High Performance

A lot of love and hard work went into this gorgeous antique chest transformation by Larry of Pops Restorations! Larry used Spiced Walnut Oil-Based Wood Stain and sealed this beauty with High Performance Top Coat in Satin. See the full transformation here: http://bit.ly/16JjOPL. 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...
This star-studded rustic table was restyled by Back To Life Restoration & Home Decor! "This was done for a client of ours who wanted a rustic, western vibe so we gave her just that! We used the Gel Stains in American Oak & Java, and protected it all with High Performance (Top Coat) in a Satin finish, all products by General Finishes!" Did you know that you can layer Gel Stains to create new custom colors? Learn how in this video tutorial: ...
Farmtastic Creations refinished this gorgeous farm table with the help of General Finishes Water Based Wood Stain in Pecan and High Performance Top Coat!
We were wowed by Rob Pawliske's kitchen makeover! "I repainted these cabinet doors using General Finishes Pitch Black Glaze Effects in a "pinstripe" fashion. I completed the finishing with GF's High Performance satin top coat." -Rob
Here's another winner to share, from Robin's Nest Renewal thanks to General Finishes! I used Antique White Milk Paint with 2 coats of Java Gel Stain that was sealed with GF's High Performance Top Coat in Satin. I love the depth and shine that this topcoat gives! Thanks!
Trinda McDuffee kept the original integrity of this Martha Washington Sewing Table using GF's Java Gel Stain and Tuscan Red Milk Paint sealed with High Performance Top Coat! You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
Stunning transformation by Krizia at crimson + oak designs! She used Seagull Gray Milk Paint for a smooth finish on the body, then topped it with Java Gel Stain and a wash of Seagull Gray for added texture. The whole piece was sealed with High Performance Top Coat in Flat. Krizia says, "All her angles... This was my first time using General Finishes ‪#milkpaint‬ and I'm in love!" You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, RockIer Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can...
Jasmine of The Jaybird's Nest gave this charming caddy a makeover using Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain, then sealed with High Performance Topcoat! Seal in the goodness with High Performance Topcoat! Learn how to hand apply it in this video tutorial: http://bit.ly/1v4ne8b

We just love Christina's work over at Phoenix Restoration! She used Persimmon Milk Paint on this delightful nightstand, then sealed it with High Performance Topcoat in Gloss for maximum shine. New to spraying? Learn how to spray General Finishes Water-Based Top Coat in this video: http://bit.ly/1wuurwI

Shades of Chic refinished this lovely desk and chair in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat!
I decided on a classic black for this little dresser and used 4 coats of General Finishes Lamp Black" milk paint (it's the best black, I love it every time I use it). Once it had cured I sealed it with 3 coats of GF's high performance gloss poly which made this piece look extra classy!" - The Weathered Door
Take a look at this stunning desk by Saw Nail and Paint in Seattle, WA. "This retro desk was refinished using GF Milk Paint in Coastal Blue and then sealed with GF High Performance Top Coat in satin. The color is just beautiful and made even more fabulous with the topcoat! Thanks once again for the great products."

This sweet piece was restyled using Tuscan Red Milk Paint, with Pitch Black Glaze and High Performance Top Coat in both Satin and Flat by Diana at Rusted & Rescued! Diana says, "Super happy with how this turned out. Love your products! Can't wait to get more colors!!" You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at http://...

Susan DeAngelo updated this tired dresser using Basil Green Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain! What a gorgeous makeover! Susan also sealed in the goodness using High Performance Top Coat. How to apply Gel Stain on bare wood vs. previously finished wood: http://bit.ly/1kYVp8f

Transformation of the day from Reeves at The Weathered Door! This Mid Century Modern dresser was restyled with General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain. All that lovliness was also sealed with our water based High Performance Top Coat in Gloss. Get the full story of this transformation here, http://theweathereddoor.blogspot.com/2014/11/reverse-dipped-mid-...

Barbara Walden Miller gave this dining set the full General Finishes treatment. It was stained with GF Java Gel Stain, painted with GF Red Pepper Milk Paint and sealed with our water based High Performance Top Coat. Unfortunately Red Pepper is now a discontinued color, but try our Holiday Red Milk Paint for a similar look.
We're crushing on this lovely Lamp Black upcycle by Christina at Phoenix Restoration! (http://on.fb.me/13NVECm) She sealed this piece with High Performance Top Coat in Gloss for a durable shine. This video shows how to apply our High Performance Top Coat by hand - http://bit.ly/1v4ne8b.

Mamye of The Distressed Fleur de Lis (http://on.fb.me/1ssUKV8) refinished this darling distressed nightstand with Lamp Black and dry brushed with Driftwood Milk Paint. The whole piece was sealed with High Performance Top Coat in Flat. To get a similar antique look, here are some distressing and aging techniques! http://bit.ly/1s3f5uQ

This beauty made it to her new home last week. She was painted in Coral Crush (Milk Paint) and the drawers were stained with Java Gel Stain by General Finishes. It was protected overall with their Flat High Performance Top Coat. I LOVE contrast of the gold handles. - Shared by Rustic Soul Vintage Goods (http://on.fb.me/1q4Zqu9)

This adorable little accent chair was refurbished with Tuscan Red Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat by Tiffany at Not So Plain Sophia Jane! Tiffany says, "I will definitely be doing another piece in this color soon. Perfect for the holidays!" Learn more about our Milk Paint products in this informative post! http://bit.ly/1wENqUo

Pow! This bright and bold dresser sure packs a punch! Reeves at The Weathered Door restyled this retro piece with Persimmon Milk Paint and sealed in the goodness with High Performance Top Coat in Satin. To learn how to prep awesome pieces like this before painting, check out our blog post here! http://bit.ly/1llHz49

The Weathered Door restyled this table found at Goodwill. It got 3 coats of General Finishes Evening Plum Milk Paint and a coat of our water based High Performance Top Coat. The silver legs are a great touch! Reeves of The Weathered Door says, "This project was one of my "I want to try something different" pieces." For the full story on this project visit, http://theweathereddoor.blogspot.com/
Courtesy of Not So Plain Sophia Jane:"Gorgeous Entry way/Sofa Table! This is a finely made piece of Universal Furniture. The top has been refinished with Java Gel Stain to bring out the amazing inlaid wood details and sealed with High Performance Top Coat for durability. The bottom is finished in a simple, classic black and lightly distressed for interest."
Garage 9 gave this beautiful buffet a sultry new look! "Gorgeous, vintage, solid wood, French Provincial buffet painted in General Finishes Milk Paint in Lamp Black, distressed, and then sealed with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Flat." If you're wondering which top coat you should use to protect your next piece, check out this informative blog post! http://bit.ly/1kYWbb3
Drabs 2 Fabs says, "One of my all-time favorites. My client had the idea and I chose the colors. I used Snow white, lamp black, mixed some charcoal glaze and also used your high performance topcoat! Turned out so cute!!!" We agree!
This phenomenal fireplace mantel was custom built using poplar and maple by Larry of Pops Restorations! He finished the mantel with Seagull Gray Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat in Satin. Larry says, "The finish is amazing, and it changed the whole look of the room." See more of his great work at www.popsrestorations.com.
Check out this music-themed transformation by Her Shabby Chateau! "Vintage waterfall dresser painted with General Finishes Lamp Black, lightly distressed, music poster decoupaged on front, finished with High Performance Top Coat! Music note paper decoupaged inside drawers to complete." What a unique, creative piece!
Painted this one using Snow White Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat in Flat. As usual, no brushstrokes with this wonderful paint! This little one will be donated to a fall fundraiser benefiting the pediatric brain tumor program at Lurie Children’s Hospital. It's a blind auction so hoping we get some bidders! - From Shabby to Fabby
Heather of Robins Egg Blue, Too shared this absolutely gorgeous buffet she refinished. The top was stained with GF Java Gel Stain and sealed with our High Performance Top Coat in flat. Fantastic job Heather! Can't wait to see more of your work in the future!
This darling vintage armchair was restyled with Driftwood Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat for a beautiful bohemian style, shared by Kim at ReFound Vintage! Looks comfy! You can see more of Kim's awesome work over at http://www.refoundvintage.com/
This pretty pair of antique chairs were painted in Millstone Milk Paint and sealed with Polyacrylic Topcoat in Satin by Donna of The Crafty Behr, photo courtesy of Paul! Paul says, "General Finishes Paint is our store's number one seller! Thanks for sharing!!!"
Lillian Meade rescued her old 80's honey oak cabinets with Candlelite Gel Stain! She sealed her kitchen restyle with High Performance Topcoat in Satin, and even stained the knife block to match! You can stock up for your own kitchen makeover with GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at http://generalfinishes.com/where-...

Super stylish stair makeover from Stakey Brown. She used GF's Lamp Black Milk Paint with our water based High Performance Top Coat in Satin to completely transform this staircase. Looks great!

This cute little side table and chair will make the perfect gift for a client of DeeDee at The Tin Man's Wife! These pretty pieces were painted in Driftwood and Antique White Milk Paint and then topcoated with High Performance Topcoat in Flat. Says DeeDee, "Never to early to start shopping... for Christmas! I paint a lot and this is my "GO TO" paint!"

Cottage Paints refinished this cute western table using General Finishes Java Gel Stain topped with High Performance Topcoat. The bottom was painted in GF's Holiday Red Milk Paint and dry brushed with GF's Lamp Black and Tuscan Red Milk Paints! She good-naturedly adds that the children's book title, "Try Try Again" is a good description of her painting career! The book is also by her brother-in-law, P.K. Hallinan. So cool!

Margaret from Junkin' Fridays painted this brilliant blue dresser in a mix of General Finishes Klein Blue and Patina Green Milk Paints. A black glaze was applied to achieve an aged look, and GF' s High Performance Topcoat was used to seal the entire piece for durability! Gorgeous! "We are in love with your products" Margaret

Adorable vintage gossip bench refinished by Westwind Days. It was painted with a bright fun coral color. "After a few coats of my new BFF General Finishes High Performance Top Coat (in flat), she’s finished and she’s gorgeous and I love her." For a similar look we recommend using GF Coral Crush Milk Paint. Be sure to check out http://www.westwinddays.com/ to see more projects.

Love Junk upcycled these cute end tables and sealed in the goodness with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat! For a similar look, we recommend our Millstone Milk Paint paired with Van Dyke Brown Glaze! This was finished with SW Sage and Mocha Glaze.
We're loving this wonderful waterfall dresser makeover by Westwind Days using Seagull Gray Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain, and High Performance Topcoat in Flat!

Sarah from Take2 refinished this coffee table and end table set using General Finishes Patina Green Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain topped with High Performance Topcoat Satin! "Love GF paint!!" -Sarah

You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu. 

Robin from RPK Interiors refinished this Mid Century Modern buffet using General Finishes Corinth Blue Milk Paint topped with High Performance topcoat! Great work, Robin! You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu. #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #CorinthBlueMilkPaint

This stunning dresser was refinished by Rustic Soul Vintage Goods (http://on.fb.me/1q4Zqu9) using General Finishes Emerald Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat! "One of my fav pieces!! Love this color and paint!!" -Rustic Soul Vintage Goods #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #EmeraldMilkPaint

The top and doors of this gorgeous buffet were refinished using General Finishes Java Gel Stain by Tara from Modern Vintage (http://on.fb.me/1kfTmDq). You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu. #GeneralFinishes #GelStain #JavaGelStain

Vintage/Old/Loved upcycled this stunning dresser with Seagull Gray Milk Paint to give it some of that timeless charm! It was then sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Flat for a lovely matte finish.

Classy bathroom vanity painted by Teresa Jones using Millstone Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain on the top, and Exterior 450 Topcoat to make it extra waterproof - what a great idea!

This Petit Farmhouse table was built by Bambooserie Vintage and painted in General Finishes Seagull Grey Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat in Flat. You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu. #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint
This gorgeous grey cabinet was refinished by The Weathered Door using a custom mix of General Finishes Seagull Gray and Queenstown Gray Milk Paints topped with GF's High Performance Flat Top Coat and Satin wax! You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu. #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #GFCustomMix
The Tin Man's Wife shared this adorable high chair transformation using Antique White Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat, just in time for her sweet granddaughter's 1st birthday! "Love General Finishes Products! I purchase them at Woodcrafters in Parkersburg, WV."
Kamie of The French Door shared this charming chalkboard restyle using Antique White Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and High Performance Topcoat in Satin. Kamie says, "Van Dyke Brown is my all time favorite glaze!!" Thanks for sharing!
Theresa of Treasures Rediscovered gave this darling dresser a fresh look with Linen Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat!