Darling dresser restyle by Shannon at Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats! Shannon says, "This one was painted with chalk paint and we used General Finishes Java Gel Stain on the top, followed by High Performance Top Coat in a flat finish. Love how the Java Gel really makes the piece pop!!" Try our Basil Green Milk Paint to recreate the look.
Loving this bold drop leaf end table painted by Number Fifty-Three with GF Emerald Green Milk Paint. Follow Angela of Number Fifty-Three at http://numberfiftythree.blogspot.com/ Such a fun way to add a splash of color to your room!
Perfect for story time! This gorgeous little chair has hidden storage under the seat. It's been painted in General Finishes Emerald Green Milk Paint and upholstered in woodland and gingham fabric. Too cute! Thanks for sharing The Restore
Sit out on the porch in style with a fresh pop of color on your outdoor furniture! These beauties were accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze and sealed with High Performance Topcoat by Shades of Shabby after a coat of ASCP. Try our Emerald Green Milk Paint for a similar look! Looking for the best topcoat to suit your needs? Check out our video for more info! http://bit.ly/1kYWbb3
Cassie at Primitive & Proper upcycled this cheerful campaign nightstand with Emerald Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Satin for a light sheen! Didn't it turn out beautifully? Cassie says, "I then applied 3 coats of General Finishes Emerald Milk Paint. I want to note that I did not prime this piece. I have discovered with Emerald, it’s best to apply right on top of the wood... I haven’t used this color in a while, but every time I do, I fall in love with it a little more! It’s...
Theresa at House of Krafts shared this stunning buffet restyle! She says, "I used a custom mix of Basil and Patina Green with a little Antique White - the color was a little more bold than I was trying to achieve so I did a stain wash to mute it and sealed with High Performance in Flat. The top was stained with Antique Walnut Gel Stain and sealed with Arm-R-Seal in Satin!" Confused about which topcoat to choose for your next project? We'll help you choose in this quick video!...
Here's a great before and after from House of Krafts! I just finished this awesome dresser using your Patina Green Milk Paint, a heavy stain wash, some distressing and the High Performance Top Coat in flat. I LOVE how it turned out! It sold before it was even complete!
This vintage painted beauty got it's new look with General Finishes Basil Milk Paint. Chulie's Boutique of Bulverde, TX did a fantastic job! Love the distressing!
This beautiful Basil Green dry sink by Sweet Parsley Home looks just as amazing as the cake on top! (And we suddenly want some cake...) SPH says, "This dry sink is so sweet, it may just inspire you to bake a cake! Irresistible as a kitchen prep station, coffee bar, or mini buffet in your dining room."
Chulie's Boutique shared this beautiful Basil Green & Espresso vintage dresser makeover, the perfect color combo for the first day of spring! "Once property of US Government, this vintage solid 4 drawer dresser has so many purposes! Hmmm, maybe I'll keep it after all! Kidding, kidding! Painted in General Finishes Basil Milk Paint and top has been stained with Espresso Water-Based Wood Stain!"
We adore this custom mixed GF Milk Paint color by Soul Patina. You, too, can get this look by combining 4 parts Emerald, 1.5 parts Coastal Blue and 1 part Patina Green Milk Paints Soul Patina says, "Totally digging the color dipped trend lately! Thought I'd try it on a piece I picked up recently. General Finishes Milk Paint in a custom color I mixed up and Rust- Oleum's Metallic Bright Gold on the legs and hardware."
Paisley Grace Customs created a custom mixed Milk Paint color for the base of this buffet using GF's Lime Green Milk Paint and Coastal Blue Milk Paint! Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects was then applied on top of the green base, and GF's Java Gel Stain was applied to the top. Lastly, High Performance Top Coat was used to seal the piece for extra durability! NOTE: If you choose to use High Performance Top Coat over Java Gel Stain, make sure that you wait 72 hours between the two products since you...
Check out this amazing workbench made from salvaged wood from Burlap and Boots (https://www.facebook.com/burlapandboots?fref=ts) Two old wood panel doors, a set of table legs and a old barn door for the top and we now have a work bench/station/store counter/kitchen island, etc. We made her for the studio. Painted in General Finishes Antique White and Basil Milk Paint. Open on the other side for storage and probably...
