Well I'm in love. This is my first project with GF milk paint. My stockist convinced me to try it and I'm so happy she did. Love the Basil color and the beautiful finish the High Performance Top Coat leaves. Bravo GF! ~Rhonda Donnelly shared this gorgeous chest! 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 http://bit.ly/...
Kristen at That FlippinFurniture Girl shared this sweet cedar chest transformation! She says, "Sometimes capturing the true beauty in a new piece can prove trying... This transformation is greatly due to some amazing products I have been using by General Finishes. On this cedar chest, Georgian Cherry Gel Stain and their Water Based High Performance Top Coat in Satin brought new life into this forgotten piece. If you are a DIYer check them out, you won't regret it!"
Matt Grubbs from MDG Contracting and Design LLC shared this before and after perspective on his most recent kitchen transformation! Driftwood Gray Milk Paint was topped with Satin High Performance Top Coat.
"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!"
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The Cornish Painted Furniture Company shared this Buttermilk Yellow beauty! "The small dresser is turning out beautifully. I've painted it in General Finishes' Buttermilk Milk Paint (3 coats), and then aged it using their Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effect (1 coat), then their High Performance varnish in Satin (2 coats)... I wanted to achieve a kind of French olde worlde style with this dresser, so distressed it a little round the edges. It's beautiful."
Hi General Finishes! Sharing this antique dresser painted in a custom mix of GF milk paints using Persian Blue, Seagull Gray and Snow White. I just love playing with the colors! The top was stained with java gel stain and sealed with HP topcoat in satin. - Saw Nail and Paint
This 1920's Vanity was so much fun to do! I am loving the Patina Green and already trying to think of what else I can paint this colour!
Main body of the vanity was painted Patina Green, lightly distressed and glazed using Van Dyke Brown, then waxed for extra protection. The top was stained with Antique Walnut Gel Stain and top coated with High Performance Top Coat. Once again I love these products!- Nicole at Alternatively Yours
We love it when our customers choose to add a bold color to a piece! This vintage desk was glammed up with General Finishes Patina Green, distressed and High Performance Satin top coat added for protection! - Reblessed, LLC
This dahlia drum table is much prettier than a bouquet of flowers, don't you think? Jen at Jen's Furniture Rehab shared this darling piece refinished in Basil Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain, and High Performance Topcoat. Jen says, "Girls love flowers on Valentine's Day, and this won't wilt and die a week later! This Mersman drum table has a lovely dahlia stained on the top with General Finishes Java Gel Stain, that is sealed with several coats of HP Top Coat in Satin. The Base is GF Milk Paint...
Pair of end tables showcasing the amazing brand that is General Finishes! They are rustic yet feminine and painted in Basil with walnut glaze. Wood tops are stained in Antique Walnut Gel Stain and will last a lifetime with High Performance Top Coat. I cannot say enough about the ease of application and product quality of General Finishes. Made in America! Bon Chic Refurbishments loves ya baby! ~These sweet Basil side tables were shared by Bon Chic Refurbishments!
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.
Just finished this statement" chair with Van Dyke Brown glaze and High Performance Top Coat over Behr Red Pepper with a dash of MS Wrought Iron on the rush seat. The Van Dyke Brown glaze worked well on the rush as well as the paint. I love the way it tied all those colors together." - The House at the End of the Road
We love this bold and beautiful dresser restyle by Chris at Garage 9 - she's on fire this week! Chris says, "My client spotted this mahogany chest of drawers in my inventory and wanted it painted with General Finishes Milk Paint in Klein Blue. I was slightly skeptical of the color at first, but within a few brushstrokes, I was in love! It was then lightly distressed and sealed with GF High Performance Top Coat in Flat."
Have you ever been visited by the furniture fairy before? The fairy left this vintage trunk for Becky at Beyond The Picket Fence, which she refinished in Seagull Gray Milk Paint, dry brushed with a white paint, and sealed with High Performance Topcoat! Check out Becky's blog post here! http://bit.ly/1zUsMGW
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
Another phenomenal furniture transformation by Bonnie at Revolutionaries! This beauty was refinished with Persian Blue Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and High Performance Topcoat in Flat. Bonnie shared, "After painting the General Finishes Persian Blue Dresser, I had to keep using that beautiful blue. (Plus, the dresser sold already!) Next on my redo to-do list was this desk, so naturally, I had to paint it Persian Blue! ...the glaze is great at toning down the color and adding depth. It's...
This mid-century dresser and matching nightstand received a glamorous makeover using General Finishes Milk Paint in Seagull Gray and Snow White. It is sealed with their High Performance Top Coat in Satin. I love the way the two-toned look highlights the raised detail on both pieces! All drawers are dovetailed and finished with a pretty damask paper and original hardware. ~This stunning bedroom set was shared by Burlap & Bristles!
We can't get enough of this gorgeous "grain-sack" table set by Stephanie at Rehab to Fab! Steph shared her process; "This sophisticated grain sack table set was married together with General Finishes products. The antique table was sanded down, wood conditioner was used and a mix of Antique Walnut & Java Gel Stain was used. Top was sealed with 7 coats of satin Arm-R-Seal for heavy duty durability. The base is 1/4 sawn oak but need some repair. So General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint came...
Jenny of Rustic Roots took this "drab old oak to fab and current" with General Finishes Linen Milk Paint and water based High Performance Top Coat. The new modern look is fabulous!
This desk is stunning thanks to the great work of E Squared Designs. The top is stained in GF's Java Gel Stain and sealed with High Performance Top Coat while body is covered in chalk paint topped with wax. We're loving this top!
"This desk is a statement piece! One of my favorites!" We agree!
