"How cool is the shape of this oval piece!?! It’s unique for sure and that’s what I love about it! Top and legs: natural wood with a paint wash, Body: Alabaster by General Finishes, New knobs: D. Lawless Hardware." - Flipping Unbelievable
"This is a fun before and after!
My client kept this piece of her father’s after he passed away and asked me if there was anything that could be done with it. New shelves, new door, removed the crown molding, filled holes, new hardware, and a fresh paint job. It keeps the structure but gives it an update. Paint color: General Finishes Antique White" - Flipping Unbelievable
"This gorgeous buffet is painted in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint with a natural top!" - Belle Maison
"This is painted using Brushable White Enamel in Semi Gloss - But because I’m a rebel I sprayed it. I did thin by adding Extender and it went on nicely! The legs are painted in a mix of Lamp Black/Milk Chocolate for a deep espresso color." - Kristin's Krazy Garage, LLC
"Took twice as long to finish than anticipated but salvaging that wood was SO worth it! MCM set refinished in General Finishes crisp Brushable White Enamel in satin which is extremely durable. Metallic gold stencil added to some of the drawer fronts. These pieces were sanded completely down, then I used Waterlox on that gorgeous walnut. No stain! All original solid wood hardware." - Elm Street Designs
"Went with General Finishes Antique White for the base and was inspired by some wood and bone style knobs found online and we found a similar style at Shackteau Interiors and they were the perfect finishing touch to update this otherwise plain dresser." - Upcycling by Amy
"Who loves Barndoors (raise of hands)?! Our Barndoor server has a TON of look, and LOTS and LOTS of storage. Get the look with General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint & Espresso Water Based Stain." - Whitewood Furniture
"Take a look at this gorgeous French provincial dresser, painted in Antique White Milk Paint by General Finishes." - Belle Maison
"Mid Century Art Deco style. Before and after shows the transformation in General Finishes Alabaster Milk Paint and an Antique Walnut stained drawer and top." - Just a Touch of Paint 2.0
"Beautiful vintage vanity is all finished for my client. I love the designs on this vanity. It was painted Antique White by General Finishes and stained top. The details have gold highlights! Gorgeous transformation!" - Rockin Furniture Revivals by Blea & Co.
"Custom Refinished French Provincial Set
These French provincial dressers were given a makeover! Refinished for a vintage wedding reception and then the perfect statement pieces in a little girl's room!
This set was refinished in General Finishes Antique White and lightly distressed. The hardware was sprayed with champagne and highlighted with antique bronze and white gold. A peekaboo stencil was added to the sides of the drawers for added interest and beauty." - Estrella Design
Before and After!
"This piece belonged to my client’s grandmother. It’s staying in the family, but got a completely different look!
Paint: General Finishes Alabaster" - Flipping Unbelievable
"This 7 drawer dresser has been refinished in General Finishes Enduro White Poly with our custom finish 1 on the top and some fresh new knobs to update the look!" - Moses Restorations
Lovely set in GF Antique White Milk Paint by Duke Interiors and Restoration.
Fresh and bright in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint.
"After a good sanding we primed and painted in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint. The gold accents on each drawer inspired us to paint the existing hardware to match! Finally we top coated it in General Finishes High Performance Topcoat and it was all set to go." - Upcycling by Amy
"Entire piece was cleaned, scuff sanded, primed a few hundred times, and then painted/sealed using General Finishes Brushable White Enamel in satin! As you can see from the before picture, there was some grain with this piece and you’ll still be able to catch some glimpses of that texture under all that paint! The gorgeous MCM style base was sanded raw and sealed. And last, but not least, check out those drawer liners. I took a poll of floral vs. navy “Spanish” tiles and you can see the...
"Mid century nightstands. Perfect size and redesigned in General Finishes Alabaster Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Sealed with GF High Performance Topcoat to protect the top surface. Solid brass handles give these a little extra shine."
"Our neighborhood had a yard sale when I spied this bed frame. It is painted with General Finishes Antique White and China Blue, sealed with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat. The seat is hinged with a piano hinge and it has a lid support to hold it open."
"Love how this console with cathedral doors turned out! We painted the base in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint with a natural finish on top." - Belle Maison
"This large mahogany vintage dresser by Kling was refinished with the Brushable White Enamel in Flat. Top was sanded back and given a custom gel stain of Nutmeg and Black." - This Old Vintage
"I am soooo happy with how this antique desk turned out!! It’s been in my inventory for a few months but I just couldn’t decide on the right look for it...So I started by painting it in General Finishes Antique White then sanded the wood top and found that beautiful wood grain and that looked really good with the Antique White but it was still missing something so I looked through my
redesignwithprima inventory and found this beautiful gold blueprint design! I love how the new hardware...
"This custom order mid century set has been given a modern update with General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and Black Walnut Danish Oil." - Just a Touch of Paint
"French Provincial sofa table given a farmhouse makeover using General Finishes Milk Paint, in Antique White, and lightly distressed." - Garage 9
"Looking for something truly unique? How about a vintage liquor cabinet. This gorgeous piece has been refinished using General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint, top and front legs have been stained using kona gel stain with Gel Topcoat in Satin. Original hardware with key. Heavily distressed and sealed with dark wax." - Blue & White Living Home Decor
"This little nugget of a piece was quite the mystery. It's short and squat, like a safe, with 3 drawers inside. There was a lock on the outside and on the first drawer.
As mysterious as its original purpose was, its makeover was not! I used General Finishes Brushable White Enamel and Stain Blocker to create the perfect bright white finish." - Eight Hundred Furniture, LLC.
