Milk Paint - Driftwood

General Finishes Milk Paint, Quart, Driftwood

General Finishes Milk Paint is a premium interior/exterior mineral based paint named for its low-luster sheen, which mimics the look of old-world furniture paint. It is not a powdered, casein-based milk paint, but a premixed modern version that is so durable it does not require a topcoat unless you want to increase the sheen.

Learn more about General Finishes Milk Paint here.

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Airdrie Furniture Revival says, "This weekend we had a big job of adding a feature wall to our living room. 18 hours solid of work, painting, building our own DIY shelves...I couldn't be be happier with the outcome!! ...I have always wanted the beachy themed bright living room and we have a fairly dark house with not a lot of natural light so this was our solution!" Colors used: General Finishes Driftwood, Snow White, Corinth Blue and Van Gogh Fossil Paint Van Gogh, Chivalry, Tekapo
Aces of Oregon refinished this sweet dresser using General Finishes Seagull Gray and Driftwood Milk Paints!
Eight Crusty Brushes says, "I am still in love with your paints even after 3+ years! I built this bench from a broken antique bed. It's painted Snow White and Driftwood with a touch of Lamp Black Milk Paint. I am so happy with how it turned out! My next piece is going to be painted with your chalk style paints. Super excited about that!"
Loving this headboard turned bench from The Vintage Chicks, Tx Home Interiors! It was painted with GF Driftwood and Dark Chocolate Milk Paint and accented with Burnt Umber Glaze Effects.
"Cutest pair of custom nightstands in General Finishes Driftwood, which is always a favorite!" - Neat & Navy Blue

Loving this look from Restyle Junkie of Phoenix, AZ! It was achieved by layering High Performance Topcoat between coats of GF Antique White and Driftwood Milk Paints.

This Glamorous gray vanity was refinished by Kristin of Dressers and Jujubes using General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint topped with a mix of Van Dyke Brown and Pitch Black Glaze, sealed with High Performance Top Coat in Satin.

How beautiful is this French Provincial dresser from Anastasia Vintage?! Anastasia says, "I decided to go for a classic look. First, a base coat of General Finishes Milk Paint in Driftwood. Then, I added some Pitch Black Glaze by General Finishes to add some more dimension. I finished the whole piece off with High Performance Topcoat in Flat. To add a little glamor to the drawers, I painted the sides with General Finishes Pearl Effects in Burnished. Because a little extra glitz never hurt...

Such a lovely combo of stained wood and GF Driftwood Milk Paint from Ivory & Oak!

Restoration@StudiosOnSheridan gave this cherry coffee table a new life! General Finishes Gray Gel Stain was used on the top and Driftwood Milk Paint topped with Snow White Milk Paint was used for the base. The base was lightly distressed to reveal some of the gray Gel Stain and the entire surface was sealed with General Finishes Flat Top Coat.

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.
Loving this festive grain sack striped trunk from Farm Fresh Homestead! Farm Fresh Homestead says, "I cleaned the piece up a bit and started painting with General Finishes Milk Paint in Antique White. I used two coats. Then I taped off the stripes and painted them in General Finishes Driftwood. If you couldn’t tell, I’m kind of obsessed with General Finishes Milk Paint. It goes on smooth, dries fast and covers really well. After some distressing and adding General Finishes topcoat I put the...
"Coastal Blue, Driftwood Gray, and Seagull Gray (Milk Paint) transformed this antique hutch. The hutch went to her forever home today to house some antique blue willow dishes! We think this room and dishes were just waiting for her to complete them!" - Boutique Unique
Check out this transformation from Andrea Worley! She used GF Driftwood Milk Paint to give her bathroom vanity a fresh and modern look. For more details on this project stop by http://www.andreaworley.com/blog/diy-painted-bathroom-vanity
This beauty was refinished by Ivory & Oak with General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. Such a gorgeous color combo!
Lovely display cabinet from Delia's Home Decor! Delia says, "Small, rustic spice cabinet I recently finished using all General Finishes products. Colors are Tuscan Red and Driftwood with a glaze of Van Dyke Brown. Love their products."

Reblessed, LLC says "Pearl Effects are such a sophisticated way to add a metallic look to any item. We've used ours on furniture, lamps, picture frames, furniture trim, artwork, decor, and more. They can be applied as a solid metallic for a more bold "dipped" look or as a glaze for a more subtle look. We generously applied the Argentine Pearl and the Champagne Pearl over the Driftwood Milk Paint as a glaze. We then decided to add the Van Dyke Brown glaze over it to give the silver tones more...

