One chair, three chic styles! Sweet Parsley Home used Dark Chocolate, Queenstown Gray, and Linen Milk Paints on these beauties! Which style do you like best?
Moonlight Designs breathed new life into this Queen Anne style console with the help of GF's Linen Milk Paint!
The Milk Paint was lightly distressed and sealed with touches of gold on the hardware. A beautiful French script was also added to the top!
This sweet little nightstand was given a makeover with Linen Milk Paint and a chevron stencil by Christy at Stone Painting Co. & The Shanty Shop! Christy says, "I was ask to donate a piece of my painted furniture for a benefit. I painted this night stand using General Finishes Linen, stenciled the sides drawers and lined with fabric."
This stunning white and gold set is no illusion!
The Modern Cottage Company used a custom mixed color made by combining GF's Linen and Snow White Milk Paints.
Jen's Furniture Rehab says, "This curvaceous little beauty was pretty rough to start, but is there anything General Finishes Java Gel and Milk Paint can't fix? I've yet to find a lost cause! I sanded the top to bare and gave it two coats of Gel Stain, and the base is freshened up with a couple coats of Linen Milk Paint. I opted for the clean look, and applied multiple coats of HP Flat Top Coat. I had the hardware lying around, and since this piece was missing a few pulls, I figured these...
Check out this shabby chic coastal beauty! The body is painted with General Finishes Antique White, and the drawers are a combination of Linen, Persian Blue, Seagull Grey, and Millstone. - Jen's Furniture Rehab
The Cornish Painted Furniture Company restyled this charming coffee table with Linen Milk Paint! "Sometimes all a piece of furniture needs is a bit of TLC. Loved the shape of this little old coffee table, with it's Dancette legs and beautiful wooden top. But it was very tired. Now, after sanding off the top, painting the legs with General Finishes' Linen Milk Paint, and varnishing all over to a lovely satin sheen, it's looking fabulous. Would look great in any modern home (including mine)!"
Linda Whitlock shared this table makeover. "This was stained with Brown Mahogany Gel Stain and topped off with HP polycrylic. The legs were painted Linen in milk paint. These products make it so easy!"
Mamye at The Distressed Fleur De Lis added timeless charm to this antique Drexel French Provincial Touraine set with a two-toned finish using Antique White and a custom mix of Linen and Driftwood Milk Paints. Stunning! Seal and protect your finish for years to come! Choose a top coat for interior applications here:
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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 beauty was refinished by Modern Vintage of Hartville, OH. This dresser was painted with a custom mix of General Finishes Basil Green, Antique White and just a splash of Corinth Blue Milk Paint. The details were highlighted with Linen and Millstone Milk Paints. Love her sweet and subtle style!
The sample we received from you is going a long way, just finished a pair of these elegant side tables with Coastal Blue and Linen. We are big fans of your Milk Paint! We give it the flipper stamp of approval! ~Chantal of Two and a Half Flippers shared this stunning side table transformation with gold accents! Distress those vintage details for added charm! Check out this video on how to Hand Distress General Finishes Milk Paint:
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Melissa from Shabby Roots Boutique refinished this absolutely stunning end table in General Finishes Linen Milk Paint topped with Van Dyke Brown Glaze! A dark wax was also applied over the top. Great work, Melissa!
Amanda Shurtliff Vornberg painted this luxurious dresser in General Finishes Linen Milk Paint! FolkArt Home Decor wax in brown was applied for the finish. We love this!
Union Jack, baby! I've always wanted to do one of these but I always struggled to find a Navy that I liked. Now that I have Coastal Blue my dreams have come true! Additional colors were Brick Red and Linen and it turned out amazing. I'm in love! ~This beauty was refinished by Rachel of Restored By Rachel! Create your own Union Jack piece! 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...
Isn't this antique radio cabinet restyle to die for?! Create Inspire gave this sad piece a stunning makeover using a custom 50/50 mix of our Linen Milk Paint with a white from Sherwin Williams, and the center with 50/50 Basil Green Milk Paint and a gray from Sherwin Williams. See the entire transformation here! http://bit.ly/1zwXIqA. You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, RockIer Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada....
This vanity makeover is courtesy of Eight Crusty Brushes. "Wanted to share my latest piece done in Antique White and Linen. Love how it turned out!! I am in love with the finish General Finishes Milk Paints puts on pieces! "
We're loving this sweet and simple side table by Mary of Cottage Paints! Mary used Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain on this beauty. Looking for some prep instructions and tips for refinishing pre-existing surfaces with General Finishes Gel Stain? Find out more here:
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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:
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Mary Insana refinished this sweet piece by applying a custom mix of General Finishes Driftwood and Linen Milk Paints and adding decoupaged fabric to the drawers!
Check out this great technique by Restored By Rachel. "Reverse glazing, it's my new thing." "I wanted this Sheraton buffet to have a rustic, layered look but I still wanted it to be smooth to the touch. I sanded it down and applied 'Dark Chocolate' as a base coat. Then a little heavy handed, applied 2 coats of 'Antique White' leaving it heavier in some spots and less in others to give a depth of color. I was sure to spare the corners and crevices so the base coat would still show and create a...
Isn’t this kitchen gorgeous? Amy Orrick Clements completely refinished her cabinets using General Finishes Lamp Black and Linen Milk Paints!
