This steamer trunk was refinished with a classic black and white look by Airdrie Furniture Revival. It was painted with General Finishes Antique White and Lamp Black Milk Paints. Love it!
My plan all along was to make this table top look like an old business sign. It turned out better than I could have ever expected. It's painted in General Finishes Antique White, Millstone (Under Antique White), and the sign is done with Lamp Black. All sealed with GF High Performance Top Coat. - The Upcycled Cupboard
Here is Gail's new kitchen in all her glory! Painted with General Finishes Antique White and sealed with High Performance top coat. Even updated the gold hardware with bronze spray paint. The light cabinets look great with the granite counters. ~ Her Painted Nest shared this gorgeous white kitchen restyle! Looking to make over your own kitchen? Here are some tips on how to hand apply General Finishes Milk Paint:
http://bit.ly/1xCLHkp and how...
Gorgeous buffet restyle by Amanda at Ferpie and Fray! We think Antique White Milk Paint paired with the pretty Spoonflower paper is absolutely perfect! Amanda says, "I am SO excited to share this one. She's painted in General Finishes Antique White, Anthropologie knobs and detailed with Spoonflower paper. I did a slight gold almost copper gold on the legs for a little extra shine."
We're so impressed by this stunning midcentury makeover by Trillium Park Designs! Details below. :) "It's always fun to rehab dated furniture, but it's especially rewarding when the piece starts out sad and worn and finds it's way to a shiny end. This little Goodwill chest had a nasty cigarette burn on the top and the drawer fronts were adorned with random patches of glitter glue. But other than these minor flaws, it was in good, solid shape. General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint was used...
The Green Bureau at Black Dog Architectural Salvage refinished this vintage buffet using General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Brown Mahogany Gel Stain! The entire piece was then stained in High Performance Top Coat!
"The original hardware suited the piece, so we reused it but freshened it up with just a bit of antique gold metallic paint."
Jen at Jen's Furniture Rehab turned this table into a rustic beauty with layers of Seagull Gray, Persian Blue, and Antique White Milk Paint with High Performance Topcoat! "I think my work this week might be telling me I need to bury my toes in a sandy beach somewhere! This solid oak console table has wonderful grain, so I thought I'd try something different. For the top, I layered Seagull Grey atop Persian Blue and sanded both colors back to expose that wood grain! I then added a good layer of...
Bonnie at Revolutionaries restyled this beautiful antique bedroom set in Antique White Milk Paint, accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze and sealed with High Performance Top Coat in Flat! Check out her blog post here! :)
http://bit.ly/1AUkuMB. 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...
Check out this shabby chic coastal beauty! The body is painted with General Finishes Antique White, and the drawers are a combination of Linen, Persian Blue, Seagull Grey, and Millstone. - Jen's Furniture Rehab
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!
Crystal from Eight Crusty Brushes (
http://on.fb.me/1B7AqOU) found a great *compromise between brands by applying GF's Antique White Milk Paint topped with Cece Caldwell's aging dust and gold wax! The top was stained in GF's Java Gel Stain.
Crystal says, "Love how I can mix brands and it turns out great every time!"
*WARNING: Whenever you mix another company's product with General Finishes products, make sure that you test first! GF cannot...
"Here's another (curbside rescue) dresser that we painted & stained with GF's Antique White Milk Paint and Brown Mahogany Gel Stain, top coated with High Performance Top Coat in flat. So easy and fun to use your products!"
-Rachel from The Artistic Home Studio and Boutique (
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These fabulous custom built-ins painted in Antique White Milk Paint and distressed by Lo at Finishing Touches Decorative Painting add so much character and charm to this space! Lo says, "We love painting custom built-ins, especially the distressing part!"
Love this before and after from The Shabby Chicas located at Homestead Handcrafts. From Black Swan to Coral Beauty! Coral Crush, Antique White (drawer insides), gold highlights, Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects, and HPTC. You can find all General Finishes products at our stores in San Antonio.
Shabby Pickins gave this dresser a classic and simple look with General Finishes Antique Whit Milk Paint.
How amazing is this vintage bow-front buffet makeover and custom reclaimed barn wood American flag shared by John at Now Then and Again?! John says, "Vintage Buffet Bow front with four deep and spacious drawers, in addition to two side drawers, and two cabinets. Top is finished in General Finishes Java Gel Stain, body is painted in General Finishes Antique White, distressed and Finished with GF High Performance... The American Flag is made from reclaimed barnwood and is to scale, Painted in...
These cabinets were covered in an old latex paint that was dripping and peeling before Matt from MDG Contracting & Design, LLC stripped the entire kitchen down to bare wood. GF's Antique White Milk Paint and High Performance satin top coat were then appli
Look what we've been working on! Loveseat crafted from an antique bed. Painted in General Finishes Antique White with an antiqued finish. ~Chrissie's Collection shared this beautiful bench restyle! Chrissie uses a custom mix of glazes for her antique finish, learn how to make your own in this video tutorial!
