This liquor cabinet was painted in Millstone milk paint, received heavy distressing and glazed over with Van Dyke Brown and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. The details are kissed with silver metallics to capture a sexy bohemian feel.
Meredith Jones Leider of La Jolie Maison gave this fireplace a new look with General Finishes Snow White, Linen, Millstone and Tuscan Red Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects.
DeDe of Designed Decor, GF's April 2016 Blogger of the Month, completed this amazing upcycled headboard turned bench! DeDe says, " I love the final results and I am now a HUGE fan of General Finishes products. "
The seat was stained with GF Gray Gel Stain and sealed with GF Gel Topcoat. The rest was sprayed with GF Queenstown Gray Milk Paint, accented with Winter White Glaze Effects and sealed with High Performance Topcoat in flat.
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Kuhlmann Collections of Wentzville, MO refinished this table with GF Millstone Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. Such a fantastic combo of products!
This fantastic solid maple entertainment center was transformed by Adam Nowicki of Empire Woodworks using GF products.
Adam's Approach:
1) Applied a trans tin and water mixture for an initial layer of color.
2) Sprayed a toner created by combining GF's Enduro-Var Top Coat diluted by 20% and mixed with trans tint.
3) Applied GF's Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects over the entire piece and wiped away with a paper towel.
4) Sprayed Enduro-Var...
Susan M. DeAngelo refinished this gorgeous buffet using General Finishes Linen Milk Paint topped with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects for the base and the top was stained with Java Gel Stain.
"Easy breezy and so so fresh! This piece was given a head to toe makeover. Top has been stripped and stained in a custom weathered oak blend which highlights the beautiful wood grain in shades of grey, whites and cream, glazed with General Finishes Winter White. Bottom painted in General Finishes Chapin Gray Chalk Style Paint which is similar to an off white with a pale grey undertone, just a touch of distressing for character and then sealed with General Finishes HPTC flat. New hardware...
Made New Design refinished this handsome Thomasville dresser using General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.
"We completed this custom bench for a client this afternoon! We always enjoy repurposing (headboard) to create a more useful piece. We absolutely love the finish on the bench. It has been painted with Antique White Milk Paint, then Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects was applied before finishes with a High Performance Satin Topcoat. The seat was finished with Java Gel Stain and a High Performance Topcoat." - Gigi's Hope Chest
AlchemyHome shows off how GF Gray Gel Stain and Winter White Glaze Effects can give you a beautiful weathered look!
Rustic Roots went bold and bright with the GF Persimmon Milk Paint dresser! GF Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects was applied for a little extra touch.
"Love GF Milk Paints and Glazes! This lovely chest of drawers is a completely different piece thanks to Basil Milk Paint (blended with Snow White on the trim detail!) with Winter White Glaze Effects first washed over/wiped off, then dry brushed for an overall chic and antique look! Sealed with HP Topcoat in Flat both before and after the glaze." - For Love of the Paint
Poplar Penny Creations glammed up this bench with General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint and Winter White Glaze Effects.
Susan Davis of Meme's Ewenique Boutique restyle this chest of drawers with General Finishes Black Pepper and Bayberry Green Chalk Style Paints as well as Sunglow and Snow White Milk Paints. It was aslo accented with GF Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. So creative!
**General Finishes Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Black Pepper with Lamp Black Milk Paint and Bayberry with a custom mix of 3:1 Basil Milk Paint , Harvest Yellow Milk Paint
Jana from Repurposed from the Heart restyled this nightstand with General Finishes Patina Green Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.
Bird and Lily Designs transformed this beauty with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects.
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.
"It always amazes me what a difference paint can make in a piece. This piece was painted in General Finishes Millstone, Dark Chocolate, Van Dyke Brown Glaze and top coated in High Performance in satin finish. It will be making its way to a new home where it will be used as a Flat Screen TV Stand." - Reblessed, LLC
"Love GF & this amazing color! Persimmon Milk Paint with Van Dyke Brown Glaze and HP Topcoat in Satin. Top is Antique Walnut Gel Stain also with HP Topcoat in Satin." - Staci from TenZero8 Studio
"I'm loving how this piece turned out. Used GF Seagull Gray MilkPpaint and glazed with GF Pitch Black. And topped off with GF HPTC." - Courtney Worn and Reborn Home Furnishings
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...
Can't get over this beautiful custom color by Dressers and Jujubes! It's a mix of GF Coral Crush and Antique White Milk Paint and has been accented with GF Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. The top was stained with Java Gel Stain and the entire piece was sealed with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat.
We are totally in love with this darling vanity from Dressers and Jujubes! It's been painted with GF Patina Green Milk Paint and glazed with Pitch Black Glaze Effects.
The Vintage Chicks, Tx Home Interiors refinished this lovely vintage secretary with General Finishes Key West Blue Chalk Style Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.
**General Finishes Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with Key West Blue Milk Paint.
Nicole of Distress Reliever: Upcycled Furniture refinished this dresser with General Finishes Holiday Red and Lamp Black Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. Perfect for the holidays!