Reclaim & Relove re-styled these solid wood end tables using General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint topped with dark glaze in the carved wood details. You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores, JC Licht or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
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...
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!

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.
Persnickety's Awesomeness Emporium_ refreshed this desk with General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint. Love the sheet music lined drawers. Such a special touch!

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...

Check out this before and after from Sara of Major Hoff Takes A Wife_! This desk was sprayed with GF Driftwood Milk Paint. Sara says, "The General Finishes paint was ahhhh-mazing." For all the details of this project stop by, http://www.majhofftakesawife.com/2015/09/fab-furniture-flippin-contest-d...
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!!"
Driftwood and Winter White Glaze make a dreamy combination on this French Grain Sack Typography Table. Easy tutorial to get the look at: http://www.highstylerestyle.com/blog/french-grain-sack-typography-table - Amy from High Style Restyle_
Charming country-style dresser in Driftwood and Antique White Milk Paint with heavy distressing by Jessica at Totally Shabbique_!
The Tattered Princess refinished this lovely desk using General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint topped with Winter White Glaze Effects.
"This stunning China Cabinet is the definition of Regal! Hand painted in General Finishes Antique White and a custom mix of Driftwood and Seagull Gray, sealed in High Performance Top Coat Satin. Modern Masters Inc. Pale Gold highlights the gorgeous fretwork on the door and King's Gold gilding wax finishes off this incredible piece!" ~Jill at ReFind Design by Coco Clare_ shared this gorgeous custom piece! To recreate the look, try our new Burnished Pearl Effects for the metallic accents!
This stunning China Cabinet puts the definition in Regal! Hand painted in General Finishes Antique White and a custom mix of Driftwood and Seagull Gray, sealed in High Performance Top Coat Satin. Modern Masters Inc. Pale Gold highlights the gorgeous fretwork on the door and King's Gold gilding wax finishes off this incredible piece! - ReFind Design by Coco Clare_
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...
Loving this weathered set from Rosie of Ruggedcupboard (https://www.facebook.com/Ruggedcupboard-160001134084319/timeline/). This look was achieved with GF Driftwood Milk Paint.
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...
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.
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."

Shades of Shabby_ outdid themselves with this Marilyn Monroe dresser! It was painted with GF Driftwood Milk Paint and accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.

Airdrie Furniture Revival says, "This week I've had the pleasure of doing this wacky, sweet little dresser for an upcoming nursery! This was done using General Finishes Royal Purple and Driftwood Milk Paints."

Loving this cabinet update from Rhonda Donnelly! Master bath remodel complete with beautiful Driftwood cabinets and HP flat. Chrome hardware will complete the look. Driftwood is such a beautiful color to work with as the coverage is excellent and smooth. Thanks for sharing Rhonda!

Awesome before and after from Team Sutton Designs_! After sanding off all the chipping paint, we a laid down 2 coats of General Finishes Enduro Sanding Sealer. I did this because no matter how much sanding we did, some areas where the veneer was removed was still rough and rugged. We essentially had to build a layer of sanding sealer to make a level surface for the paint. After the sealer had dried, I sprayed on 3 coats of General Finishes Milk Paint in Driftwood." I went over the detail...

Beautiful bench restyle by Linda Whitlock using Driftwood Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat!
Drool-worthy Driftwood buffet transformation by Alison at The Modern Cottage Company_! We can't get enough of her beautiful work - or those Anthropologie_ knobs!
Take a look at this stunning refinished cabinet by Ferpie and Fray​! Finished up this sweet little thing last night. The knobs are really cute in person, milk glass balls (Anthropologie) Painted in General Finishes Driftwood, top is done with white glaze and the body dark wax... Very nice subtle detail.
General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint goes with just about any color! Airdrie Furniture Revival has paired it here with GF Buttermilk Yellow Milk Paint. Great combo!
Fabulous dresser by Airdrie Furniture Revival​! "Absolutely one of my favourite colour combos to date!! General Finishes Driftwood with Patina Green."
This beautiful Bernhardt dining room set has been ReDesigned in General Finishes Lamp Black and distressed and worn to reveal a touch of Driftwood. The chairs were reupholstered in the most luxurious gray velvet for just the right touch of elegance! - ReFind Design by Coco Clare​
The latest transformation! Driftwood inspired black and gray table. A General Finishes project from start to finish. Table top was stained with Java Gel Stain and then overpainted with Milk Paint in Driftwood. The base was painted with Milk Paint in Seagull Gray. Protected with High Performance Topcoat in Satin. - Brightleaf Interiors