"I painted this in about an hour! Coastal Blue Milk Paint or 'Navy Blue' was the color I went with - doesn't it just look so perfect?! The darker blue adds that little bit of contrast this room needs!" - Style It Pretty
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Find your favorite GF products at Rockler, Klingspor, Amazon, orWood Essence and Lee Valley in Canada. You can also...
"Had a little paint therapy last week and gave this desk a boho makeover! I used about 6-7 different GF Milk Paint & Chalk Style Paint colors (starting with Persimmon) and finished off with FOF (Flat Out Flat Topcoat). It sold before the last layer of topcoat was dry. I mixed and layered colors and started with Persimmon as the base. Used a little Klein Blue, Corinth Blue, Lime Green, Coastal Blue (Milk Paints), Fjord Blue, Key West Blue & Charleton Blue (Chalk Style Paints) and maybe...
This absolutely stunning dresser was refinished by Denise of Salvaged Inspirations!
Denise says, "To get this rich finish, I used General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint. I would describe this color as a heavily saturated deep ocean blue – stunning and sophisticated. This paint really updates the look of this dresser. It also compliments the warm tones of the wood peeking through. Together, these rich tones keep the old-world-integrity of this piece."
To learn the technique,...
Saw Nail and Paint freshened this vintage desk in Milk Paint and Gel Stain!
They explain, "This teacher's desk was refinished in Antique Walnut Gel Stain and Coastal Blue Milk Paint. It is such a solid desk and the walnut refinished so beautifully! Original hardware on the drawers."
Learn more about our Retail Products at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seU-4uSnW88.
Can't get enough of this stunning custom color mix of GF Emerald and Coastal Blue Milk Paint by Bees Knees Boutique!
Find your favorite GF products at Rockler, Klingspor, Amazon, or Wood Essence and Lee Valley in Canada. You can also purchase GF products from any of the 31 Illinois JC Licht locations. NOTE: Woodcraft stores carry all of GF’s retail and professional line EXCEPT Chalk Style Paint. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at...
This Broyhill, Danish Modern 6 drawer dresser was chosen by one of Garage 9's clients. The shell was painted with Coastal Blue, then sealed with HPTC Flat. The drawer fronts were gorgeous as is, and were left alone.
Vintage Refined used Coastal Blue Milk Paint for this dresser/chest combo!
"I mixed General Finishes Coastal Blue with Emerald Green, and while I was going for a dark teal, it came out more like a Hunter Green. Which was still so pretty and really compliments the wood tones. I watered down the paint about 50/50, and brushed it on just like I was painting, but a thinner coat. Once dry, I sanded heavily with 80 or 120 grit paper. It left it looking pretty scratchy, so everything got a coat of High Performance Poly in flat finish. It gives it a really pretty shine, and...
"Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats just finished this rich navy buffet - we custom mixed a new color using General Finishes Lamp Black and Coastal Blue. We call this one Sophisticated Navy. Looks perfect on this farmhouse empire!!!"
"I had this little nightstand in my garage. I decided to go with General Finishes Milk Paint in the color Coastal Blue. I always love how this color pairs with brass or gold hardware. I used my Royal Design Studio’s Royal Stencil Creme in the color Antique Gold and applied it onto the detail to make it pop. The antique gold is a great match to its drawer pulls and feet so the whole thing just came together." - Suzanne Bagheri - The Painted Drawer Collection
This magazine worthy vintage secretary desk with refinished General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint. Can't get enough of this one!!
Shannon of Sweet Threepeats created a custom mix of GF Coastal Blue and Lamp Black Milk Paint to give this dresser a handsome new look.
Courtney of JC Rustiques refinished this sweet table using General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Coastal Blue Milk Paint.
This blue ribbon china cabinet was transformed by The Tattered Rabbit with the help of GF products!
"I wanted my colors to work together as a cohesive unit, with each complementing the other. I didnt want one color to outshine the other. So I chose Coastal Blue, Millstone, and Antique White from General Finishes Milk Paint line of products.
...As I started painting the Coastal Blue, I really liked how it made the wood carvings pop. Even though the wood was dried...