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We have a major crush on this stunning piece by Chrissie at Chrissie's Collection... What a beautiful bench! "French loveseat crafted from an antique bed by my amazingly talented husband. Painted in General Finishes Linen with Warm Silver highlights (from Modern Masters) and an antiqued finish." Here are some tips for prepping existing finishes before painting or staining:
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Take a look at this absolutely gorgeous buffet by Helen of Picked & Painted. "I used Basil by General Finishes for the base and I dry brushed a thin coat of Linen. I loved the dry brush because it showed so much texture on the wood. Plus the Linen ties in with the white pulls. I sprayed the metal circles on each corner with thin coats of oil rubbed bronze, metallic gold and aged copper spray paint to have them blend with the gold on the pulls. I found the pulls at Home Goods. I am so...
Check out this beautiful bedroom set refinished in Linen Milk Paint and Antique Cherry Wood Stain by Jane of Morning Dew Creations! Says Jane, "Love love love your paint! I use it almost exclusively." Learn how to apply General Finishes Milk Paint in this video! http://bit.ly/1xCLHkp
What a great way to start out this sweet Sunday! Chrissie of Chrissie's Collection refinished this charming cabinet with Linen over Patina Green Milk Paints and some heavy antiquing. Learn some antiquing, distressing, & aging techniques before applying GF Glaze Effects in this video tutorial! http://bit.ly/1s3f5uQ
We're loving this stunning buffet restyle by Chrissie at Chrissie's Collection! "This buffet was painted in General Finishes Linen. Linen is a beautiful, warm cream. The details were glazed with a mix of Van Dyke Brown and Black. The top was stained using one coat of General Finishes Java Gel Stain." See more on the blog at
http://bit.ly/12qAjOK! Thanks so much for sharing, Chrissie! Beautiful work, as always.
Lovely 1800's sideboard refinished by Jessie at The Primitive Attic (
http://on.fb.me/1FMqlq4)! She gave this gorgeous antique piece new life with Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain. Says Jessie, "I think this color suits the piece perfectly to allow all of the ornate carvings to shine! I've just recently started using the Gel Stains, and cannot believe I waited so long! I was set in my ways...but this is superb for covering up minor...
Bella Boo created this Mermaid Tall Chest. "This Whimsical Beauty will soon be ready for a new home. I'm so excited to show it off. It's painted in General Finishes Linen Milk Paint. Mermaid is decoupaged on front and it is adorned with glass "bubble" knobs. I had been using chalk paint but now that I've tried your milk paint I'm hooked. I found it much easier to apply and I liked the finish better."
We're loving theis stunning antique piece upcycled using Linen Milk Paint! The French Door sure knows how style some lovely furniture! Thanks for sharing!
Designs by Lisa and Adam refinished this hutch using General Finishes Patina Green and Linen Milk Paints. Loving it! "We are in love with these color combos!!" -Lisa #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint
This beauty was refinished by Oliver and Rust. It got a simple yet distinguished new look with General Finishes Linen Milk Paint. Check out more here,
http://www.oliverandrust.com/.
What a sublime sign by Cottage Paints! Linen Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze were used under the image transfer to add some beautiful distressed details. We just might have to order one for ourselves!
Theresa of Treasures Rediscovered gave this darling dresser a fresh look with Linen Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat!
Phenomenal two-toned Patina Green and Linen transformation by Anna of 4 Rivers Antiques! How gorgeous!
Check out this cute circus-themed sign by Jillian of Beach Betty! Jillian used Linen Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat.
Sheila from Frugal Decor & More (http://on.fb.me/1rfnrWu) refinished this custom chest using General Finishes Emerald Green, Lime Green and Linen Milk Paints. Then GF's Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects was applied on top of the Milk Paint, and GF's Java Gel Stain was used to the top of the piece. Lastly, High Performance Topcoat was used to seal the entire piece. We love seeing the transformation! #GeneralFinishes #MilkPaint #GlazeEffects...
Varina from French-gypsy Designs refinished this elegant table using General Finishes Linen Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects, and High Performance Topcoat. Great work, Varina!! #GeneralFinishes #GlazeEffects #MilkPaint #LinenMilkPaint
All of these pieces were painted with General Finishes Milk Paint by Oliver and Rust. The ladderback chair and 2 farmhouse stools were transformed with Linen Milk Paint and the tall stool got a fresh coat of our Somerset Gold Milk Paint. Don't they all look so lovely together? Pretty as a picture!
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 chest was refinished by Restored By Rachel. She used General Finishes Linen Milk Paint to give this piece a clean classic look. This chest along with other furniture will be available to purchase at The Plucky Peacock .
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
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.
"This is totally and completely a piece of furniture that I want to keep for our own home. If, I had the room, but I am sadly maxed out. So, is the life of a furniture painter, right? This, is also why, I typically try to use accent colors that would never go in my home. No lie. It is seriously easy to get attached to certain pieces! After a good sanding and cleaning, I painted the entire upper portion of the table with General Finishes Linen Milk Paint. This is a really pretty neutral; a...
Rescued Furnishings refinished this piece using General Finishes Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain with accents in Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects!
This lovely oak dresser was given a facelift by Oliver and Rust. It was painted with a custom mix of General Finishes Somerset Gold, Antique White and Linen Milk Paint. This buttery color is gorgeous!
This old mirror got a whole new look! Treasures Rediscovered used Patina Green and Linen Milk Paints to achieve that "patina" look, with a bit of gorgeous gold leafing! "I think it came out beautiful! Loving your paints so far!"
Second Chance Decor says, "I painted these night tables along with the matching armoire with General Finishes Milk Paint. I combined the Patina Green with Linen and came up with this great beachy color! This paint is awesome, it is soooooo smooth!"
How cool is this?! For all you Cardinals fans out there, Re-fab Home Furnishings has got you covered with Tuscan Red and Linen Milk Paint! "These are the perfect "throwback" colors for the best team in baseball. We're huge baseball fans in this baseball town of St. Louis and love that General Finishes colors kept us in minds when creating two of my favorites!"