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Mamye at The Distressed Fleur De Lis added timeless charm to this antique Drexel French Provincial Touraine set with a two-toned finish using Antique White and a custom mix of Linen and Driftwood Milk Paints. Stunning! Seal and protect your finish for years to come! Choose a top coat for interior applications here:
http://youtu.be/torOAQy91q4
This beauty was refinished by Modern Vintage of Hartville, OH. This dresser was painted with a custom mix of General Finishes Basil Green, Antique White and just a splash of Corinth Blue Milk Paint. The details were highlighted with Linen and Millstone Milk Paints. Love her sweet and subtle style!
How gorgeous is this bedroom set shared by Theresa and the ladies over at House of Krafts?! We're loving their custom finish of Antique White dry brushed with layers of Driftwood and Queenstown Grey Milk Paints, a wash of Walnut Wood Stain for antiquing, and High Performance Top Coat in Satin to seal in the beauty! "Our inspiration for the finish is sort of "driftwood meets Restoration Hardware" - The look is achieved by layering lots and lots of different shades of grey on top of Antique White...
Get that rustic repurposed barn wood finish on your door! Sue Schumacher created this look with Driftwood Milk Paint, dry brushed Antique White Milk Paint, distressed in areas back to original wood, stained with Espresso Water-Based Wood Stain, and finished with High Performance Topcoat. Sue says, "Brought new life to my old doors with a new barn look." Which stain should you choose? Tom explains the differences between GF stains and dyes in this video:...
Shabby Pickins refinished this beautiful nine drawer French Provincial dresser in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint!
Christina of Phoenix Restoration gave new life to this Pier One desk with Antique White Milk Paint and sealed it with High Performance Topcoat in Satin! We recommend our Persian Blue Milk Paint for a similar look, this was finished with Country Chic Paint in Elegance. Check out this video for some tips on applying General Finishes Milk Paint by hand: http://bit.ly/1xCLHkp
We're swooning over this 12-drawer French Provincial dresser in Antique White Milk Paint and accented with a custom mix of Van Dyke Brown and Pitch Black Glaze Effects by Chrissie at Chrissie's Collection! Chrissie does gorgeous custom finishes, and she has a great selection of antique pieces for the picking! "We have restocked our booth at University Pickers and have a great selection of furniture on display. You can see a complete listing of our current inventory online at...
Charming corner cabinet transformation by Stacy at Diamond in the Rough using Antique White Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects! Stacy says, "Love this corner cabinet painted in General Finishes Antique White and antique with Van Dyke Brown glaze!" Got some extra Java Gel Stain lying around? Did you know that you can also use Gel Stains as an antiquing glaze? Find out how in this video tutorial!
http://youtu.be/eXMyhOy2-yo
I wanted to share a sweet desk I made over with your paint. This one was tricky as the bleed through was really bad! Luckily, the Seagull Gray and Antique White covered great, and I love how the two colors work so well together. Thanks for such a great product! ~This darling desk was shared by Farmhouse Blues Interiors! 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...
Susan at Saw Nail and Paint transformed this Thomasville dresser from boring to beautiful with Antique White Milk Paint! Says Susan, "This was my first time using this particular color, and it is a beautiful soft white." You can read the rest of Susan's blog post here!
http://bit.ly/1zzGZZ4
Custom ordered French Provincial dresser painted in General Finishes Antique White with a Java stained top. A classic beauty! ~This stunning piece was shared by Chrissie at Chrissie's Collection, she never fails to amaze us with her beautiful work! Check out our video on how to apply Gel Stain on bare wood vs. previously finished wood for more tips!
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Nancy of 4 Heaven's Sake says, "This project turned out exactly how I envisioned! GORGEOUS! I didn't have enough of one color to complete this piece so I mixed equal parts of Antique White and Millstone, then 1/4 Basil and 1/4 Buttermilk. I then used High Performance Top Coat in flat and VanDykeBrown glaze over the entire piece. I can ALWAYS count on GF products! LOVE THEM!" Remember that GF's Glaze Effects always requires a top coat sealant! Great work, Nancy!
We agree with LJ at Renewed Purpose when she says, "Sometimes clean and simple is just best!" This stunning dresser and bedroom set was refinished using GF's Antique White Milk Paint.
We're swooning over one of the latest pieces by Chrissie at Chrissie's Collection! She refinished this gorgeous Queen Anne buffet with Antique White Milk Paint. We recommend pairing it with our Java Gel Stain for a similar finish. Get that beautifully hand-distressed look! Check out our video tutorial for the how-to.
http://youtu.be/DQilIHtFxpY
Crystal at My Elements to Elegance painted this Duncan Phyfe table with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint, stained it with Java Gel Stain and sealed it with High Performance top coat!