Another piece done in beautiful Basil with an undercoat in Brick Red. Antiqued in Van Dyke Brown and top coated with Satin High Performance. The inside of the cabinet was left in the Brick Red alone which adds a wonderful contrast we think! Love these two colors together. - Reblessed, LLC
We're loving this sweet Basil secretary by Reblessed LLC (http://on.fb.me/1822c1H)! "Secretaries are so gorgeous in just about any color. We painted this one in Basil, lightly distressed, and glazed with the Van Dyke Brown antiquing glaze."
Modern Vintage of Hartville, OH created a custom minty mix of GF Milk Paints with Basil, Antique White and a bit of Corinth Blue. The top is decoupaged napkins. Great idea!
Well I'm in love. This is my first project with GF milk paint. My stockist convinced me to try it and I'm so happy she did. Love the Basil color and the beautiful finish the High Performance Top Coat leaves. Bravo GF! ~Rhonda Donnelly shared this gorgeous chest! 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 near you at http://bit.ly/...
This dahlia drum table is much prettier than a bouquet of flowers, don't you think? Jen at Jen's Furniture Rehab shared this darling piece refinished in Basil Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain, and High Performance Topcoat. Jen says, "Girls love flowers on Valentine's Day, and this won't wilt and die a week later! This Mersman drum table has a lovely dahlia stained on the top with General Finishes Java Gel Stain, that is sealed with several coats of HP Top Coat in Satin. The Base is GF Milk Paint...
Doris from Davis Creative Painting, LLC refinished this fabulous nightstand in GF's Lime Green Milk Paint on the outside, and Queenstown Gray Milk Paint on the inside! "Love the finish I get with the General Finishes milk paint!" -Doris
Doris Davis of Davis Creative Painting, LLC refinished this bold and bright nightstand in Lime Green Milk Paint, and the lovely chalkboard frame in Emerald Milk Paint. Be sure to catch her seminar for more great tips!
The Green Bureau created another fabulous custom Milk Paint mix! This green was created using GF's Emerald Green Milk Paint with just a small amount of Coastal Blue Milk Paint, and the proportions are roughly 5 or 6 parts to 1. Loving it! The Green Bureau says, "This large and lovely vintage bow-front dresser was painted in a custom shade of General Finishes green Milk Paint, lightly distressed, glazed just on the details, and all finished with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat."
Shannon from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats says, "This table makes me so happy! We have a huge love for the rustic pieces and we knew this one would look great in our favorite color - a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue and Lime Green Milk Paints with a Java Gel stained top."
Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats says, "This color just cant be beat gorgeous combination of General Finishes Lime Green and Coastal Blue Milk Paints (inspired by my friend Helen at Picked & Painted) and the result is a handsome shade of emerald. Top has been sanded and stained using GF's Java Gel Stain and the knobs got a fresh coat. Distressing and dark wax have added the perfect touch. This is a beautiful, solid piece with drawers that are in excellent working condition. What a...
Take a look at this absolutely gorgeous buffet by Helen of Picked & Painted. "I used Basil by General Finishes for the base and I dry brushed a thin coat of Linen. I loved the dry brush because it showed so much texture on the wood. Plus the Linen ties in with the white pulls. I sprayed the metal circles on each corner with thin coats of oil rubbed bronze, metallic gold and aged copper spray paint to have them blend with the gold on the pulls. I found the pulls at Home Goods. I am so...
Susan DeAngelo updated this tired dresser using Basil Green Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain! What a gorgeous makeover! Susan also sealed in the goodness using High Performance Top Coat. How to apply Gel Stain on bare wood vs. previously finished wood: http://bit.ly/1kYVp8f
The Jolly Green Giant by Modern Vintage "This used to be a cabinet, but with the doors removed it is an open shelf ready for books or baskets or anything in between. It's been painted a bold green that has been toned down a bit with the dark stained top and drawers. Dressed up with a tiny bit of fancy on the original pulls." The green is a mix of GF Basil Green and Emerald Milk Paint and the top and drawers were stained with our Java Gel Stain, aka, "The One Coat Wonder".
My favorite color, again! Basil GF Milk Paint with Antique White Milk Paint as a glaze. Great vintagey color! Now at Southern Marketplace. - Sharon Oliff Pittman.
We're loving this sweet secretary desk by Rachel of Rachel's Repurposed Restorations (http://on.fb.me/1zB0kcK) painted in our Basil 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.
Charming antique china cabinet in Lime Green Milk Paint, distressed with Java Gel Stain! This gorgeously bright piece was shared by the talented Rochelle of Made New.
