Awesome desk in GF Lamp Black Milk Paint!
"This beautiful desk has been delivered to its new home and we just can’t get over the top! Coolest desk for a boys room ever!" - Ooh I Love That
Loving this buffet refinish by A Cut Above The Rest! Painted in Persian Blue Milk Paint with distressing and glazed with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. The top was stained with Antique Walnut Gel Stain.
"Finished up this stunning French Provincial table with a leaf and 6 chairs this week. This set turned out so gorgeous and of course, is one of my favorite styles! We refinished it using General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Antique White Milk Paint for the classic Farmhouse look. The whole set was finished with GF Enduro Professional Clear Poly giving it the best protection!" - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration
This darling dresser was given a fresh, farmhouse look by The Shabby Shack. Painted with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and sealed with Arm-R-Seal Topcoat.
"This little school desk is ready to go! It's a gift for my little cousin to do his homework. Painted in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint, and a custom mix of gray for the base and racing stripe. Hope little man loves it!" - Refablished
"Unbelievably stunning is the best way to describe this kitchen transformation!!! The owners went all out for this kitchen update. New flooring, new countertops, new bead board on the peninsula, fresh wall paint and J&P Designs topped it off with a cabinet refresh. Snow White on the top and Queenstown on the bottom." - J&P Designs
"Dining set refinished with General Finishes Linen and Brick Red (Milk Paint) and topped off with an antiquing wax on the white only. The top and little bench were stained with General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain. This product was amazing at covering up all the water marks from the previous owner. What a makeover!!!" - Red House Reverie
"Another custom painted piece complete! Apparently, I'm the official coffee table queen now... This piece was finished using General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects, a custom mixed stain I'm calling 'Latte,' and fabulous farmhouse hardware from D. Lawless Hardware." - Twig & Thyme Design
We adore this stenciled table by Winston Home Designs!
They explain, "We chose the Gratitude Mandala with this beautiful table in mind! We finished the base with General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint, and stenciled the top with the Mandala stencil, using a gorgeous rich Glaze Effects over it, giving it a faux wood inlay look."
Redhead Refinishings fashioned this lovely buffet with a fresh look using General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint.
We adore this dresser set Flipping Fabulous! They comment, "General Finishes Lamp Black and High Performance Topcoat Flat are the best!"
"Covered in lead based paint and contact paper this project was a challenge to say the least. We completely stripped away the old paint and refinished this great piece using General Finishes Walnut Stain and Lamp Black Milk Paint." - ReFind Design by Coco Clare
"This desk was refinished with GF's Brick Red Milk Paint, stained with GF's Java Gel Stain. Then GF's High Performance Topcoat in Satin! I love the statement of this subtlety bold red makes!" - Robin's Nest Renewal
"This console table has been completely transformed! The top was stained using a blend of General Finishes Java and Gray Gel Stain, while the bottom was painted in Driftwood(Milk Paint) and then dry brushed using Winter White and brown glaze to create this beautiful finish." - Nap Time Creations
"Finished up this gorgeous French Provincial buffet! Definitely one of my favorite styles! And it turned out gorgeous! We refinished this piece with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Antique White Milk Paint, such a classic. It was then slightly distressed to highlight the lines and finished off with GF Enduro professional clear poly for the best protection!" - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration
"A little turquoise for your day. You're welcome. Custom paint mix from General Finishes."
Reinvintaged by Jo created this color by mixing GF Snow White & Patina Green Milk Paint.
"Nantucket Bench: What a transformation don't you think? Custom made from a twin headboard & footboard. Finished with General Finishes Antique White. I know, I know white again. I just love the timelessness and simplicity of white." - Kenzie Lynn Designs
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"I'm going to miss seeing this piece in the workshop when it heads to a new forever home tomorrow! The client brought in this hutch to be updated. General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint was sprayed and then slightly distressed. Wallpaper was applied to the back panel and new hardware gave it a fresh look!" - Flipping Unbelievable
"Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Lane 6-drawer dresser refinished in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint and sealed with their gloss top coat." - Boxwood & Brass
"Our 'Hilda" chest of drawers still has all the character of an antique but is now looking fresh and updated. Painted in Seagull Gray Milk Paint, the perfect light gray by General Finishes." - Kenzie Lynn Designs
"Another Signature Boho Piece Hand Painted in General Finishes Milk Paint Colors: Patina, Brick Red and Persian Blue. Accented with Copper Pearl Effects and Candlelite Gel Stained Wood Top." - The Texasgypsy
"We started by completely stripping and staining this 1920’s Queen Anne style dresser with General Finishes Dark Brown Dye Stain and finished it with a worn Queenstown Gray finish. Gilded original hardware and new D. Lawless casters complete this incredible transformation." - ReFind Design by Coco Clare
Complete bathroom overhaul, including a vanity transformation with GF Driftwood 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.
This stunning piece was completed by Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations - "dipped" in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint.
