Milk Paint

2017›Upcycling›Creative›3rd Place

Peony hand drawn stain art chest of drawers 

"While delivering the table and chairs today, I was able to snap a quick photo of this big beautiful girl. I would have had so much fun dressing her up, but sadly she was too tall for my staging wall. Still wanted to share because I think she's GORGEOUS! What do you think of this shade of gray?" - Boxwood & Brass

Boxwood & Brass completed this majestic piece with General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint.

We adore this Antique White Milk Paint collage by Kenzi Lynn Designs! She comments, "Because everything just looks so unbelievably good with General Finishes Antique White ❤️!"

Belle Maison completed these delightful nightstands with GF Persian Blue Milk Paint wtih Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.

"This Sliding Door Media Console has been hand built with quality rustic alder wood throughout the entire piece (base, top, and doors). The top and doors have been stained with Java Gel Stain and the body is painted in Seagull Gray Milk Paint all by General Finishes. Of course, it also has multiple topcoats for protection! The natural wood features show beautifully on the stained wood as well as the painted wood." - Kristin's Krazy Garage, LLC

"Finished in General Finishes Antique White and Linen, this bedroom centerpiece has timeless yet refined look. Expertly crafted, this 1950’s Bassett French Provincial dresser and matching mirror has been built to last. Adorned with graceful curves, she stands proudly for all her hard work and has received her new gold hardware and moldings to bring out her shine! Featuring 6 oversized drawers for lots of storage this beauty is perfect for both young and old. Wouldn’t this make a beautiful...
"We refinished this beautiful but well loved table using General Finishes Nutmeg Gel Stain and Antique White Milk Paint with Van Dykes Glaze plus completed their new Burress Amish chairs to match." - ReFind Design by Coco Clare    
"Here’s Mr. Peacock showing off all his beautiful colors. They do say the male displays the most vibrant colors. He’s all dressed up in many vibrant colors. I used red, teal, blue, yellow and antiquing stain on him. This poor guy had no feathers when I bought him. He had lost his backside and his top. My husband added a old wood plank to the top and a old wood beam as a backsplash. Now he’s dressed to impress! Mr Peacock also has colorful backside. I left the back off and decoupaged the...
"I know I get excited about a lot of furniture....but...this combo is all <3, General Finishes Antique Walnut (Gel Stain) & Coastal Blue." - Remember When Furniture              
We love this Lamp Black Dresser by Fresh Vintage Painted Furniture!   "A "Little Black Dress" for a dresser? Why not, it's a perfect fit!"    
"Starting this new year with a pop of color. Love this custom mix of General Finishes Linen and Coastal Blue!" - Painted Pieces    
"And here she is.....and she’s pretty FAB if I do SAY so myself! Gorgeous vintage French Provincial solid wood dresser is in flawless condition, and has been hand painted in the palest shade of seashell pink! With beautiful curves and gorgeous original hardware she definitely makes a statement and adds glamour to ANY room!" - Second Chance Studios   This color was created with GF Snow White Milk Paint + a touch of Holiday Red Milk Paint.

"Custom finish match! Loads of layers. BIN Primer. General Finishes Linen Milk Paint as the base. GF Walnut Water Based Wood Stain utilized as a glaze, then followed with Annie Sloan Dark and Black Waxes." - Pendulum Designs & Restorations

"Super CUTE custom piece for a special client that matches another piece that I did for her. Love how fun and cheerful this color is!" - Second Chance Studios

Second Chance Studios created this custom color mix by combining GF Patina Green, Halcyon Blue and Snow White Milk Paint.

How about this bold and beautiful "Lady in Red" by Sweet Tea Furniture! Decked in GF Holiday Red Milk Paint.

Such a handsome mid-century dresser refinish by Kristin's Krazy Garage, LLC.

Kristin explains, "Using all quality General Finishes products, the drawers were stripped and restained in Antique Walnut Gel Stain and the body is painted in a custom color mix of Lamp Black and Coastal Blue Milk Paint to create a deep 'midnight blue.' Body and drawers given protective topcoats as well."

"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 classy dresser makeover was completed by Restyled Renewed!

They comment, "This was a special request for [my client's] daughter. They wanted [this] French Provincial in pure white with touches of gold. Of course I could create that for them... This style will grow with her and last her years. I used General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint."

"Love this gorgeous wine buffet makeover! Paint is such a great way to get a whole new look :-) This beauty was made over with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint. We are loving it!" - Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats

"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. 

We love this antique waterfall dresser refinished by NB.Restorations. Completed with Coastal Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain - what a combo!