ReLove says, "This solid wood vintage Stanley Furniture desk has been lovingly brought back to life with a timeless look using General Finishes Milk Paint. Antique White Milk Paint on the sides and trim and Millstone Milk Paint on the drawers. The top has been finished with GF's Java Gel stain, a rich and deep brown color. The piece features original hardware on bottom drawers painted in oil rubbed bronze and gorgeous Max Studio designer knobs on top. The inside drawers are adorned with...
Tracy from Weavers Cottage Creations says, "My first GF project and I'm over the moon with the products. Wish I'd found you guys years ago!!"
Tracy used a 50% mix of GF's Snow White and Antique White Milk Paints sealed with GF's High Performance Top Coat. The worktop was protected by GF's Enduro-Var top coat!
Airdrie Furniture Revival refinished this trunk to match a client's crib!
"I think I FINALLY have the faux weathered gray wood look down."
A combination of GF's Seagull Gray, Antique White and Driftwood Milk Paints were used for this project.
Cassie at Primitive & Proper restyled this radiant midcentury modern dresser with Antique White Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat in Satin! Cassie says, "This paint is not “chippy” milk paint but rather an acrylic paint with a smooth finish, and I knew it would be perfect for this piece. To protect it, as a final step on the body, I added a coat of General Finishes Top Coat in Satin, which gave it a nice slight gloss." See her blog post here!...
Check out this unique buffet restyle by Meredith Jones Leider! Meredith custom mixed Antique White, Driftwood, Corinth Blue, Patina Green Milk Paints with Autumn Haze dry brushed accents. While Autumn Haze Milk Paint has been discontinued, you can try Brick Red for a similar look! See our wide variety of Milk Paint colors to choose for your next project! General Finishes Color Chart:
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Meredith Jones Leider gave this dresser a bright and cheery makeover. She used General Finishes Candlelight Gel Stain on top and the rest was layered with GF Patina Green and Antique White Milk Paint.
Meredith Jones Leider gave this cabinet a marvelous makeover with a custom mix of Persimmon, Holiday Red, and Antique White Milk Paints! Have you started creating combinations for the General Finishes Color Contest yet? We think this is the perfect poppy red! Read a little more about the contest here: http://on.fb.me/1DqvyEo
Check out this beautiful table transformation by Theresa at Treasures Rediscovered (
http://on.fb.me/17ncZE0)! Theresa says, "I absolutely love this table and how it turned out... I used General Finishes Antique White and then used an antiquing glaze to really make those details pop. Thank you to GF for your wonderful products!!" Here are some tricks for hand distressing General Finishes Milk Paint!...
Stephany of All The Pretty Things Decor chose GF Antique White Milk Paint to give this 1920's vanity a new fresh look.
Sue of Emmazie Grace Creations put her unique touch on this antique kidney desk. It was refinished with GF Antique White Milk Paint for the base and she custom mixed Antique White and Holiday Red to get the pink color. It was then sealed with our water based High Performance Top Coat in flat.
We are ringing in the New Year by posting this sweet bed frame that we customized for a client. This piece was painted General Finishes Antique White then slightly distressed. Result = perfect piece for her little girl’s room. - Shannon at Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats
This classy dresser upcycle was shared by The Green Bureau, "I knew the moment I saw this piece that it was meant to be General Finishes Antique White. Java Gel stain on the top. Hard to beat this classic color combo!" The best things never change, like our classic combo of Antique White and Java! If you're in the Roanoke, VA area, you can purchase your favorite General Finishes products from The Green Bureau's booths at Black Dog Architectural Salvage or Then and Again in Salem! You can also...
Part two of Laddie's fabulous bridal shop beauties!
"This beautiful and massive vanity was Re-loved in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and gold dipped by Re-New Relics. It is the focal point in the premiere Bridal Suite at a local bridal shop. Thanks General Finishes!"
Laddie says, "General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint was the obvious choice for this French Provincial cabinet re-newed by Re-New Relics that is now a store fixture at a local Bridal Shop. Thanks for your awesome products!" Stunning!!
This vanity makeover is courtesy of Eight Crusty Brushes. "Wanted to share my latest piece done in Antique White and Linen. Love how it turned out!! I am in love with the finish General Finishes Milk Paints puts on pieces! "
Chrissie's Collection used General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects on this beautiful buffet!
Shannon from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats customized this vanity transformation for a client using GF's Antique White and Persian Blue Milk Paints.
"This vanity turned out picture perfect! We found a matching print for the bench and drawers. How sweet is this???" -Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats
We agree!!
