"This dresser is painted in General Finishes Black Pepper Chalk Style Paint with their satin top coat and a Java Gel stained top. This has the pulls we love, but our most favorite part of this beauty is that cherry colored show through. Make sure you check out those lined drawers." - NB.Restorations
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with GF Lamp Black Milk Paint.
"This beautiful console table has been renewed and is now on trend! The top resembles barn wood with hues of distressed gray and black, while the bottom was painted Seagull Gray Milk paint and glazed with a custom blend of Winter White and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. This table has been sealed with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat for extra durability." - Nap Time Creations
"Just finished and up for sale is this beautiful up-cycled rolling cart. This piece has 2 sliding drawers, a shelf for storage, 3 steel pipe hooks (hang your towels etc on), a new planked top, and sits on four casters. This has been refinished in General Finishes Java Gel Stain, sealed with their HP topcoat, and painted in their Antique White Milk Paint."
"Black is always classy, especially on this vintage dresser. Sprayed in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and distressed on the edges to show the wood tones and top coated with High Performance Topcoat in satin finish."- J&P Designs
"I'm in love with this set! We refinished these with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and Brown Mahogany Gel Stain. I used High Performance Top Coat in flat on the black and satin on the stain and it looks amazing!" - Painted Pieces
"Wow, didn't she turn out gorgeous! This is one of those I was tempted to keep. Painted in General Finishes Patina Green Milk Paint, distressed, Masion Blanche Antique waxed and glazed with General Finishes Tawny Pearl Effects. Sealed with GF High Performance Topcoat and original hardware gilded in Foundry Bronze." - Vintage Sisters
Check out these Duncan Phyfe end tables refinished by Painted Treasures of Denver by Carol Thurstin! These were painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint, then sealed with High Performance Topcoat.
Well, there are just some pieces that make me so stinkin' happy. I'm basically enamored with this beautiful 1920s piece... She is painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint and top coated in High Performance Topcoat. New hardware and white detail work really add personality." - So Long Status Quo
"Who doesn’t love a good Cinderella story?This cabinet with its red paint and bird design, no longer fit in my clients new modern home. Painted in its General Finishes stain blocker to prevent any bleed through of the deep red colors. Seagull Gray and Gel Stain in Antique Walnut completed the look. Sealed with my favorite High Performance Topcoat. New hardware completes the look. She is fresh and fits into my clients beautiful modern home now." - Lily Pond
"The 'Black Beauty' is finally done! Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and sealed all over with HPTC in Satin." - Designs by Willow Farms
"This piece was painted in a custom-mixed white using General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint with just a dash of Antique Whtie for that perfect bright white we're calling Cotton. That smooth finish was of course topped with my favorite High Performance Topcoat in Flat picked up at my local General Finishes distributor NOVA Design and Build." - Twig & Thyme Design
"These forgotten vintage pieces were made beautiful again with General Finishes Snow White, and black gel stain as a glaze and sealed with High Performance Top Coat in Satin for a subtle shine. They can't wait to be loved again!"- Amini Design Ashburn
"We love how this cabinet turned out thanks to General Finishes Bone White(Chalk Style Paint) with Van Dyke Brown glaze and satin top coat!!! This is definitely one of our favorites!" - NB.Restorations
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Bone White with a custom mix of 3:1 Antique White Milk Paint, Seagull Gray Milk Paint
We adore this dresser set Flipping Fabulous! They comment, "General Finishes Lamp Black and High Performance Topcoat Flat are the best!"
"I love a simple, classic black piece of furniture! This vintage buffet was finished in all General Finishes products. Black Pepper Chalk Style Paint slightly distressed with new wood planks on top stained in Antique Walnut Gel Stain. The entire piece was sealed in High Performance Top Coat. All new antique bronze hardware." - Home Sweet Vintage Painted Furniture
**Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with Lamp Black Milk Paint.
Designs by Willows Farms gave this Drexel side table a fresh look with General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint. Sealed with High Performance Topcoat Satin.
Check out this fabulous vintage, French provincial nightstand and dresser set by Redhead Refinishings! They comment, "The drawer fronts were hand sanded and stained in General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain. The body was painted in GF Milk Paint 'Driftwood' and coated in their High Performance Satin Topcoat for durability."
"When I found the slightly bigger Henderon nightstand I knew it would make a perfect 'His & Hers' set of nightstands with the red campaign nightstand that I had recently redesigned. They have both been painted in General Finishes Holiday Red Milk Paint and lightly glazed in their amazing Pitch Black Glaze Effects to add depth and dimension. Sealed with multiple coats of semi gloss poly for protection..." - Lilly's Home Designs
General Finishes Design Challenge Winner
2017›Upcycling›Anything Goes (Merit Judging)›3rd Place
Painted using antique white, lamp black, and a custom mix of the two colours (as well as some Fusion Mineral Paint in gold). The arrows were painted using 3M Blue edgelocking tape. The wood accents were covered with General Finishes Gel Stain in Candlelite. The whole project has 3 top coats of...
General Finishes Design Challenge Winner
2017›Upcycling›Bling it on U.S.A.(Merit Judging)›3rd Place
This finish was inspired and created in anticipation of the Solar Eclipse of 2017. Like the upcoming celestrial event, warmth and light shimmer through darkess at varying degrees across the surface. The circular design on the doors of this 1920's Art Deco Buffet mimic the sun and moon making it...
This beautiful vanity was lightly sanded with 180 then 220 grit sandpaper. The beautiful burl wood top was then stained with GF dye stain in Amber.
I needed to add some extra oomph to the front of the drawer and mirror so using Artisan Enhancements VP Antico I did a raised stenciling effect. After it was completely dry I lightly sanded the stencil to knock down any rough edges.
I used Wise Owl paints in Weathervane, Bowie, Smokey Quartz and Begonia I sanded the paint doing...
"Inspired by Autumn leaves. This buffet has so many layers of General Finishes Holiday Red, Lime Green, and Sunglow Milk Paint, followed up with a custom mixed red glaze and High Performance Topcoat in Satin." - Morning Dew Creations
"This French Provincial dresser was updated using a 1:1 ratio of General Finishes Patina Green Milk Paint and Midnight Blue Chalk Style Paint. She was glazed and then top-coated with High Performance Topcoat in Satin. I love the color!" - Jody Findley of JF Furniture Design
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Midnight Blue with Coastal Blue Milk Paint.
What a transformation! Edge Grain restored this end table using General Finishes Black Cherry Water Based Wood Stain! Sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin.
See more of Edge Grain's work by following his Twitter channel at @edge_grain.
"This poor old desk needed a lot of tender, loving care to get her back to beautiful again!! Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and stained with Java Gel. The top has a little hint of brown with GF Van Dyke Brown Glaze. Sealed with HPTC in Satin." - Designs by Willow Farms
"This desk received a total makeover in one of my most popular color combinations of General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Driftwood. The top has been sealed with an oil based polyurethane for extra durability, and the remainder of the desk with a high performance topcoat." - Nap Time Creations
"Here's a little something I was working on before my down time, and I finished it up this morning. What do you think? Client asked for an updated, feminine look. I'm thinking this gorgeous print did the trick... Refinished in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint, and even used their High Performance Topcoat to decoupage the drawers!" - The Copper Elm
Jubilee Vintique gave this dresser a delightful facelift using General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. Sealed with High Performance Topcoat
"This is a recent kitchen makeover we recently finished. Painted with General Finishes Antique White and glazed details with Linen milk paint. Then top coated with High Performance. We added new knobs to help update the kitchen and give it a modern look." - Blooming Hydrangea Co
Drab to Fab Designs gave this lovely piece a sophisticated look using General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint. Other products that were used were GF Burnished Pearl Effects, Plutonium spray paint in First Place Metallic, and High Performance Topcoat in Satin.
Loving this rustic farmhouse style beauty by Hailey Duncan Home! Finished in General Finishes Antique White and Persian Blue Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance Topcoat
Virginia Vintage Interiors gave this vintage dresser a bold and bright makeover using General Finishes Brick Red Milk Paint. Sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin.
"I'm loving this Vintage 1920's Waterfall Bedroom Set! The Art Deco designs really stand out against the rich, dark gray. The set has been painted in General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin. All the wood has been polished and restored to its original finish. The hardware is all original and has been updated to a beautiful brass color." - Designs by Willow Farms
This adorable coffee table by Blooming Hydrangea Co was painted with GF Tuscan Red Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance Topcoat.
"Queenstown Gray you are my new fav color!! This desk looks so handsome in these colors by General Finishes. Painted in Queenstown Gray and the top was stained with Java Gel Stain. Sealed all over with HPTC in Satin!" - Designs by Willow Farms
Check out this flawless dresser makeover by Boxwood & Brass
"Be still my heart! This one turned out EXACTLY like I hoped it would. Refinished in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance Topcoat in a Satin sheen for durability. Drawer stain is original and amazing!" - Boxwood & Brass
I spruced up this gorgeous mid century modern console with GF Coastal Blue Milk Paint on the body, followed by GFHP Flat Top Coat. I stripped and sanded the drawers and cabinet faces and legs and used The Real Milk Paint Co. Hemp Oil on the beautiful wood. I painted the interior cabinets with GF Seagull Gray Milk Paint.
3rd Place Winner - MCM Makeover - 2017 GF Design Challenge
After months of searching for the perfect book cabinet and not finding anything I loved, I finally decided to order a custom unfinished piece. Fenton MacLaren's in Berkeley, CA made this alder bookcase for me and I was beyond excited to finish it! I used a combination of Seagull Gray and Persian Blue to create a beautiful color to match my living room. I then used Champagne Pearl mixed with Clear Base Glaze Effects to add a bit of shimmer. The whole piece was topped with High Performance Top...
I have wanted to create a kitchen island from a desk for quite some time... I just needed the right client to believe in my vision!
Enter my repeat client Carla, a vintage desk and 8 ft of an old weathered table top... and the fun began!
This project didn't come with "plans", I had to make them up as I went along. It was challenging and exciting all at the same time.
Construction was a huge part of this transformation but choosing the right color, finish and hardware...
This retro funky little unit has had new legs added by the previous owner and has been refinished in seagull grey on the doors and antique white on the frame.
It's a versatile piece and can be used in a bathroom, bedroom or living room! I think the legs make this piece really stand out and I have loved doing something different with the triangle at the top!
3rd Place Winnter -Smashing Shades of Gray - 2017 GF Design Challenge
My journey for my inspiration began with a newspaper article I read about Louis XVI King of France, but more interestingly his wife Marie Antionette the Queen of exquisite taste. She amassed artworks of extraordinary opulence and beauty. Particularly her furniture collection, the extravagant life of Queen Marie is surrounded by elegant French furniture and fabrics, very beautiful designs that are still prevalent today.
So I dedicate my entry piece to one of the most trend setting...
For this lovely Oak writing bureau I decided to use Coastal Blue over the whole piece and seal with High Performance Top Coat to give it an overall deep blue sheen. The interior was restained with a light oak stain to contrast with the exteriors deep blue. This piece was heavily carved on the exterior so it would have been easy to get carried away with the gilding, but I decided to focus only on the central carving running across the centre, and also gild the edging of the pull down.
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"Early 20th Century oak commode restored to perfection using General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Wipe-On Poly in Satin finish." - Vintage Amour
"Another stunning custom piece! This cedar chest has been transformed into a beautiful coffee table. Painted in General Finishes Antique White and Linen Milk Paint. Sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Flat." - Designs by Willow Farms
This old bookshelf got a modern farmhouse face lift! I painted the outside and the shelves with 2 coats of General Finishes Driftwood, took of the backside of the original shelf and replaced with old reclaimed wood siding. The wood siding was dry brushed with General Finishes Snow White and the grey area of the bookshelf was sealed with 2 coats of General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Flat.
Staging Winner of 2017 GF Design Challenge
This Modern Majestic Masterpiece was found at a garage sale where the owner practically wanted to pay me to take it. I wasn't about to leave this beauty behind, so I loaded her up and brought her home. The wood was dull and dry, and it had a wonderful musty smell as if it had been sitting in someone's basement for many years. She was screaming to bring her beauty back in high Mid Century Modern style and that's just what she got!
I cleaned and aired it out good, sanded, and primed...
This was a super fun piece because I know the young lady in the photo transfer. Her father wanted me to create something special for her to remember her years of competeing in rodeo. The two photos are of her winning runs. The actual piece of furniture was painted with a custom mix of GF Chocolate Brown, and Antique White. Dry brushed with custom blend of AS Greek Blue then glazed with Van Dyke Brown. Doors were adorned with photos transferred with Miss Lilian transfer medium, and distressed...
Alice in Wonderland desk featuring the White Rabbit: this is one of my favorite classics.
The desk is finished all the way around so that it can sit out in the center of the room. The shape of the desk was the perfect shape for this whimsical piece and it was fun to do!
Clean, sand, and seal. This desk had a laminate top so I sanded it with course sandpaper to assure a good adhesion of the paint. Painted with Miss Lillian's paint. Used Miss Lillian's transfer medium...
I use decoupage to get a master image onto my furniture piece, then I paint out from the image, using a mix of my own line and paint style, striving to meld intomthe master artist's work for a seamless furniture piece. I love the challenge of matching color and style, while at the same time making the piece my own by changing the dges of the masterwork and pulling it out to fit my furniture piece.
Winner- Runner Up in Transfers Category of 2017 GF Design Challenge
