great at toning down the color and adding depth. It's...
This beauty was refinished by Modern Vintage of Hartville, OH. This dresser was painted with a custom mix of General Finishes Basil Green, Antique White and just a splash of Corinth Blue Milk Paint. The details were highlighted with Linen and Millstone Milk Paints. Love her sweet and subtle style!
Coastal Blue Milk Paint with gold accenting seems to be all the rage lately! We're loving this dresser restyle by Chrissie's Collection! Chrissie says, "General Finishes Coastal Blue with gold dipped feet. Yes please!" The accents are Rustoleum Metallic Gold, if you'd like to achieve the same look! Tired of painting by hand? Invest in a sprayer for an even, professional finish and check out our video on how to spray General Finishes Milk Paint:
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The sample we received from you is going a long way, just finished a pair of these elegant side tables with Coastal Blue and Linen. We are big fans of your Milk Paint! We give it the flipper stamp of approval! ~Chantal of Two and a Half Flippers shared this stunning side table transformation with gold accents! Distress those vintage details for added charm! Check out this video on how to Hand Distress General Finishes Milk Paint:
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Christina of Phoenix Restoration gave new life to this Pier One desk with Antique White Milk Paint and sealed it with High Performance Topcoat in Satin! We recommend our Persian Blue Milk Paint for a similar look, this was finished with Country Chic Paint in Elegance. Check out this video for some tips on applying General Finishes Milk Paint by hand: http://bit.ly/1xCLHkp
Reeves of The Weathered Door shared this stunning antique secretary restyle in a custom mix of blue Milk Paints! Love it! Says Reeves, "It's a mix of Coastal Blue, Persian Blue and some Lamp Black. It's mostly Coastal Blue that I lightened up and greyed out." Bring out those vintage details with some hand-distressing! Learn more in our video tutorial:
http://youtu.be/DQilIHtFxpY
Kristy of Robb Restyle shared this sweet travel-themed chair makeover using Klein Blue Milk Paint and vintage maps! Says Kristy, "I love pairing this Klein Blue Milk Paint from General Finishes with my vintage map pages. It's not quite navy and not quite royal, but a deeply pigmented blue that brings out all the map's rivers and lakes." You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, RockIer Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer...
We adore this Persian Blue dresser restyle by Bonnie of Revolutionaries! Bonnie used Persian Blue Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and High Performance Topcoat in Flat. Here's what Bonnie had to say, "All of these products are water based which means easy water clean up! I did two coats of Persian Blue... yes, just two! For a piece so dark, two coats = insanity... I rarely use glazes or waxes, so I was a bit nervous trying the Van Dyke Brown Glaze, but after I felt like it was a fairly simple...
"The paint went on amazing. It's my new favorite. I've used a lot of different brands of paint and poly top coat and by far this is the best I've used!"
Melody from My Passion For Decor refinished this lovely dresser using Gf's Coastal Blue Milk Paint topped with GF matte finish.
The Splattered Smock says, "I've been holding on to this dresser for a few months trying to decide how I wanted to paint it. I finally decided to go with a rich navy blue with an espresso top. This is a really nice antique piece, and is literally in mint condition.
Painted with General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint and sprayed with a few coats of polyacrylic to give it a perfectly smooth finish. It has also been glazed with GF's Van Dyke Brown glaze although it is hard to tell from these...
Cassie of Primitive & Proper scored this sideboard at a thrifty price but it was in desperate need of a makeover. " One of my absolute favorite General Finishes colors is Coastal Blue, and I knew this piece would look great in a dark color." The top also got a new look with GF Java Gel Stain.
Chrissie's Collection painted this French Provincial cabinet in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint. Visit Chrissie's Collection online at
http://www.chrissiescollection.com/ or at one of their 3 locations, Chrissie's Collection Warehouse in Athens, AL, University Pickers in Huntsville or Hartlex Antiques in Madison, AL to view amazing refinished furniture and buy GF products.
Amy from Not2ShabbyFurniture restyled this fun vanity using General Finishes Corinth Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain topped with High Performance Top Coat!
Charming upcycle by Twice Loved Gems using Coastal Blue Milk Paint hand distressed over Patina Green Milk Paint on this adorable Dixie chest! Learn how to properly hand distress General Finishes Milk Paint in this video!
http://youtu.be/DQilIHtFxpY
French Provincial dresser in Persian Blue (Milk Paint) with Winter White Glaze. All sealed with High Performance Top Coat. We heart emoticon General Finishes! ~And we heart emoticon this phenomenal piece shared by Diana at The Shabby Chicas located at Homestead Handcrafts! Get some tips on how to apply Glaze Effects over General Finishes Milk Paint & make repairs here:
http://bit.ly/1vtbgXF
We could hardly believe our eyes after seeing this stunning Persian Blue lamp transformation by Bonnie at Revolutionaries! Bonnie says, "Even when I think, "There is no amount of paint in this world that can make this lamp cute," I prove myself wrong... I painted on two coats of General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint. I wanted something with low sheen and a subtle color -- Persian Blue was perfection." See the full before & after here!
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The Distressed Fleur De Lis says, "I've wanted to try General Finishes Klein Blue Milk Paint for the longest time and I finally got to try it. Here it is on a student desk. I love these in bright fun colors!"
Check out this serpentine dresser from Saw Nail and Paint of Seattle, WA. This vintage dresser was refinished with a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue + Snow White + Lamp Black Milk Paints, then sealed with HP top coat in satin. I just love the beautiful blue color that I created with this mix!
Andrea of Home Girl Decor painted these night stands with GF Klein Blue Milk Paint. They are going to be part of a client's "Hollywood Glam" Master Bedroom Design. Great color choice! They look great!
Hi GF, wanted to share my latest piece done in Coastal Blue (an absolute favorite blue with coverage like no other!) and interior done in Evening Plum for a surprise pop of color. My love for these paints continues! - URBANCottage
Here is another unique use of GF products! Lindsay Tompkins Krakeel created this fabulous milk can transformation.
"Just thought I'd share pics of the milk can I painted today using some of your products. It has been a big hit in the painting FB group pages today!"
General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat were applied to this piece!
Saved By Grace Antiques refinished these beautiful Lyre Back Chairs using General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint!
You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
Tara of Modern Vintage refinished this "stormy" buffet. It was painted with General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint and topped with a black glaze. The top of the buffet was also stained with out Java Gel Stain.
Who wouldn't love to get this gift next to the tree?! What a charming campaign chest upcycle by Christina of Phoenix Restoration! "Merry Christmas, friends at GF! I'm excited about the project I wrapped up and staged earlier today. This campaign chest was refinished in my favorite "Klein Blue" and sealed with HP Topcoat." Learn how to hand apply General Finishes Milk Paint in this video tutorial!
http://bit.ly/1xCLHkp
We can't get enough of this antique buffet restyled with Persian Blue Milk Paint by Holly at Drabs 2 Fabs! Learn how to hand distress General Finishes Milk Paint here:
http://youtu.be/DQilIHtFxpY
Emily says, "South of France Furniture Studio is calling this the Carolina Tar Heel Chest with a French twist."
They painted this beautiful piece in General Finishes Halcyon Blue Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects.
