Milk Paint

"This lovely antique commode was in phenomenal shape and just needed to be cleaned and refreshed. The top was sanded and stained in General Finishes Antique Walnut (Gel Stain) while the body was painted in General Finishes Perfect Gray. I then distressed the piece some and added dark wax for contrast and protection. I also gave it new antique bronze hardware."  

"Beautiful farmhouse coffee table. This has been painted in General Finishes Empire Gray, moderately distressed, and sealed. The top has been sanded raw and then painted in a wash of Lamp Black, Empire Gray, and Antique White, then sealed in their High Performance Topcoat." 

"We just finished up this stunning bow front dresser! It is painted in General Finishes Alabaster milk paint and slightly distressed. "     

"These little cabinets are one of my favorite pieces to refinish. I think because they are easy to move around my shop alone, easier pieces to complete and I usually add a fun paper on the inside. This piece was sprayed with my Fuji Spray Hvlp Q5 Platinum (look at that shine!) for a very smooth and even finish. I used a custom color created with General Finishes equal parts of Lamp Black, China Blue and Blue Moon. I never tire of Spoonflower wallpaper and their endless design options and...

"❤️Revealing this beautiful piece of furniture! Once again, the color is perfection... General Finishes Coastal Blue, you never fail me!" 

Stunning antique vanity in timeless GF Lamp Black Milk Paint.

"These vintage Ethan Allen chests have been completely transformed. The top was painted in layers of General Finishes Empire Gray, Seagull Gray, Alabaster and brown glaze. The bottoms were painted in a beautiful soft shade of off white called Alabaster and paired with black hardware." 

Stunning in General Finishes Blue Moon Milk Paint and black glaze.        

"This mid century piece just received its second new look, and this one is here to stay! Previously refinished in a farmhouse style, it’s much better dressed in a custom color I created using General Finishes Gulf Stream Blue and Lamp Black. The hardware was shined to a beautiful finish thanks to Bar Keepers Friend and a little bit of scrubbing. This is going in a master bathroom for a pop of color amongst their black and white theme." 

Beautiful bench makeover in General Finishes Blue Moon Milk Paint   

"This beauty is definitely a showstopper! A beautiful statement piece for any bedroom or even as a unique sideboard. Refinished in GF Seagull Gray and Snow White then glazed to add depth to all those amazing details." 

"So here she is, my first available piece of 2020! This vintage Bassett dresser absolutely exceeded my initial vision and is ready to be the stand out piece in any room.   She's been given a striking makeover by combining General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint with this stunning flower transfer. The body was then lightly distressed and sealed with a flat top coat. The top was completely sanded down and covered with a deep Java Gel stain that was also sealed with multiple coats of sealer."

"This beautiful and stately vanity/desk has been updated in gorgeous Coastal blue from General Finishes. The top and drawer were sanded and protected to show the gorgeous flame mahogany. The mirror was left natural with the bracket painted to match.New baroque cup hardware from D. Lawless Hardware completes the look!" 

"This chest of drawers has been painted in General Finishes Millstone, with new ‘antique brass’ handles added. Isn’t she lovely?" 

"Where are our mid mod fans?! It is not all that often that we get mid century modern pieces but these definitely exceeded my expectations. Also check out the hardware. It is pretty awesome. The drawers were stained using General Finishes Dark Brown Dye Stain and the rest painted in Coastal Blue."

"Fresh coat of paint in General Finishes Perfect Gray and left the shelves and knobs in their natural wood state! Now it just has a nice fresh look as it would in your kitchen, dining room or office. " 

"Just wow! Custom order with a customized mix of stain for an eggplant color using General Finishes water based dye stain, Merlot and Blue, with Graphite water based wood stain surrounded by Antique White Milk Paint. Beautiful!"   
"I painted these in General Finishes Driftwood then I stripped down the dark mahogany drawers and left them in a natural wood color and sealed it all in matte top coat!"
"These nightstands (or should we say “dressers”) have gorgeous oak grain running throughout, hand painted in a medium gray (custom mix of GF Perfect Gray + Queenstown Gray) with dark gray glazing, original hardware and fabric drawer liners in top two drawers for an extra pop of character. Tops are heavily glazed with dark glazing and protected with a satin poly finish."   
"My nesting tables came out good I think! Those vibrant colors! Oh me! Oh my! General Finishes Milk Paint and top coat Is always my go to! (Left) Gulf Stream Blue (middle) Snow White (right) Persimmon. Top coat High Performance Top Coat Flat." 
"Lawerence is single, ready to mingle and move into your home to update your space.This classic combination of General Finishes Reverent Gray Milk Paint and Minwax Coffee gel stain completes his modern look. The pop of blue gray tone for the insides of the drawers gives him just the right amount of personality to be the show stopping piece that every home needs."     

Beautiful dresser in General Finishes Empire Gray Milk Paint 

Lovely desk refinished with General Finishes Blue Moon Milk Paint.

