"I painted it in one of my favorite color combinations of gray and white with the original hardware refinished in silver. I used General Finishes Seagull Gray and Snow White Milk Paint." - Mary Beth's Place of Seal Beach, CA.
Reclaim & Relove created a custom mix of GF Linen and Driftwood Milk Paint on the body of this gorgeous hutch. Snow White Milk Paint was used inside and the details were accented with Winter White Glaze Effects.
Shannon of Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats transformed this outdated wardrobe into a functional office space with the help of Queenstown Gray Milk Paint!
"I'm so head over heals in love with this new color by General Finishes. The color is "Empire Gray" & its a part of their new Chalk Style Paint line. Its your perfect Greige color. The drawers are done in GF's Snow White Milk Paint & the entire piece was sealed with GF's Flat Out Flat water based top coat. I used Heirloom Traditions aging dust to give it a aged look." - Rehab to Fab
"Finished!! Gorgeous French Provincial sideboard buffet turned into Entertainment Center. Client ask me to convert the middle drawer to space for TV components. Painted in Seagull Gray, glazed with Winter White glaze and Java Gel on top." - Made New Design
This beauty was refinished by Ivory & Oak with General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. Such a gorgeous color combo!
Such a sleek and elegant look with GF Queenstown Gray Milk Paint from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats!
Reclaim & Relove re-styled these solid wood end tables using General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint topped with dark glaze in the carved wood details.
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Quite the transformation from Second Grace Vintage! Jeanine of Second Grace Vintage says, "This classic piece has been given a breath of new life. The mahogany stain was drab and boring so I decided to go outside of my chalk paint comfort zone and try something new...General Finishes Milk Paint. The color is called Driftwood and it's a gorgeous dark greige. The inside is painted Antique White. I wanted this to look old and vintage so I glazed the entire piece with General Finishes VanDyke Brown...
Loving this kitchen cabinet restyle from Art is Beauty! The lower cabinets were painted with General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance Topcoat in satin. They look fantastic! Karin of Art is Beauty says, " I have to tell you, this paint is so awesome. My kids and I love to cook, and even more..make messes. This paint has withstood all of that. I love the added strength that the hard finish added. And its still looks like I JUST painted it."
File under: chair envy. We're wishing we could cozy up with one of those tartan blankets on this gorgeous Queenstown Gray chair refinished by Meg at Oliver and Rust! Meg shares, "These chairs are done in Queenstown Gray by General Finishes. I topcoat these with Flat Out Flat by General Finishes and then a satin wax coating to smooth everything out and they turned out perfect... plus I had fun with a pile of tartan blankets because I love them and could have a million in all the colors!" See the...
Can't get enough of this country inspired coffee table from Revived Treasures! The bottom was painted with GF Driftwood Milk Paint and the top was stained with Java Gel Stain. Looks great!
Chelsea at Red Poppy Pickin' by Chelsea's Creations LLC_ shared this gorgeous gray piece! She says, "NEW POSTING OF THE DAY!!! Stunning piece finished in Driftwood by General Finishes and distressed and sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin! If you would like to purchase this same exact milk paint color come on by and see me!"
Great makeover from Matt of Revamped Furniture_! He turned this old outdated buffet into a gorgeous entertainment stand. This piece was first painted with GF Driftwood Milk Paint then dry brushed with Seagull Gray and sealed with High Performance Topcoat. Looks great!
Restoration Inspired Nightstands...all ready for their new home.
These beautiful nightstands have been hand painted in General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and finished off with antiquing wax. The tops have been stained with Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint Trophy and sealed with hemp oil for that sought after Restoration Hardware look! - ReFind Design by Coco Clare
Diana's DIY Den & Treasure Showcase says, "Behold the power of paint smile emoticon I freshened up this dresser for my niece using General Finishes products… Driftwood Milk Paint wiped with a coat of Whitewash Stain and finished off with a couple coats of High Performance Topcoat. I love how it turned out and more importantly my niece loves it too!"
Red Poppy Pickin' by Chelsea's Creations LLC painted this solid wood gossip bench in Driftwood Milk Paint by General Finishes and lightly distressed.
"This was easily one of the funnest projects I've done! This was a collaboration done with my friend and fellow junk addict Nicole. She found the table and chairs for a song, I provided the materials, and we both put in the blood, sweat, and tears... ok,, who an I kidding, this was a full-on blast! After we stripped the top to bare, I really had Nicole raising her eyebrows when I chose French Linen, Emile, Duck Egg Blue, and Pure White Chalk Paint® just for the top, but I had a vision, and...
Got the grays? Jess at The Primitive Attic_ does - she used Seagull Gray Milk Paint on this sweet dresser restyle! Jess shared, "Also new today is this primitive style chest with carved wooden pulls and tall back splash. Painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray, distressed and sealed. Some natural crackle happened on the sides which I like!"
Seagull Gray two ways! Can't get enough of these beauties by Neat and Navy Blue_ of Marengo, IA. Check out more at
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Divine belvedere dresser restyle by Crystal at Team Sutton Designs_! Crystal sealed in the goodness with High Performance Topcoat in Satin, over Country Chic Paint. To recreate the look, we recommend our Seagull Gray Milk Paint. You can find this piece at Homestead Handcrafts_!
Airdrie Furniture Revival refinished this stylish plank top coffee table using General Finishes Gray Gel Stain, Snow White Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. We love this look!
Persnickety's Awesomeness Emporium_ refreshed this desk with General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint. Love the sheet music lined drawers. Such a special touch!