"I was so excited to finally try out General Finishes Coastal Blue on this Martha Washington sewing cabinet. It will be auctioned off at an upcoming Habitat for Humanity fundraiser. This color is breathtaking and GF paint is simply the best I've tried. A true pleasure to work with! I also sealed the piece with HPTC in flat. Hoping she will raise a lot of money for a great cause!" - GarageMama Vintage
"This antique wardrobe was in shambles when we picked it up - it needed a complete overhaul. Our client picked General Finishes Coastal Blue with champagne colored knobs. It's going in a nursery for a new little boy." - Shannon of Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats
We absolutely adore this dresser by Jenni of Roots & Wings Furniture! Jenni says, "This dresser was painted in General Finishes new Chalk Style Paint in Stillwater Blue. I sealed it with Flat Out Flat Topcoat. Then watered down Coastal Blue Milk Paint and color-washed the entire piece."
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Stillwater with a custom mix of 2:1 Halcyon Blue Milk Paint, Queenstown Gray Milk Paint
Sweet Tea Refinishing created this lively shade of blue by mixing General Finishes Key West Chalk Style Paint with Lamp Black, Coastal Blue and Patina Green Milk Paints! To create this look, Sweet Tea Refinishing mixed one pint of Key West Chalk Style Paint with about 1 Tablespoon of each Milk Paint color. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us! Click here to see the entire blog post: http://bit.ly/1nzu0Dl
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Junque With A Purpose refinished this handsome desk with General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel on the slide out writing boards. The entire piece was also sealed with High Performance Topcoat.
R Old House Vintage & More LLC created a custom Milk Paint color with a 1:1 mix of Coastal Blue and Sunglow. The shelves were also painted with GF Dark Chocolate Milk Paint. Looks great!
"This sewing cabinet from last spring was a labor of love. It was covered in years and years of dirt and grime and I spent two days scrubbing this little guy down! Coastal Blue by General Finishes is one of my favorite colors to use!" - Little Red Door Furnishings of Natick, MA
TatteredGypsy created this fantastic nautical table with General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint highlighted with Tawny Pearl Effects and sealed with satin High Performance Topcoat.
The Painted Drawer Collection refinished this stylish vintage dresser using General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint.
"_ this color!"
"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
Can't get enough of this vintage cabinet painted with a custom mix of GF Coastal Blue and Seagull Gray Milk Paint by Saw Nail and Paint of Seattle, WA!!
e adore this hall tree from Sam of Pretty Dirty Design Co. Sam says, "Just in time for the upcoming coat season! Check out this super cute hall tree custom made from an old book case. Isn't it so much better as a hall tree? This is painted with General Finishes dark rich Coastal Blue and accented with an awesome pallet wall back showcased in different stains. This is great for a small space and entry. The top shelf is great for hats, there is even a drawer for nick nacks or gloves and the...
"Great new pieces in at our booth at Platte Valley Platte Valley Antique Mallr was refinished in General Finishes Java Gel and Coastal Blue Milk Paint. Would make a great coffee bar, changing table, tv stand or just use as a dresser." - Effie's Salvage Barn
Thea of Sweet Tea Refinishing says, "Another cool General Finishes transformation! Coastal Blue and Patina Green mix take this repurpose to a whole new level! This Thomasville Dresser has found a new chapter in life as a Media Center!"
We are loving the Restyled Federal Lingerie Chest. She is adorned in General Finishes Coastal Blue and accented with Pearl Effects Glaze for an added touch of silver sparkle in the Coastal Blue paint to the top before sealing with High-Performance Topcoat. - Renaissance Lady_
Isn't this Coastal Blue dresser to die for?! Keli at The Byrd's Nest_ restyled this custom piece with our Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain on top for a rich, warm finish. Keli shared, "This beauty is on its way to its new home! General Finishes you never disappoint... Gorgeous Coastal Blue distressed base with a beautiful Java stained top! This custom piece is going to a sweet little boy and he is sure to enjoy it for years to come!"
Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats transformed this dresser into a vintage coastal treasure using General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint. The Milk Paint was heavy distressing to show the beautiful wood underneath.