"We had the privilege of refinishing this beautiful family-owned French Provincial desk for a client of ours. I love the richness of the General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and the pop of gold on the pulls to bring it all together. Can't wait to see the fabric they chose for the chair! What a beauty!" - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration
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
"Stunning vintage Henredon nightstand refinished in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and Annie Sloan Antionette, sprayed with my Fuji Spray Hvlp for a smooth, brushless finish. Solid wood, very solid vintage piece with pretty brass hardware. Spoonflower for the win with this adorable floral paper!" - Boxwood & Brass
Absolutely loving this MCM dresser in GF Gel Stain and a custom color mix of Patina Green, Halcyon Blue & Costal Blue by Painted Pieces!
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Check out Art is Beauty's most recent makeover with General Finishes Emerald Milk Paint.
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"Sharing a gorgeous curved front chest refurbished using General Finishes Lamp Black and Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Thank you for making our favorite gel stains!!!!" - Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats
Lovely distressed dresser in Antique White Milk Paint by Garage 9.
We love this sleek and sophisticated dresser by Erica of Re-Created Furniture! Painted in General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint.
"This stunning beauty is from the Griswold Guest Co, of Big Rapids Michigan and features solid wood throughout with four spacious dovetail drawers and wonderful features!
"I tried new things on this piece, one of which was to decoupage this gorgeous post of Sleeping Beauty! I also added a texture medium and highlighted everything in gold gilding wax! Color is Millstone Milk Paint from General Finishes." - New Old Finds
"This fella has gone through a complete makeover. Refinished in the always gorgeous Queenstown Gray Milk Paint by General Finishes. Top stained in Kona." - RoughLumber
"[My clients] contacted me about a desk and credenza that needed a little (more than a little) TLC. She knew that she wanted to have the body of the pieces painted black to coordinate with other pieces in their office... I used General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and followed up with High Performance Topcoat." - emme by design
"We’re seeing navy everywhere in home decor this year, it’s supposed to be the “new black.” This gorgeous buffet is painted in Coastal Blue Milk Paint by General Finishes with a golden pine stained top." - Belle Maison
We adore this antique dresser by NB.Restorations! This piece was painted in Rust-Oleum Chiffon Cream with General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint.
To achieve this off-white color, you can also mix 1 part Antique White Milk Paint with 1 part Snow White Milk Paint. Learn more about Milk Paint at http://bit.ly/2DoQJe1,
Lovely side table in General Finishes Bayberry Green Chalk Style Paint, Snow White Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain by GarageMama Vintage
**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with a custom mix of 3:1 Basil Milk Paint , Harvest Yellow Milk Paint
Check out this charming neoclassical sideboard makeover by Cassie Bustamante!
She explains, "I applied the first coat using General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint, a beautiful soft and cool gray. If you've been around here for a while you know that General Finishes is my absolute favorite paint to use... I ended up applying a total of 3 coats for a nice solid finish."
Read more about this amazing transformation by going to Cassie's blog at ...
General Finishes Design Challenge Winner
2017›Upcycling›Mad Scientist "Create a New Color" (Popular Vote)›2nd Place
Stop what you're doing.
THIS. IS. IT.
The Boho chic chest everyone has been going crazy over.
When I painted this, I had NO idea the amount of attention this piece would get! Being shared by multiple famous designers, getting thousands of likes, comments...
General Finishes Design Challenge Winner
2017›Upcycling›Mad Scientist "Create a New Color" (Popular Vote)›3rd Place
We have been trying to create this color since we started painting 2 years ago and after many failed attempts we finally feel like we have "The Perfect Turquoise."
This color is made up of 4 parts Snow White milk paint, 1/2 part Patina Green milk paint, and 1/4 part sunglow milk...
General Finishes Design Challenge Winner
2017›Upcycling›Anything Goes (Merit Judging)›1st Place
This aged oak bar was refinished in loads of layers. Sanded and cleaned, then primed and base coated, the piece was then glazed, top coated, and waxed with three shades of wax.
General Finishes Design Challeng Winner
2017›Upcycling›Anything Goes (Merit Judging)›2nd Place
Found an inexpensive grandfather style clock on craigslist. I figured gray would be an excellent color for this piece. It wasn't until later I thought that this otomi paper from Spoonflower would be a great fit. What do you know they had gray! I used Queenstown gray and seagull gray milk paint for this...
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)›1st Place
This GORGEOUS credenza features our newest finish called the "Abstract Gold Leaf". Showcasing AUTHENTIC 24 KARAT GOLD LEAF, this exquisitely unique design is inspired by the beautiful gold leaf paintings normally seen on canvas today.
Since I absolutely love creating designs that intergrate a...
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...
GF Design Challenge Winner
2017›Upcycling›Country Chic›1st Place
This beauty was painted with General Finishes Patina green, lightly distressed, Dark waxed and Glazed with General Finishes Tawny Pearl effects.
2017›Upcycling›Creative›1st Place
Idea of Angel Wings on the Headboard of bed was with me for a long time...I just needed Bedframe demeged enough to experiment on it.
I used soft masa clay and molded sculptured and carved each feather by hand and create wings.
Stencil with Quote was custom designed and made for me by Agnieszka HagArt.
I used Miss Lillian's Texture Magic to...