Everything that The Shabby Chicas located at Homestead Handcrafts touch turns to gold! We're smitten by this French Provincial refurbished with Winter White and Pitch Black Glazes over a custom paint, then sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin! To recreate the look, we suggest our Antique White and Seagull Gray Milk Paints. Diana shares, "After several do-overs, she was finally ready for show. And it was all worth it when my client said "it turned out better than she expected, just...
Dressers and Jujubes painted this beautiful buffet in General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and white glaze. After some light distressing, the piece was sealed with Flat Out Flat Top Coat! "LOVE your products!"
Serendipity House gave this table a new life with the help of General Finishes Gray Gel Stain! The top of the table was stripped of it's previous finish before two coats of stain were applied. For the rest of the table, Gel Stain was painted on, wiped back and dry brushed over white paint.
In order to achieve the right color, we generally recommend that Gray Gel Stain be applied to raw wood. However, here you see an example of Gray Gel Stain beautifully dry brushed onto white paint.
Gorgeous vintage bedroom set restyled with Seagull Gray and Snow White Milk Paint on the accents by Vintage/Old/Loved_!
As usual, beautiful work by The Shabby Chicas located at Homestead Handcrafts_! They shared, "French Provincial 6 Drawer Dresser. Refinished with General Finishes Milk Paint in Driftwood on the body and Seagull Gray on the drawer fronts. We added Snow White to hightlight some of the trim. The bronze colored hardware was dry brushed with Snow White. We then dry brushed a mix of Argentine Pearl Effects and Pitch Black Glaze. The dresser was topped off in General Finishes Top Coat in Satin then...
We love this chic china cabinet refinished by Jess DiNuzzo Furniture Designs. General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint and an elegant fabric backing were used to create the transformation.
"So much work went in to this piece to make it what it is now. The curvature and chunkyness of the piece with the big door knocker handles bring so much character to it!!"
Our new Gray Gel Stain got the seal of approval from Lucy at Patina Paradise_! She used Gray Gel Stain on this divine geometric-themed desk for the Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest, paired with silver craft paint. We suggest our Argentine Pearl Effects to recreate the look! Lucy shares, "After hearing so many wonderful reviews about the Gel Stain, I decided to give it a try. And to be different, I didn't go with the Java Gel, I went with their new GRAY GEL STAIN... I am so pleased with the way it...
Charming country-style dresser in Driftwood and Antique White Milk Paint with heavy distressing by Jessica at Totally Shabbique_!
Check out this beautiful petite buffet refurbished in Seagull Gray and Snow White Milk Paint by Alison at The Modern Cottage Company_! Want to be featured by General Finishes? Tag us in photos of your projects featuring our products!
Amanda of Then & Again refinished this stylish end table set using General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint. Lovely!
The Tattered Princess refinished this lovely desk using General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint topped with Winter White Glaze Effects.
Jill at ReFind Design by Coco Clare_ restyled this gorgeous antique dining set with Antique White Milk Paint, and the adorable tea cart with a custom mix of Driftwood and Seagull Gray Milk Paints! These beauties were sealed with High Performance Topcoat for maximum durability. For metallic accents to mimic that Hollywood Regency style, try our new Pearl Effects in Burnished Pearl! Jill shares, "This antique folding table with 3 extensions and 6 chairs has all been hand painted in General...
Divine vintage waterfall dresser transformed by Susan at Saw Nail and Paint_! Susan created a custom charcoal gray using our Milk Paints, Antique Walnut Gel Stain, and High Performance Topcoat.
The Modern Cottage Company restyled this darling antique cabinet using General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint!
Bold Fish Furniture_ painted this table with General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint for a sleek and sophisticated look.
Can't get enough of this lovely French style hutch from "Lavanttehome"_ It was painted with General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint for a soft classy look.
This French Country Toile Hutch by Rehab to Fab_ is to die for! I've had this chocolate beast in my garage for nearly a year. It took me a while to figure out what to do with it but once I started I just knew it would turn out drop dead gorgeous. General Finishes Milk Paints in the colors Millstone, Driftwood & Linen gave me the French Linen color I was looking for. Used Driftwood for shadowing and Linen & Antique White for highlighting. I just kept layering colors until I got the look...
We're smitten with this gorgeous Queenstown Gray dresser by Jolia at Farm Fresh Homestead_! Jolia shares, "This paint is Queenstown Gray by General Finishes. The top was stained in Cabot Antique Walnut. I used General Finishes High Performance Topcoat. I cannot rave enough about this topcoat, it is my favorite! Goes on easily, dries quickly and gives it a matte finish. I can’t express enough how important it is to use a topcoat. Not only will it protect your piece but it also makes the color...
Kim of Seitz Antiques & Collectibles says, "Another great transformation!! This beauty was painted in General Finishes Driftwood with Lamp Black undertones. After distressing, it was sealed with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat. This has become one of my favorite color combinations!"
This is a great look from Vintage/Old/Loved_! GF Driftwood Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat in Flat were the products of choice.
Loving this custom color mix!! We used a mix of 1/2 General Finishes Lamp Black to 1/2 Queenstown Gray and got this beautiful charcoal hue!!! - Shannon from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats_
Drool-worthy antique Limbert buffet redesigned with Driftwood Milk Paint by Robert & Rose at Reclaim & Relove_! You can find this stunner at The Umbrella Bird: House of Furniture_. "Early 1900's Limbert buffet painted in General Finishes Driftwood (my new fav color!). Natural wood was restored & can be seen on the top, drawers, and legs. Gorgeous details and so much storage, top drawer is felted & has dividers."