"This is an incredible antique buffet! Made in Chicago by Orlbrich and Goldbeck in the late 1800’s, this quarter sawn oak Victorian Buffet has been completely refinished using General Finishes products. The top was dyed in Light Brown (Dye Stain) giving it a rich English Chestnut color and paired with a worn Queenstown Gray finish. New D. Lawless Hardware and black and white floral details give this traditional yet modern makeover a special touch." - ReFind Design by Coco Clare    
Stunning vanity in GF Driftwood Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects by A Cut Above The Rust.    

"Just finished another gorgeous bedroom suite! The suite includes this dresser, a chest of drawers and a nightstand. Perfect for a little girl's room. Painted in Antique White Milk Paint by General Finishes." - Belle Maison

This fabulous custom order, dubbed "Queen Elizabeth," was completed by Reinvintaged by Bo with custom color paint mixes. To create the mixes, Reinvintaged used GF Milk Paint colors such as Emerald, Snow White, Antique White, Sunglow and Holiday Red.

Loving this Antique White & Java combo by A Painted Peace

"This Basset triple dresser is graciously painted in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and finished off with their Java Gel Stain on the top." - A Painted Peace

Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations gave this cabinet new life using General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint.

"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 all over with HPTC in flat." - Designs by Willow Farms        
"She was stripped down of all her chipping veneer and given some new molding and accent pieces and then painted in General Finishes Snow White which is a bright clean white. The legs were completely stripped and then re-stained. She was then finished off with multiple coats of sealant and some new glass hardware." - 3rd&5th Furniture Co.    
"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

This lovely dresser was sprayed in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint with a Fuji Spray HLPV system by Ginger Lane.

Loving these stunning tables refinished by Designs by Willow Farms.

"These Mid Century Modern Henredon Nesting Tables have been beautifully painted in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and stained with Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Sealed all over with HPTC in Flat." - Designs by Willow Farms

We adore this lovely table makeover by Marci of Reesestore Design, LLC!

The painted the base with a custom color of 1 part Coastal Blue Milk Paint to 4 parts Halcyon Blue Milk Paint and top-coated with a mix 1 part Halcyon Blue Milk Paint to 1 part Snow White Milk Paint. The piece was finished with a crackling product and lime wash glaze with gesso.

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

Incredible 1880's Victorian Buffet refinish by ReFind Design by Coco Clare!

"Made in Chicago by Orlbrich and Goldbeck in the late 1800's, this quarter sawn oak Victorian Buffet has been completely refinished using General Finishes products. The top was dyed in Light Brown [Dye Stain] giving it a rich English Chestnut color and paired with a worn Queenstown Gray [Milk Paint] finish. New D. Lawless Hardware and black and white floral details give this traditional yet modern makeover a...

"Woodsmith Magazine Issues 234 & 235 feature 5 Shop Projects made from plywood. The projects include: a workbench, wall-mounted shelf, rolling cart, tool stand/router table, and adjustable supports. The simple plywood construction and solid design of these pieces make for a quick, low-cost addition to your workshop. They really pop with color in General Finishes Tuscan Red Milk Paint and break up the monotony of the dull plywood color. For these projects and many more subscribe to...
"Here is my something Merry & Bright! So much to say about this stunning buffet. It was painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint and lightly distressed. Those gorgeous legs have been finished with Wise Owl lavender furniture salve." - •Blush• Vintage    
"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    
"As we come to the end of another year I wanted to add something else to my plate and squeeze in one last paint project! (Because we don’t already have a million things going on right?!) This baby is already pending sale but I wanted to show it off before it heads to its new home! This piece is done in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and then lightly distressed! The staging on this one had to be Christmas of course with accents of gold and green, then incorporating these natural antler...

Check out this sleek set makeover using General Finishes Antique White by Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations.

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

"There's just something so sweet with this Antique dresser. A perfect combination of General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and a custom blend of paint for the top and drawer, gives a real authentic Farmhouse look." - Kenzie Lynn Designs

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

"That feeling when you are discussing how to refinish a piece with a client and they tell you 'come up with a plan and go for it.' ❤️❤️❤️ how this piece turned out! MCM furniture can easily handle the fun geometric pattern of stained wood and General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint. This bar is a statement piece and sure to spark a conversation!" - Flipping Unbelievable

"This little desk is ready for the holidays! Styled in Tuscan Red with Van Dyke Brown Glaze and Java Gel Stained legs, it’s quite the show stopper." - Daylily Custom Design    
"This beautiful desk or vanity has been all decked out! Finished in General Finishes Queenstown Gray, a nice deep gray and highlighted with distressing and ebony glaze. How rich and ready for the season she is!" - New Old Finds    
This adorable coffee table by Blooming Hydrangea Co was painted with GF Tuscan Red Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance Topcoat.