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.
"This buffet was painted with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and a heavy dose of Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. The top was stained with General Finishes Java Gel. She was snatched up the minute I posted her for sale!" - Ivory & Oak
"Finished!! Gorgeous French Provincial sideboard buffet turned into Entertainment Center. Client ask me to convert the middle drawer to space for TV components. Painted in Seagull Gray, glazed with Winter White glaze and Java Gel on top." - Made New Design
"Just finished a customer's "new" built-ins and mantel. She decided to warm the room up with __General Finishes_ Antique White. Next, to help her mantel stand out, we added General Finishes Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects, a touch of Burnt Umber Glaze Effects and topped it off with a hearty coat of Champagne Pearl Effects. She ___ it and we are so happy she's happy!" - Reclaimed Karma
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."
Aren't these adorable!? These were constructed by Recreated Creations Furniture of Syracuse, UT. Recreated Creations Furniture says, "I thought I'd share these Christmas trees I made out of pieces of frames and moulding. Then I painted them with Antique White and glazed them with Van Dyke Brown."
Here's a great use for those old end tables you've got hanging around the house! High Style Restyle used GF Klein Blue Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects to transform them into super fun Lego tables! Get all the project details here-
http://www.highstylerestyle.com/blog/diy-lego-activity-table
This beauty was refinished by Diane of The Paint Factory LLC. It was accented with GF Van Dyke Brown, Burnt Umber and Clear Glaze Effects. Looks amazing!
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...
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...
Red painted furniture is a great way to make a statement! Twisted Treasures of Brashear, TX painted this dresser with GF Brick Red Milk Paint and accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. Sandra of Twisted Treasures calls Brick Red "my go to red paint".
BEFORE and AFTER! Here it is!! I know many of you were waiting to see the transformation...
Many thanks to my client Steve for having the confidence in me and making it a great experience!!! Looks so beautiful now (if I may say so!). Good luck Steve in your new home! _
Cabinets primed and then painted in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and glazed with their Van Dyke Brown Glaze. Finished in their High Performance Topcoat in satin. - Make It A Masterpiece_ of Absecon, NJ
Kiki's Kottage_ says, "I am obsessed with this Holiday Red Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze of General Finishes! This is even more gorgeous in person! Mesmerizing!"
Notjustpaperandpaint shared the perfect DIY project for a festive fall centerpiece! She crafted this sweet little box out of pallet wood and finished it with Burnt Umber Glaze Effects for a subtle weathered style. She shares, "With fall upon us, it’s a great time to add something new for your decorating, which can also be used later. I have seen these everywhere and wanted one for my own use. The farmhouse style, rustic look is still going strong... Using one of my favorite glazes, General...
This oak pub table by Alison at The Modern Cottage Company is the definition of gorgeous! She used Winter White Glaze to give this piece a weathered finish. Alison shares, "I am telling you pretty things coming to both the event and the shoppe! Go to moderncottagecompany.com and reserve your free ticket noon-4pm and to get details!"
The Vintage Chicks, Tx Antiques & Vintage Furniture updated this 15 year old kitchen with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and High Performance Topcoat in Flat.
Marcy of R Old House Vintage & More refinished this lovely end table using General Finishes Linen Milk Paint topped with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. Java Gel Stain was applied to the top.
Thanks to Mike Valichka Sr. for sharing this lovely bench painted with GF Brick Red Milk Paint and glazed with Burnt Umber Glaze Effects. Great look!
Feast your eyes on this one of a kind beauty! "The Virgin, Jesus and Saint John Baptist by William-Adolphe Bouguereau 1875. I wanted to pay homage to The Madonna. A shrine, so to speak. And I wanted the fresco feel to it (especially on the panels) and gold leaf. Because, in Italy, everything is gold leafed. Lots of GF glazes on this. Clear, Burnt Umber, Van Dyke Glaze with Glaze Extender (which rocks)." - Diane of The Paint Factory LLC_
This ice box reconstruction may be the coolest thing we've seen all week! Kristi and Terri at Chalk It Up_ are refinishing this piece with Winter White Glaze over ASCP. To recreate the look, we suggest our Seagull Gray Milk Paint! Kristi and Terri shared, "So, I'm still working on this one, but isn't this the neatest piece? It's a reconstruction of an old ice box, but made with shelving to make it more functional for storage. It's the only piece my hubs has ever asked to keep & he didn't...
Airdrie Furniture Revival refinished this stylish plank top coffee table using General Finishes Gray Gel Stain, Snow White Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. We love this look!
Everything that The Shabby Chicas located at Homestead Handcrafts touch turns to gold! We're smitten by this French Provincial refurbished with Winter White and Pitch Black Glazes over a custom paint, then sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin! To recreate the look, we suggest our Antique White and Seagull Gray Milk Paints. Diana shares, "After several do-overs, she was finally ready for show. And it was all worth it when my client said "it turned out better than she expected, just...
