Milk Paint

"This custom, hand painted, Vintage Maple Coffee Table is up for sale now! It is a real conversation starter! Check out that blended top! One of a kind and all hand painted! The base has been painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and then waxed with Wise Owl’s Lemon Verbena furniture salve. With the top being a custom blend of 3 colors, Fusions Seaside and Raw Silk blended with some of General Finishes Lamp Black. The top was then given several applications of General Finishes High...
"Here she is! So much better! You’d never know all that veneer was missing! Here’s the answer to a lot of your questions...I custom mixed General Finishes Persian Blue, Emerald, and Antique White. Like always I don’t ever keep track of the ratios when I do custom mixes. It’s too much work for me! Lol! A little of this, a little of that!? Any who, someone will love her as much as I do and I’m sure I will try to recreate this color again! ♥️" - Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations    
Absolutely lovely dresser in GF Antique White Milk Paint by Kenzie Lynn Designs.  

What Sweet Pea lacks in stature, she makes up in character and details. Our goal was to finish this beauty while also honoring her age and beauty. 

This rare antique chest of drawers was finished by lightly sanding the burl wood drawer fronts and turned legs and painting the body in Antique White. Slight distressing was added & polyurethane applied over the entire piece. 

 

2018...

"Perfect blend of Coastal Blue and Patina Green, copper highlights and Van Dyke Glaze to create this Mediterranean Boho Jewelry Case!" - New Old Finds    
"This colour screams tropics and sunshine.Sure to be a conversation piece in your home, this stunning buffet is a custom colour mix of General Finishes Coral Crush and Persimmon Milk Paint and sealed with their High Performance Topcoat for a lasting finish." - Paint and Hammer
"Finally completed this beautiful French Provincial dining set with Buffet. Painted in Persian Blue by General Finishes!!" - Knot Too Shabby KC    
GF Lamp Black Milk Paint is perfect for a classic look!   "Just finished up another custom piece that needed a lot of TLC! It sat in a basement for years and was pretty yucky (as you can see from the before pictures), but now it's better than ever and ready to be used and loved again!!" - Market House Restorations    
"This stunning solid maple buffet was stained in layers of General Finishes Antique Walnut, Black, and Java Gel Stains to achieve this beautiful top. The bottom was then hand painted in Linen with a heavy color wash of Persian Blue then gently distressed. New gorgeous hardware from D. Lawless Hardware complete this amazing transformation!" - Nap Time Creations    
"Look at this big beautiful dresser!! This custom piece was done in General Finishes Lamp Black and Antique Walnut Gel Stain - a wonderful way to go when you want to preserve some of the original finish. Love this one!!!" - Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats    
Beautiful Henredon 5 drawer chest sprayed in General Finishes Seagull Gray and sealed with High Performance Topcoat for durability." - Boxwood & Brass  
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Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. 02532
We've hand painted these cabinets with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint, distressed them and then sealed them with a High Performance Top Coat!" - Goodwillhunting Lawson    
Loving this fresh and bright custom color of 5 parts GF Snow White and 1 part Seagull Gray Milk Paint by Shelley of Fresh Patina    
"I’d been saving my Holiday Red for awhile. It’s a very intimidating color. But I’m glad I waited for the right piece. Accented with Burnished Pearl Effects, and shaded/aged with Pitch Black Glaze. It brought my vision (a luxurious piece tucked away in the attic of a castle) to life. I LOVE these products. I have many other brands at my disposal, and most within a quick drive, but GF is worth the time and gas. Thank you for making such awesome products!" - Vantique Junktion    
"The carved details on this Antique table are over the top! The base was painted in General Finishes Antique White and distressed to bring out all the beautiful details. Smooth and durable polyurethane finish applied. The perfect size for an entry, living room or bedroom table." - Kenzie Lynn Designs  
"This was a custom piece that we just finished. To create the perfect “gray”~ we mixed Driftwood & Seagull Gray by General Finishes to create this gorgeous blend. Isn’t she gorgeous? Looking for a custom piece? Contact us~ we’d love to help!" - Shabby and Sew Much Mor of Des Moines, WA.    
"The struggle is real when you run out of room in your house but are loving this dresser. It’s painted in General Finishes Driftwood milk paint and glazed with Pitch Black Glaze Effects." - Belle Maison  
"My latest! This is a mahogany server that I painted with GF's Queenstown Gray Milk Paint. It has been sealed with several coats of HP Topcoat in Satin and Flat. I followed GF's recommendations for getting a more durable finish in a flat sheen directly from their FAQ section of their website. (Satin first followed by Flat)" - Eight Hundred Furniture, LLC.   Check out the FAQ section of our website at https://...