Watch this video to learn more about how to get a bright white finish that lasts with GF products:...
"Love a good before-and-after. The off-white is a custom mix of General Finishes Snow White and Antique White. The gray is General Finishes Gray Gel Stain with a light wash of Old Barn Living weathered stain." - Market House Restorations
"This color combination will never grow old. It’s such a timeless color!! This table, 4 chairs, and bench seat was refinished using General Finishes Alabaster Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain. It’s ready for it’s next 20 years of life in it’s beautiful new colors!"- Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration
"Even though I tried to convince myself that I didn’t need to buy these at the thrift store, they ended up coming home with me. Painted in Alabaster by General Finishes. Bottom stripped and left natural wood with a topcoat for durability." - Flipping Unbelievable
"Refinished in General Finishes Antique White with a walnut gel stained top. Top has been sealed with Gel Topcoat in satin, finished with brass hardware. This is a mis-match set, but it tells you what paint can do to bring it all together." - Blue & White Living Home Decor
"I don't do as much furniture these days but look at this before and after I finished this week!! It's painted in a mix of General Finishes Alabaster & Linen and glazed in Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects." - Helen Nichole Designs
"Just finished up this stunning custom order China cabinet! It is painted in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and slightly distressed. " - Belle Maison
"I had a client that recently asked me to make a dog feeder to match her dining table - came out pretty cool! GF White Poly base with distressed finish, GF water based walnut top and sealed with Clear Poly Satin." - Rustic Valley Woodworking
"I’m loving the detail in this headboard!! . It’s amazing what a little paint can do to bring the detail out on a piece of furniture! This headboard was painted using General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and glazed with a custom mixed gray. Simply stunning!!"
"Dixie dresser painted in General Finishes Alabaster w/ Minwax Espresso stain just delivered to an ecstatic Gracefully Modern client" - Gracefully Modern
"This beautiful dresser was refinished in General Finishes Antique White and distressed. The hardware was refinished in an antique bronze and white gold. The top was completely sanded down and stained with General Finishes water based Provincial stain and top coated for added protection." - Estrella Design
Did you know GF Milk Paint is exterior rated??!!
"We just finished up this garden bench! It's painted in General Finishes Alabaster Milk Paint and distressed. The details on this piece are beautiful!" - Belle Maison
"This 8 drawer dresser underwent a few modifications. First the entire piece was stripped of the old, thick paint. The top had seen better days so I made a new one using reclaimed tongue & groove flooring from Wisconsin. Base was beefed up to accommodate new metal feet. Drawer fronts have reclaimed oak added to the front. All new hardware top it off. Refinished in a mix of General Finishes Snow White and Antique White. Sealed in a flat finish." - Elm Street Designs
"These end tables were completely sanded down, primed and painted in General Finishes Alabaster Milk Paint. Since I wanted to highlight the inlay on the top, I stained it in GF Whitewash Water Based Stain and sealed the whole piece in the General Finish High Performance Topcoat to protect them for years to come!" - Upcycling by Amy
"For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to these antique oak sideboards. I am lucky enough to have one in my possession and finally treated it to a makeover!
Products used:
General Finishes Black and Nutmeg Gel Stain and their Brushable White Enamel in a satin finish.
BIN shellac white primer
Re·Design with Prima sunflower transfer"
"Painted in General Finishes Alabaster and slightly distressed. The top was left untouched but the knobs were replaced for an updated look."
"Mirasol ~ filipino for sunflower!! In honor of Anna’s favorite aunt! Who absolutely loved sunflowers. Her body and drawers are painted from head to toe with General Finishes Alabaster, then neatly distressed and sealed. When you open Mirasol’s cabinet doors you are welcomed with fresh sunflower wall paper from Baby Maes... This beauty’s new look is fresh and airy. Ready to welcome spring and all your fresh linens." - Barely Vintage Restorations
"This 8 drawer dresser underwent a few modifications.
First the entire piece was stripped of the old, thick paint. The top had seen better days so I made a new one using reclaimed tongue & groove flooring from Wisconsin. Base was beefed up to accommodate new metal feet. Drawer fronts have reclaimed oak added to the front. All new hardware top it off. Refinished in a mix of General Finishes Snow White and Antique White. Sealed in a flat finish." - Elm Street Designs
"This custom oak dresser has been lightened and brightened! The top was sanded down to bare wood and then whitewashed to keep this beautiful grain visible. The body was painted using my favorite Brushable White Enamel by General Finishes. New black hardware complete this transformation!" - Nap Time Furniture Creations
"Isn't she lovely? This beauty turned out far better than even I was imagining. It took a few repairs, a whole lotta shellac, and more coats of paint than I cared to count. But, oh, was she worth it.
She was completely sanded down, using Varathane Dark Walnut stain on the top, the legs, and upper drawer front. Her body was paint in General Finishes Antique White, it is THE perfect creamy white. She was then sealed in High Performance Topcoat in a satin finish and all the hardware was rubbed...
"The before and after on this one is exactly what our client said, Wow! We used General Finishes Linen Milk paint and Winter White Glaze to brighten up this custom piece " - Painted Pieces
"Totally craving a latte and some dark chocolate when i look at this combo of General Finishes Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain! This big triple dresser got a desperately needed fresh look with new modern hardware.
I told my client at first that I was hesitant to refinish the veneer top because of some damage to it, but I’m so glad she asked me twice! I got over my fear of sanding veneer for fear of burning through it down to the MDF and it did NOT disappoint! So glad i did it! Look at...