Saw Nail and Paint says, "It was gloomy in Seattle today and I struggled with the lighting, but I wanted to share these vintage chests. Painted in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint with the original hardware cleaned and shined."
Milk Paint Color Chart:
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Marcy of R Old House Vintage & More_ shared this handsome refinished cabinet. It was painted with GF Coastal Blue and the top was stained with Java Gel Stain. Marcy says, " Has been in the family for over 70 years and was stained with motor oil on top. The gel stain helped blend the original top with stains. Amazing piece!"
My Passion For Decor refinished this lovely chair using General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint!
"What was the best part of this makeover? The fact I didn't have to wax the paint!! This paint has a nice finish and sheen and doesn't require waxing. Thats a HUGE bonus in my book."
Learn more about this project by visiting the blog post:
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Darling Dixie campaign upcycle by Ashley Olivia at Rustic Soul Vintage Goods_ using a custom mix of Coastal Blue and Antique White Milk Paints! Ashley Olivia shares, "On its way to True Treasures! This Dixie Campaigner got a much needed face lift in a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue and Antique White."
Loving this refinished secretary desk by 551 East Furniture Design_! Julia painted it with GF Coastal Blue Milk Paint to give it a handsome new look. See more from Julia at
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What a stunner! Susan at Saw Nail and Paint_ restyled this charming Lane cedar chest with a French love letter stencil, Java Gel Stain, and a custom navy! Susan shared, "It definitely feels like fall today (and the darkness is making it hard to get good photos!). But, here is a look at a newly refinished Lane cedar chest from 1929... I applied one coat of General Finishes Java Gel Stain, let it dry for a day, and then sealed it. I sanded and painted the body with a custom navy blue made with a...
We can't get enough of this sweet stacked hepplewhite dresser upcycle in a custom navy by Reeves at The Weathered Door_! Reeves says, "I went with a classic navy color for this dresser. The paint color isn't your typical dark navy, though. I wanted something more greyed out and not too dark so I mixed up a custom color using General Finishes 'Coastal Blue' and 'Queenstown Gray' mixed with some Sherwin Williams 'Rainstorm'." See the full makeover here!...
Don't go postal, go Coastal! Get the look with this Custom Mix: 50/50 Coastal Blue Milk Paint mixed with Water-Based Pre Stain Conditioner. Find out more about General Finishes Pre-Stain Conditioner in this quick video:
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This look is true blue for me and you! Get this Custom Mix: 50/50 Coastal Blue Milk Paint and Water-Based Wood Stain in Whitewash. Question: Can Oil-Based and Water-Based Products be used over one another? Find out here!
http://youtu.be/yDKZFGvpYpw
Cassie of Primitive & Proper painted this dresser with a custom mix of General Finishes Klein and Coastal Blue Milk Paints. You'd never know this is a laminate dresser! Just gorgeous! Check out this blog post, http://blog.furniture.com/blog/diy-laminate-dresser-refurbish, and learn Cassie's tips on painting laminate furniture.
Love mixing custom colors for a piece!! This buffet was refurbished using a mix of General Finishes Emerald, Coastal Blue and Klein Blue. The result was a beautiful peacock color that was on the green side of the fence. Distressing brought out the pretty golden wood tones underneath. The top was sealed using the High Performance Top Coat in Satin. - Shannon from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats of St. Charles, MO.
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"This was a mix of 1/2 Emerald, 1/2 Coastal Blue...
This is ready for a new home! Custom mixed paint using General Finishes Coastal Blue, Queenstown Gray, and Antique White. Perfect for a new baby boys nursery. - The Shabby Mommy of El Dorado Hills, CA
Remember the topless salvage I had posted a couple weeks back? Well I finally finished it and here he is! Replaced the top and drawer bottoms and updated with cool new arrow hardware. Base coat painted in General Finishes Coastal Blue" sealed in Flat HPTC. Drawers and top stained in "Java" with semi-gloss poly. This would be perfect as an end table, side table or dresser for any modern, traditional or cottage style home!" - Team Sutton Designs