"We decided to go with the shabby chic look on this piece using General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and Pitch black glaze. It is definitely a statement piece!!! - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration    
Loving this piece in General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint by VannJean Designs!   "Every room needs a statement piece and this one definitely demands attention! Refinished in a deep, rich gray with the original hardware highlighted in an elegant gold. Versatile piece that can be used in a dining room as a buffet/sideboard or in bedroom as a large dresser. The end doors each hide 3 interior drawers which showcase a lovely, unexpected print."    
"Such a bright and updated look, achieved with the gorgeous color scheme of General Finishes Antique White and Coastal Blue Milk Paints, perfectly finished off with sleek new hardware in oil rubbed bronze." - Drab to Fab Designs  
"What a great little table for kids to work on their masterpieces, and If yours are anything like mine we have masterpieces everyday of the week! This adorable little chalkboard table is solid wood with a removable center piece that is a chalk board on one side and a dry erase board on the other. It comes with two little wooden seats with storage underneath and 4 drawers to keep supplies. This set was refinished using General Finishes Seagull Gray on the table and a combination of Coastal Blue...
"This fabulous cherry dresser is oh so elegant! Professionally painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray and lightly distressed to show the beautiful curves. The top was sanded and stained in General Finishes Gel Stains in Java. Five large dovetailed drawers with original hardware! Fabulous piece that would fit any decor!" - Redhead Refinishings, LLC      
Loving this crisp and clean kitchen with cabinets painted in GF Snow White Milk Paint by 1Shabby Chic kitchen and bath painting of Roanoke, VA.    
"Loving this buffet! What an amazing coffee bar this would make :-) Cabinet and drawers offer some really nice storage and you can even use the key to lock it up!! This antique was lovingly refurbished using General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain. The top has this perfect honey hue that is super pretty!!!" - Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats    
"French farmhouse perfection! This solid wood French provincial dresser/ buffet from Huntley Furniture Co. is simply stunning with all her curves.The top has been stained in a distressed espresso while the bottom was painted in layers. Using General Finishes Snow White, followed by a color wash in Seagull Gray, then brown glaze to achieve this french antique finish. These gorgeous original pulls were painted black then glazed white to enhance the beautiful detailing." - Nap Time Creations...
"Farmhouse style table with bench. The top is stained in General Finishes Antique Walnut and painted in an Antique White blend." - Lucy Lu's      
"Antique cabinet painted in General Finishes Snow White. Got to love all the details on this one ❤️" - Kenzie Lynn Designs    
"The only thing this pretty little wine cabinet is missing is the wine :-) Our client wanted General Finishes Lamp Black with High Performance Top Coat in Flat. We are loving the results!! " - Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats    
"I love corner cabinets!! They are so practical and fit in their space just perfectly. This piece could work in any room of the house as an accent piece, china storage, or linen cabinet! We refinished this one in a combination of Charleton Blue Chalk Style Paint and Antique White Milk Paint by General Finishes and slightly distressed for some Farm house charm." - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration r
"We had the pleasure of refinishing this vintage Lane cedar chest for a client. They chose General Finishes Fjord Blue Chalk Style Paint with some highlights in Seagull Gray. I absolutely love how this piece turned out!! I only wish I would have found this piece before she did! I've never seen a cedar chest like this before!! If you have something that needs an updated look contact us today for a free quote. We provide custom painting and staining. All of our products are professional grade...
"Y’all! This is a custom piece for a customer.... It is precious! I adore it!... and I had to show you all! Do you love it as much as I do?! I used General Finishes Milk Paint in Driftwood and Antique White (one of my favorite color blending combos...) and sealed in GF Flat Out Flat top coat." - Hailey Duncan Home   Check out GF's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/GeneralFinishes for tutorial videos...
Loving this classy look!   GF Lamp Black Milk Paint and gloss High Performance Topcoat by Helen Nichole Designs.      
"When I saw Refurbished Gentleman, LLC post a bombay chest he did in his Hammered Copper technique I knew I wanted to try it. Lucky for me, he did a tutorial for a group I'm in. Then the search was on for the right piece. I found it back in November and slowly started working on it when I had time. I'm thrilled to say, he's done....and he's available! Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black and Copper Pearl Effects." - A Touch of Whimsy      
