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This stunning dresser was finished by Restored By Rachel using a custom color mix of General Finishes Patina Green and Antique White Milk Paints with a splash of gold! So refreshing!

Meet Orabella. She's a sweet little magazine rack who was painted with General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint by Knack. Don't you just want to take her home?! Check out http://knackstudios.com/ to see more amazing work and find some inspiration!
This DIY Wine Crate Cabinet transformation by Number Fifty-Three has been going viral, and General Finishes Clear Glaze and Corinth Blue Milk Paint were used! It was designed to hold toothbrushes and accessories for the bathroom! How clever! "...as mentioned, one of three spaces getting updated in our home is our bathroom. Since I picked very neutral tiles and accessories, I knew I needed to bring in some color and also a rustic feel. ...This was actually a pretty easy and inexpensive project...
Angela of Number Fifty-Three restyled this nifty nautical dresser with Coastal Blue Milk Paint before distressing and sealing with High Performance Topcoat! We're loving those wave details and intricate ship carving...
Julia of restored + restyled refinished this adorable desk in Coastal Blue Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Semigloss. Julia says, "I have a new love affair with this color..."

Another gorgeous restyle by Angela of Number Fifty-Three! This swell striped desk was a custom order refinished in Coastal Blue and Antique White Milk Paints, with Java Gel on top for a smooth finish!

What a delightful two-toned transformation by Angela at Number Fifty-Three! Angela used Antique White and Persian Blue Milk Paints, with Antique Walnut Gel Stain on top! "I think the combination of these three colors creates a beautiful modern country feel." And if you didn't already know, Angela runs a fabulous blog at http://numberfiftythree.blogspot.com/!
These charming Corinth Blue beauties were restyled by Distress To Impress! We love how they turned out! "Love, love, love this color!!!"
Ol' Country Chic says, "My new favorite color! Antique vanity refinished in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain." Learn where to buy GF products, here: http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu ‪#‎GeneralFinishes‬‬‬‬‬ ‪#‎MilkPaint‬‬‬‬‬ ‪#‎JavaGelStain‬‬‬‬‬ ‪#‎GelStain‬‬‬‬‬ ‪#‎DIY‬‬‬‬‬
Shabby Pickins gave this divine vintage desk a makeover with Coastal Blue Milk Paint and gold hardware for a clean and classic look!
"I bought this fabric specifically to use with this color because I knew I wanted to use it on a vanity...it's such a calming blue! ...So far I have painted a pair of nightstands and this vanity/bench/mirror, and have only used half of a pint! Easy two coat coverage and goes on so smooth! This is a go-to blue for me!" -Jessie The Primitive Attic used General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint to accent this lovely vanity along with an Ivory chalk paint glazed with GF's Van Dyke Brown Glaze...
"This little table was done in General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint with a black wax and graphite top. This one sold in less then a hour " -Mellanie from For The Love of Furniture (http://on.fb.me/1lDw73V) Great work Mellanie!! Where to buy GF products: http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #RestyledFurniture #DIY
De-uglied designs painted this lovely dresser in General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat! "I am very interested in trying more products. Really nice paint and I liked the topcoat as well." -De-uglied designs #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #TopCoat #PaintedFurniture #DIY
What a lovely vintage Persian Blue end table by Angela at Number Fifty-Three! "I've mentioned time and time again that I adore General Finishes paint. I'm not exaggerating. I honestly, honestly do... Every time I use it, I fall in love all over again. Persian Blue is a sophisticated, lighter blue with hints of gray and maybe even a tinge of green. It is just gorgeous!" Angela is ready for big things! Stay up to date by following her blog ~...
The Rustic Duchess refinished this beaming buffet in Persian Blue Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat! "Love how easy it is to get a smooth finish with your Milk Paint! It fit this piece perfectly!"
"I've been on a search for the perfect navy blue. It seems that all the colors I have tried are either too blue or too purple for my tastes. I like my navy to have more black in it and very little red. Sounds complicated, and maybe it is! Either way, my search is over!" -Rachel Rachel used General Finishes Milk Paint in "Coastal Blue" and then sprayed the hardware with Rustoleum's "Oil Rubbed Bronze". She then distressed it to make the details pop and sealed it with a satin polycrylic. Love!...
Marvelous midcentury modern makeover using Klein Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain, by Aurora of URBANCottage! "I LOVE this color and think it looks especially good on MCM furniture...This was a really fun and easy project thanks to my General Finishes Products! I highly recommend their products." Thanks so much for sharing! Check out more of Aurora's awesome work on her blog.
Charming Coastal Blue tall boy dresser by Kaylor of Fisherman's Wife Furniture! All that goodness was sealed in with High Performance Topcoat in Flat. Thanks for sharing, Kaylor!
House of Hargrove: "Used General Finishes Persian Blue on this buffet and the color is just perfect! Great product!!"