Doesn't this hutch make you green with envy? Drabs 2 Fabs gave it this great new look. The inside is painted with GF Snow White Milk Paint and the green outside was glazed with our Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. For a similar green color we recommend our Emerald Green Milk Paint. Drabs 2 Fabs says, "The glaze really popped on the green. One of my all-time faves!" Totally agree! Looks fantastic!
This stunning dresser was refinished by Rustic Soul Vintage Goods (http://on.fb.me/1q4Zqu9) using General Finishes Emerald Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat! "One of my fav pieces!! Love this color and paint!!" -Rustic Soul Vintage Goods #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #EmeraldMilkPaint
The top and doors of this gorgeous buffet were refinished using General Finishes Java Gel Stain by Tara from Modern Vintage (http://on.fb.me/1kfTmDq). 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. #GeneralFinishes #GelStain #JavaGelStain
Suzanne from The Painted Drawer painted this vintage mirror with General Finishes Basil Milk Paint. She then distressed it to show off all the lovely details. To see more of Suzanne's work, check out The Painted Drawer's page, https://www.facebook.com/ThePaintedDrawer #gfmilkpaint #generalfinishes
Fabulous flea market flip by Diana's DIY Den & Treasure Showcase! Diana added "a bit of personality" with our Basil Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and High Performance Topcoat! We recommend our Java Gel Stain to achieve a similar look, Diana used an ebony stain.
Sheila from Frugal Decor & More (http://on.fb.me/1rfnrWu) refinished this custom chest using General Finishes Emerald Green, Lime Green and Linen Milk Paints. Then GF's Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects was applied on top of the Milk Paint, and GF's Java Gel Stain was used to the top of the piece. Lastly, High Performance Topcoat was used to seal the entire piece. We love seeing the transformation! #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #GlazeEffects...
Mary Schiff refinished this cute recycling center with a custom mix of our Snow White Milk Paint and Valspar. The maple top was stained with GF Light Brown Dye Stain, then the cabinet was sprayed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin. Mary says, "I love the soft sheen, knowing that the finish will stand up to heavy usage."
"This adorable table was refinished by Chrissie's Collection. It was painted with General Finishes Basil Milk Paint and the top was stained with Java Gel Stain. You can visit Chrissie's Collection and buy General Finishes products at University Pickers in Hunstville AL, The Crafty Behr in Madison AL or her warehouse in Athens, AL. #generalfinishes #milkpaint #custompaintedfurniture"
Check out this handsome dresser by Shelly Schroeder Horstman, refinished with a custom combination of Coastal Blue and Federal Blue, with eye-catching Emerald Milk Paint on the drawers!
URBANCottage upcycled this gorgeous end table Emerald and Lamp Black Milk Paints and High Performance Top Coat in Semi-Gloss! "I think it adds the perfect pop of color on this table! Can't wait to use this color again, it's so rich and pretty!" We agree, this piece definitely is beautiful!
Beanz Thingz used General Finishes Basil Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects to give this lovely little table a fabulous makeover. It went on beautifully, the coverage was great, and I loved the finish it gave. I can't wait to try more colors!
Restored By Rachel gave new life to this maple chest. She painted it in General Finishes Basil Milk Paint. She then created her own homemade glaze using a medium and our General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and glazed the piece lightly. The chest turned out beautifully Rachel thank you for sharing it with us!
Brilliant buffet makeover by Shelby of Cooper Lane Commodities using a custom mix of General Finishes Halcyon Blue and Sunglow Milk Paints! "We call (this color) "Jordan Almond" Thanks for creating amazing products!" So creative! Thanks for sharing, Shelby.
Bright breakfast nook painted in our lovely shade of Basil Green Milk Paint by Shabby Pickins! This would provide an amazing contrast with Java stained cabinets.
This is an antique washstand that was given a new life by Adornment. It got a fresh coat of General Finishes Lime Green Milk Paint and the top was done with Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Loving the bright fun color!
Elizabeth & Co. repurposed an old sewing machine table into a darling night stand. That vibrant green is General Finishes Emerald Green Milk Paint. Elizabeth & Company had this to say about our paint, "I love the way it goes on smoothly and levels out nicely - perfect for furniture."
Emerald Green midcentury marvel by Cassie of Primitive & Proper! The piece was finished with our Satin Finishing Wax, and the golden Greek keys were a fabulous added touch! Cassie says, "I went bold with my color choice, selecting General Finishes in Emerald Green... We started carrying it at Sweet Clover, if you are local! This dresser is headed to The Old Lucketts Store's Spring Market this weekend! I hope it finds its forever home... I need someone to really love and appreciate it "...