"My mom came to visit me a couple weeks ago and told me she needed a coffee bar, so of course we went to my basement and “shopped” through my inventory. Can you believe this used to be a changing table?! Ironically enough probably from around the time I was born! The top was sanded bare and stained with Espresso Water Based Stain from General Finishes, then sealed with an oil based poly for extra protection in the kitchen. The bottom was painted in layers starting with Snow White, followed...
"How stunning is this Vintage French Provincial Dresser!?? This eight drawer beauty has been lovingly hand painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray then given a black glaze in the details. It’s absolutely STUNNING!!!" - Just picked and painted        
"I’m usually a gray and black person but for this piece I wanted a warm and fun color. Buttermilk Yellow Milk Paint was just the color for the job. I love it and it complements the decorative paper on the middle drawers perfectly." - KimG Design    
"Make your bedroom smile with this early 1900's Antique Vanity and Chest. Hand painted with General Finishes Antique White and accented with Pitch Black glaze. These are becoming harder and harder to find. If you ever wanted one, this would be the one to get." - Vintage Actually Decor    
"This custom piece is going to be used as a coffee bar. ☕ It's a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue + Queenstown Gray and sealed with HPTC in flat." - Helen Nichole Designs    
"Refinished lawyers bookcase up for sale. This is a solid wood, 4 door piece that will hold your books or Knickknacks. Each door folds back inside the piece. It has been refinished in General Finishes lamp black and sealed to protect. New screen has been added to each door for a more modern feel." - Re-Luv'd Furniture    
"Bittersweet sending this table back home with its family. This is the work I love to do! Refinishing, restoration, restyling, and with a little modification! I have to thank my clients for putting all of their faith into my work and allowing me to make executive decisions where deemed necessary. It’s the greatest feeling when your client exudes all confidence in your craftsmanship and truly respects your opinion and advice. Though I’m always nervous when I return belongings to my clients, I...
"This kitchen is amazing. Love the tuxedo color choice of General Finishes Lamp Black and Snow White." - 1Shabby Chic kitchen and bath painting    
"The twins are done! Gorgeous and glamorous in gray and gold with a splash of rustic goodness. This is a custom gray using General Finishes Lamp Black and Antique White. It’s rich, warm and creamy. The gold details were done using Liquid Leaf by Plaid Crafts. I added a little glaze in Van Dyke Brown by General Finishes to add some dimension and you know I had to distress a curve here and an edge there! I just love the glamour with a twist of rustic." - Newbac Designs  
"These are drop dead gorgeous! So much hand painted detail went into these works of art. Painted in GF Coastal Blue with a teal & turquoise color blend on the drawer fronts. The silver metallic was hand painted on each raised piece of wallpaper. To top it off, the tabletops were stained in a rich Java Gel Stain. The beautiful wood grain shines through. The exterior drawer sides have been painted in a teal wash." - KT Lyons Design    
Bright and bold in GF Holiday Red Milk Paint by Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations!    
Cute nightstands in GF Basil Milk Paint    
"One more one of a kind console table. Handcrafted by using oak table leaves and antique spindles for the legs. The refined rustic finish was achieved by using a taupe paint wash, followed by dry brushing General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint. Durable polyurethane finish." - Kenzie Lynn Designs    

"My first time using Seagull Gray and I LOVE it! I also created a 'barn wood' effect on the tops using GF Black Gel Stain and GF Black Stain (water based) All top-coated in GF HPTC." - Sweet Pickins Designs

You can use GF Water Based and Oil Based products on the same project, just follow these guidelines:

Water over oil: let oil dry for a minimum of 72 hr...

"These cabinets painted with General Finishes Lamp Black paint are still some of my favorites. We all know I like white cabinets but black is my second favorite. Did you know we can paint your kitchen cabinets while you’re away on vacation? That’s right go away for some relaxation and come home to a whole new kitchen!!! Email [email protected] for a free quote today!" - Farm Fresh Vintage Finds of Fairview, TN...
"What a change for this Finch Fine Furniture Company buffet! This is a solid mahogany buffet - in fact, the top is one solid sheet of mahogany (which is rare). This is a beautiful statement piece that will last another hundred years! Painted in General Finishes Brick Red (I just couldn't get red out of my head for this piece), with a black stained drawers & top, sealed with High Performance Satin & Flat; the inside got refreshed with Fusion Mineral Paint Hemp Oil." - Flipping Fabulous...