Check out what Pops Restorations did to Grandma's brown furniture. This solid cherry seven drawer chest was transformed with General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and our water based High Performance Top Coat in Satin. "In all total, I applied nine coats of paint and finish to this chest and the outcome was well worth the effort."
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...
Larry of Pops Restorations restored this antique walnut washstand to its former glory using Brown Mahogany Gel Stain and High Performance Topcoat in Satin! After some much needed rehab, this vintage beauty was ready to be finished. Larry says, "The color selected was Brown Mahogany by General Finishes. On this old walnut, it gave it a very rich look." Read about the full transformation here!
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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:...
We adore this Persian Blue dresser restyle by Bonnie of Revolutionaries! Bonnie used Persian Blue Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and High Performance Topcoat in Flat. Here's what Bonnie had to say, "All of these products are water based which means easy water clean up! I did two coats of Persian Blue... yes, just two! For a piece so dark, two coats = insanity... I rarely use glazes or waxes, so I was a bit nervous trying the Van Dyke Brown Glaze, but after I felt like it was a fairly simple...
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
Love the product - This is painted primarily of Klein Blue and Snow White added to make the other shades of blue. Top coated with High Performance in Gloss -Jim of Heritage Carving and Woodworking LLC
A Better Way Antiques & Home Decor (
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Sweet piece!
The Green Bureau created another fabulous custom Milk Paint mix! This green was created using GF's Emerald Green Milk Paint with just a small amount of Coastal Blue Milk Paint, and the proportions are roughly 5 or 6 parts to 1. Loving it! The Green Bureau says, "This large and lovely vintage bow-front dresser was painted in a custom shade of General Finishes green Milk Paint, lightly distressed, glazed just on the details, and all finished with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat."
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!
Vintage/Old/Loved refinished this beautiful vintage dresser and nightstand in a mix of GF's Seagull Gray and Snow White Milk Paint sealed with High Performance Top Coat! We love this!
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Amy from Not2ShabbyFurniture restyled this fun vanity using General Finishes Corinth Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain topped with High Performance Top Coat!
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...
Jamie Justesen Giffin refinished this kitchen using GF's Espresso Water Based Wood Stain sealed with High Performance Top Coat! Beautiful!
French Provincial dresser in Persian Blue (Milk Paint) with Winter White Glaze. All sealed with High Performance Top Coat. We heart emoticon General Finishes! ~And we heart emoticon this phenomenal piece shared by Diana at The Shabby Chicas located at Homestead Handcrafts! Get some tips on how to apply Glaze Effects over General Finishes Milk Paint & make repairs here:
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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!
Check out this serpentine dresser from Saw Nail and Paint of Seattle, WA. This vintage dresser was refinished with a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue + Snow White + Lamp Black Milk Paints, then sealed with HP top coat in satin. I just love the beautiful blue color that I created with this mix!
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!...
Here is another unique use of GF products! Lindsay Tompkins Krakeel created this fabulous milk can transformation.
"Just thought I'd share pics of the milk can I painted today using some of your products. It has been a big hit in the painting FB group pages today!"
General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat were applied to this piece!
Mary Schiff says, "It's been a while since I posted anything. Because of the cold weather and my unheated shop, I haven't been able to spray anything. I don't mind painting by hand, but topcoats are just not as smooth on large pieces. So, saying that, here is a bookcase I have been working on. The paint still needs a sealer but it will have to wait a bit longer. I love your products, GF! General Finishes Lamp Black milk paint was used on the box with Valspar 'Courtyard' for the green shade....
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.
This midcentury chair got a makeover with GF Milk Paint in Persimmon and High Performance Top Coat in satin. LOVE this color! Thanks again for the great products! - Saw Nail and Paint of Seattle WA.
Beautiful serpentine 8 drawer dresser made by Drexel. Painted in General Finishes Patina Green with Java Gel stained top. The body was antiqued with Van Dyke Brown Glaze and it was all finished off in High Performance Top Coat in Flat! Thanks for sharing The Rustic Duchess!
Vintage/Old/Loved gave this delightful antique 1930's dresser a makeover using a custom mix of 50/50 Snow White and Seagull Gray Milk Paints for the palest shade of gray, then sealed it with High Performance Top Coat in Flat! Beautiful! Apply General Finishes Water-Based Top Coat like a pro - check out our video tutorial! http://bit.ly/1v4ne8b
Awesome idea courtesy of Tattered_Gypsy, "Turn old boring TV trays into fun personalized custom works of art! These trays were a special gift for my father this year. I used images of his 1957 Chevy Bel Air that he purchased new on December 6, 1956! I gave them a new life by adhering 16x20 photographs to the tops with an acrylic gel medium then sealing them with General Finishes HP topcoat in gloss. The bases and legs were painted with General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint and the tray...
Merry Christmas to me~ was hard to part with this one after a much needed upcycle. Done in Lamp Black, distressed and sealed in your flat topcoat. your awesome products! ~Gorgeous cabinet makeover by Shabby and Sew Much Mor! Wondering which top coat to choose for interior applications? Find out in this video!
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Saw Nail and Paint upcycled this charming vanity dresser just in time for Christmas! "Happy Holidays General Finishes! This vintage cutie got all decked out head to toe in General Finishes products - Seagull Gray Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain and High Performance Top Coat in Satin."
Who wouldn't love to get this gift next to the tree?! What a charming campaign chest upcycle by Christina of Phoenix Restoration! "Merry Christmas, friends at GF! I'm excited about the project I wrapped up and staged earlier today. This campaign chest was refinished in my favorite "Klein Blue" and sealed with HP Topcoat." Learn how to hand apply General Finishes Milk Paint in this video tutorial!
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