This small console was upcycled into a wine cabinet with the help of General Finishes Persian Blue and Linen Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze and Java Gel Stain. What a great idea!Thanks for sharing Donjia from Buttercup's Painted Cottage.

Angela of Number Fifty-Three is giving a shoutout to her Greek heritage with a fun tutorial about worry beads. She also shows how to create a gorgeous glaze using our Corinth Blue Milk Paint! "I chose to glaze mine with an absolutely awesome product by General Finishes. They sell a clear glaze that you can alter to any color you want just by adding in a bit of paint. Opens up a whole knew world I tell you! When you use it on bare wood it creates this gorgeous, time worn stained appearance. I...
Isn't this color incredible? Vintage Charm used General Finishes Corinth Blue Milk Paint and Walnut Gel Stain on the top. Deena at Vintage Charm said, "Customer died over how the top looked like real wood!!" Thanks for sharing!

Martha Marie Vintage restyled this divine vintage dresser in Persian Blue Milk Paint and Matte Polyacrylic Topcoat... how charming!

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GF Polyacrylic has been discontinued. High Performance is a very similar but improved version of Polyacrylic.

Number Fifty-Three restyled this dresser into a painted chippy masterpiece! The dresser got a base coat of General Finishes Corinth Blue Milk Paint then a top coat of Dark Chocolate Milk Paint. It was lightly distressed to show some of the wear and imperfections. Gorgeous! Angela of Number Fifty-Three says, " The people at General Finishes are the best and they have supplied me with some amazing colors to work with.

This will definitely brighten a room! Shabby Pickins used General Finishes Corinth Blue Milk Paint for this fun dresser! #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #Upcycle

This elegant buffet has been transformed using General Finishes Halcyon Blue Milk paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects, and High Performance Top Coat! Thank you, Tammy from Thriftique Boutique: Thrifty, Antique & Unique! "Thank You for a wonderful product!" -Tammy #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #GlazeEffects#HighPerformance
Check out this wonderful Persian Blue end table finished by Giddy Upcycle. We love how General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint just brought out the beauty in it.
"This vintage desk had great lines, but we wanted her to make a big statement. The top was refinished with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and stenciled with a classic harlequin pattern in GF's Antique White Milk Paint to match the base we sprayed with our Earlex sprayer. We couldn't help but paint a vintage chair to match. The original hardware adds original charm to her updated look. Everything was distressed and sealed with General Finishes Enduro Clear Poly in Satin. We have been using...
How charming are these Corinth Blue accent tables?! After painting, RPK Interiors glazed the tables in Burnt Umber and sealed them with High Performance Polyacrylic Topcoat in Flat. Says Robin, "It was great to work with such a fun color! Thanks GF for your great products!" P.S. This just shows how great staging and photography can bring out the best of your piece! You don't need fancy equipment or a lot of extra effort, even a phone camera works well if you use natural light and add some nice...

Bon Voyage! We're ready to set sail with The Painted Drawer's charming Coastal Blue bedroom set. Says Suzanne of The Painted Drawer, "It’s a great navy blue that isn’t too “midnight” for my liking... and after sanding back and distressing, it shows off the dark and light tones to the paint."

Don't you love the thoughtful detail on this side table? This was created by Krissy of www.ColorfulHomeBlog.com. She refinished the top, staining it a dark espresso color. The frame was painted in Persian Blue Milk Paint by General Finishes. She embellished by adding brass tacks to the top and burnishing the frame in gold leaf paint. Finally she glazed and distressed it for a nice time worn look.

A Java Gel Stain tutorial from Chrissie of Chrissie's Collection. She has generously shared her technique of applying General Finishes Gel Stains. always sand/strip the old finish before applying the new. We use an electric sander or Citristrip stripper. Then I brush on one heavy coat of the Java Gel Oil Based Stain and wipe away the excess with paper towels. I prefer to use disposable brushes and towels because this is a oil based product which means you will need solvents to clean your...
This lovely desk was refinished using Persian Blue Milk Paint.
This beautiful end table was refinished by Phoenix Restoration using GF's Klein Blue Milk Paint.
This sweet nightstand was refinished by The Weathered Door using General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint.
This claw foot pedestal table was beautifully transformed by Cassie of Primitive and Proper. Cassie used one coat of Paris Gray chalk paint and General Finishes Milk Paint in Persian Blue then distressed the surface with an orbital sander.
This beautiful dresser was refinished by The Weathered Door using General Finishes Federal Blue Milk Paint. Federal Blue is a discontinued color, but you can achieve a similar result using 1 part Corinth Blue to 1 part Coastal Blue Milk Paint.
This chic dresser was refinished by Shabby Pickins using General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint.
This lovely hutch and buffet was refinished by Chrissie's Collection using General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint.