This handsome vintage piece was finished by The Green Bureau using Holiday Red Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and High Performance Topcoat in Flat! "We wanted a classic color for this classic piece, and General Finishes did not disappoint!"
This stunning table is distressed to impress in Antique White Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat by Tara of Modern Vintage!
Mamye at The Distressed Fleur de Lis has been breaking records! She refinished this lovely piece with a custom mix of Patina Green, Corinth Blue, and Antique White Milk Paints on the base, with washes of Millstone, Queenstown Gray, Seagull Gray, and Lamp Black Milk Paints on the top. The whole piece was then glazed with Van Dyke Brown and sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Flat. Wow! "Whew....that has to be some kind of record for most General Finishes products used on one piece of...
We're loving this mid-century modern nightstand restyled by From Shabby to Fabby! This piece was finished with Persimmon Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Satin. "This was the perfect color for this retro piece... Seriously love your products, they have THE best finish!"
Brepurposed refinished this buffet as a wedding present for a friend. The top was stained using General Finishes Brown Mahogany Gel Stain, the base was painted with a lovely white and it was sealed with our water based High Performance Topcoat in Flat.
Vintage/Old/Loved refinished this old dresser in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint with High Performance Satin Top Coat. Now it looks brand new!
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Courtesy of The Old Blue Chair:
"We've painted this gorgeous piece in GF Coastal Blue with gently distressed edges. We love this rich color!!! The aged copper hardware complements the wood showing through. The entire piece was sealed with High Performance Topcoat for protection."
From Shabby to Fabby:
"Little end table finished with GF's gorgeous Antique White(Milk Paint), fabric on the drawers and your flat topcoat to make it good and durable!"
Definitely one of a kind! Thanks for sharing!
The Painted Drawer glammed up this dresser with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint. It was sealed with our waterbased High Performance Topcoat in Flat for a durable finish. The close up shows how this piece was distressed to give it a little more character. To see the full story of how this dresser went from drab to fab check out The Painted Drawer's blog, http://bit.ly/1V5UPIC
Angela of Number Fifty-Three restyled this amazing antique desk with Persian Blue and Linen Milk Paints, High Performance Topcoat, and left the natural mahogany to shine through in certain parts! Angela says of Linen Milk Paint, "Easily a favorite neutral as is has more depth than plain white." See more on her blog at
http://numberfiftythree.blogspot.com/2014/08/unique-shabby-painted-desk.......
This beautiful kitchen was refinished by Lisa Hartman using General Finishes Dark Chocolate Milk Paint and Flat High Performance Poly.
"1996 is gone!" -Lisa
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What a cute children's desk! Mary Tesnow-Arquette restyled this adorable desk in Corinth Blue Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat, with a fun mix of knobs! Says Mary, "My 10 year old loves it!!!" There you have it, Corinth Blue has been child approved!
Mary Schiff refinished this cute recycling center with a custom mix of our Snow White Milk Paint and Valspar. The maple top was stained with GF Light Brown Dye Stain, then the cabinet was sprayed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin. Mary says, "I love the soft sheen, knowing that the finish will stand up to heavy usage."
Mamye of The Distressed Fleur de Lis gave this fabulous "Farm Fresh" vanity new life with Linen Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat. How lovely! Check out the transformation on Mamye's blog!
www.thedistressedfleurdelis.com
Sharon at Southern Marketplace is on fire this week! Here's another beautiful buffet restyle using Buttermilk Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze.
This marvelous midcentury modern piece was refurbished in Antique Walnut Gel Stain and Coastal Blue Milk Paint on the drawers, and the whole piece was sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Gloss by Julia of restored + restyled!
Check out this marvelous antique mahogany chest restyled by Toni's Timeless Treasures in Linen and Seagull Gray, then sealed with High Performance Topcoat! The drawers even have a lovely textured effect, how neat is that?! "Love the soft color pallet using these two colors together." We agree, they complement each other nicely! Thanks for sharing.
Rachel at Artistic Home Studio & Boutique (http://on.fb.me/1zHR4jH) says, "Here's a dresser that we painted at Artistic Home Studio & Boutique with General Finishes Milk Paint in Klein Blue & Snow White, and topped with High Performance Top Coat! Love the blue and white combination!" Beautiful! NOTE: This dresser makes Klein blue look slightly darker than it might appear in other lighting. Visit the GF page to get an idea of...
Lisa Starr Linnard refinished this bureau with General Finishes Millstone Milk Paint and our waterbased High Performace Top Coat in satin. Lisa says, " It went on like a dream". Thanks for sharing!
This table was in rough shape but it's ready for a new life now. I stripped and sanded the top, staining the walnut with GF's Brown Mahogany Gel Stain. After three coats of satin High Performance Top Coat the natural beauty of the wood softly glows. The base was painted with GF's Corinth Blue Milk Paint, then I applied a layer of Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects in the details. Over it all I brushed on a coat of Persian Blue Milk Paint, allowing the undercoat and glaze to peer through the...
This fabulous flag-themed dresser was refinished by Nicole of Trash to Treasures! Nicole used Coastal Blue, Brick Red, and Antique White Milk Paints, then sealed the piece with High Performance Topcoat in Flat! We think it turned out beautifully! Thanks for sharing, Nicole.
Rachael from Lovely Crafty Home has found another use for General Finishes High Performance Top Coat!
MFG NOTE:
The only GF topcoat we recommend using on floors in high-use areas is Pro Image topcoat.
Pro Image topcoat is the only product from our line of professional floor finishes that can be applied properly without training from General Finishes.
Pro Image topcoat can be special ordered through a GF Retailer.
I really loved working on this chest of drawers. I used General Finishes Basil Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain by General Finishes. The knobs were done using an image transfer and the whole piece is finished with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat. It sold before I even listed it for sale to a private buyer. -Plantation Chic
Kandice from Justthewoods went through some trail and error when attempting to complete an image transfer onto General Finishes Milk Paint! We asked if she would share her story: "I originally tried using artisan enhancements transfer gel, but the image rubbed off. So I used the wax paper method and when I tried to seal it wiped right off again. Soooooooo I did the wax paper method again but lightly sprayed with a clear sealer first. Once that dried, I was able to seal with GF's High...
Restored By Rachel says, "Probably one of my all time favorites right now... GF's Patina Green Milk Paint dresser with brown glaze and GF's Java Gel Stain top sealed in High Performance Satin. This color [Patina Green]... there are not words to describe how amazing this color is!! We had all the furniture clumped together yesterday and of all the colors and shapes my eyes always landed on this one. And not in a bad way either. It is vibrant but so pleasing to the eye. I'm in love!"
This desk unit is finished with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat by Loudoun Designs, LLC.
This set of MCM side tables were finished by Restored By Rachel using General Finishes Antique White and Queenstown Gray Milk Paint covered with High Performance Top Coat in Semi!
This dignified dresser was restyled and sealed by Phoenix Restoration using High Performance Polyurethane in Gloss! Similar to their Klein Blue dresser, we recommend our Klein Blue Milk Paint to achieve this classy look! Refinished with Sherwin Williams Dignity Blue.
Suzanne of The Painted Drawer gave this divine vintage Midnight Sideboard a makeover using Lamp Black Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat! We love it, so gorgeous! Suzanne says, "I have to admit – I love, love, love the black! It makes the piece look sharp and modern and the matte finish complements the age of the piece. What a transformation!"
This beautiful boxy buffet was painted by Restored By Rachel using General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint with Candelite Gel Stain on the top and High Performance Top Coat in Semi Gloss. "I used the sample of black undercoat Sara sent with my order and it made the black so much more uniform and deep. I'll be doing that again!"
-Rachel
Napa Valley Furniture Arts refinished this stunning table and chairs using General Finishes Patina Green Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects, and a finishing wax on the table base. The chairs were painted in Persimmon Milk Paint finished in High Performance Top Coat Flat and finishing wax. I absolutely love your products! The finish is amazing and the colors are so vibrant." -Napa Valley Furniture Arts
Diana's DIY Den & Treasure Showcase painted this beautiful side table using General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint finished with High Performance Topcoat. The drawer fronts were wallpapered for a little pizzazz!
Start your day off right with some sunny Somerset Gold Milk Paint! Tara of Birds of a Feather refinished this lovely little end table in Somerset Gold, a dark stain, and High Performance Topcoat in Flat - we recommend our "one coat wonder" Java Gel Stain for a similar look! Tara says, "I LOVE this paint! So smooth, and I love the finish of the paint without even using a topcoat of any kind... The gold is such a soft neutral color, it looks amazing next to every color in the house." Thanks for...
Angela of Number Fifty-Three restyled this nifty nautical dresser with Coastal Blue Milk Paint before distressing and sealing with High Performance Topcoat! We're loving those wave details and intricate ship carving...
Julia of restored + restyled refinished this adorable desk in Coastal Blue Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Semigloss. Julia says, "I have a new love affair with this color..."
What a stunning difference in the before & after photos of this table top! Shabby and Sew Much Mor used Java Gel Stain and High Performance Topcoat in Satin for this grand transformation. "Your products are the reason people can "Keep Furniture and Refinish It!" Luv your products."
"And she is gorgeous..... So so hard to get rid of, wish I could keep for myself!!!! It looks even better in person. Gorgeous side table with General Finishes Java Gel stained top, Patina Green Milk Paint on the bottom and High Performance top coat added!!" -Chelsea's Creations Great work! To find GF products near you, visit: http://generalfinishes.com/where-buy#.UvASj1M3mIY #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #...
URBANCottage upcycled this gorgeous end table Emerald and Lamp Black Milk Paints and High Performance Top Coat in Semi-Gloss! "I think it adds the perfect pop of color on this table! Can't wait to use this color again, it's so rich and pretty!" We agree, this piece definitely is beautiful!
Linda Stearns Mack sealed the gorgeous French stenciling on this piece with High Performance Topcoat in Satin! Looks great, Linda! Thanks for sharing.
Restored By Rachel has been busy lately! Among many other gorgeous pieces, Rachel gave these Midcentury Modern dressers a makeover with Antique White and Queenstown Gray Milk Paints, and High Performance Topcoat in Semigloss. So classy! Thanks for sharing, Rachel!
Marvelous Millstone and Antique White French Provincial piece by Restored By Rachel! All the goodness was sealed in with our High Perfomance Topcoat in Semigloss. Aren't those curves to die for?
Karla of Hart & Soul Designs upcycled this sweet buffet in Lamp Black Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat, with some beautiful knobs! "I loved how smooth it brushed on. This piece will be in my booth tomorrow at University Pickers!" Thanks for sharing this pretty piece, Karla!
These beauties were painted by Take Two with General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and sealed with our water based High Performance topcoat in flat. Beautiful!
De-uglied designs painted this lovely dresser in General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat!
"I am very interested in trying more products. Really nice paint and I liked the topcoat as well." -De-uglied designs
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The Rustic Duchess refinished this beaming buffet in Persian Blue Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat! "Love how easy it is to get a smooth finish with your Milk Paint! It fit this piece perfectly!"
Diana's DIY Den & Treasure Showcase gives us this beauty! It's a Martha Washington Sewing Cabinet painted with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and sealed with our water based High Performance Topcoat.
Check out this geometric gem! Reeves of The Weathered Door used Seagull gray Milk Paint on the base, and Persimmon, Queenstown, and Snow White Milk Paints on the drawer. Sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin. This is absolutely gorgeous! Take a closer look on the blog.
This is an antique washstand that was given a new life by Adornment. It got a fresh coat of General Finishes Lime Green Milk Paint and the top was done with Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Loving the bright fun color!
Martha Marie Vintage restyled this divine vintage dresser in Persian Blue Milk Paint and Matte Polyacrylic Topcoat... how charming!
Mfg. Note:
GF Polyacrylic has been discontinued. High Performance is a very similar but improved version of Polyacrylic.
Oliver and Rust outdid themselves with this handsome china cabinet! They painted it with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Painted and sealed it with General Finishes Satin Polyacrylic Water Based Top Coat. Such a striking piece!