"Tall boy solid wood dresser painted with General Finishes Halcyon Blue Milk Paint and embellished with a Prima Marketing Parisian Letter Décor Transfer.'    Painted Treasures of Denver is a GF retailer. Visit in the Hampden Street Antique Market in southeast Denver to purchase GF products!

This French provincial Bassett dresser has been done in a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue with a touch of black For the perfect deep navy. The top has been sanded and stained in Java Gel.

**Recipe:  1 pint of Coastal Blue and about 3 tablespoons of Lamp Black

Gossip bench makeover in General Finishes Ballet Pink Milk Paint  

"No surprise that we went with General Finishes Lamp Black because it's been so popular lately. This desk could double as a vanity and would look amazing paired with a vintage chair." 

Classic and timeless look in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint   
"A set of nightstands like this don’t come along every day! These Stanley Faux Bamboo Nightstands were given a new fabulous life with General Finishes Westminster Green and Gloss topcoat."
"This is one of those pieces that reminds me I really ❤️ what I do. This dresser was a gift from my clients grandfather when she was a young girl. And while it was pretty beaten up she just couldn’t stand to part with it. So she asked me if there was anything that could be done to bring this sentimental piece back to life and I was up for the challenge!   After several repairs I started by sanding down the pine top and staining it with General Finishes Java Gel Stain. The body of the...

"This client owned dresser set was refinished using General Finishes Empire Gray Milk Paint and was glazed with Burnished Pearl, Argentine Pearl, and Pitch Black Glaze Effects! It turned out amazing!" 

"This adorable secretary was picked from my inventory to be renewed and I am so glad my client picked one of my favorite colors! I started by staining the bottom a few shades darker using General Finishes Java Gel Stain while the top was painted with Persian Blue on the outside and Antique White on the inside. New catalog pulls and drawer liners that depict french address labels are the prefect final touches on this transformation!"     
"Gorgeous French writing desk painted in General Finishes Lamp Black. The leather top was in great shape so I left it original."   

"I had planned to put the paint brush down for all of Christmas break but I just couldn’t! I didn’t want to distract from all the beautiful curves on this console table so I kept the paint simple and bright. The bottom was painted with General Finishes Brushable White Enamel while the top was first painted in Empire Gray, followed by a white wash and finished with a dry brushing of Van Dyke Brown Glaze. New black hardware and floral lined drawers complete this New Years revival."

White Milk Paint side by side comparison

"Painted in General Finishes Persian Blue with Fusion Mineral Paint Ageing Wax and Fields of Lavender Scented Clear Wax, this is a nice sturdy dresser with lots of storage!" 

"Who doesn’t love the card catalog look? This table has one drawer made to mimic three and was rescued from an old coffee table and hairpin legs added for height. Painted in General Finishes Westminster Green with card catalog hardware added." 

"Here’s my first mid century piece I’m happy to have under my belt. This gal was finished up prior to Christmas and is already nestled into her new home. Painted in General Finishes Coastal Blue, my fav!" 

Stunning cedar chest in GF Perfect Gray Milk Paint

"This versatile console is here to make a statement. She’s hand-painted in a General Finishes Milk Paint Coastal Blue over an Emerald Green and I lightly distressed it to make the green show throughout and it has copper cup pulls and the doors were stenciled with a starburst."     
"I LOVE THIS BUFFET! I had to scrub this one for hours. It wasn't necessarily dirty, but the finish was literally washing off, so it was brutal to prep.   The top was sanded down and weathered with Weatherwood Stains, LLC Salvage layered under Restoration Reactive Stains. It is sealed with General Finishes High Performance Semi-Gloss. The body is painted with General Finishes Driftwood.   Check out the drawers! I added the re•design with prima®️ Tropical Paradise, & sealed with...
"They call this color “Perfect Gray” for a reason! This 6 drawer dresser has been refinished using General Finishes Perfect Gray and Java Gel Stain on the top."     

"Beautiful refinished mid century dresser. The base/legs were sanded raw and all the metal was cleaned and resprayed. This piece was painted in Basil by General Finishes...it’s a very light/muted green." 

"This Dixie piece was painted in a custom mix with General Finishes Blue Moon and Emerald to give the prettiest green blue color. The hardware was updated with ornate black cup pulls and the top was painted black and I added some gray and black glaze."   

"All about that black and gold!! We finished up this pair of custom nightstands last night and I couldn’t wait a second longer to share them! These are painted in General Finishes Lamp Black and Miss Lillian's NO WAX Chock Paint gold luster." 

Gorgeous festive buffet dressed up in GF Lamp Black Milk Paint.    

Stunning hutch in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint 

"Solid maple dresser makeover. This dresser was painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray with a white washed top to keep the whole piece light. New galvanized steel hardware from D. Lawless Hardware complete this beachy vibe." 

"Lady in Red Chest. Instantly update your bedroom with this gorgeous pop of color that will make a bold statement to any room. Hand painted in General Finishes beautiful Holiday Red then black waxed for added protection, depth and luscious sheen. She is dramatic. She is bold." 

Bathroom vanity makeover with General Finishes Dark Chocolate Milk Paint, light distressing and satin High Performance Topcoat.