Milk Paint

"These solid oak tables from the 80’s and 90’s are so beautiful refinished and given new life! We paired General Finishes Lamp Black with Walnut Water Based Stain for this stunning transformation!" - Nap Time Furniture Creations    
"I loved how this piece turned out sooo much that I’m keeping it for myself to use in our newly renovated basement lounge that I’ll be sharing with you all soon! This piece was inspired by the Arhaus Finley sideboard which is priced at $3,000! When I saw a short curved end cabinet on Facebook marketplace I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it! It was in pretty rough shape…I had to rebuild the skirting on the bottom and I added 10” mid century style legs which really helped with the height...
"Mengel MCM chest of drawers. Vintage and awesome. Refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black. Custom made hardware from dowels and split rings- painted in champagne gold." - Elm Street Designs    
"This beautiful breakfront cabinet’s exterior has been spray-finished in General Finishes Linen Milk Paint, with a peekaboo pop of colour on the interior in GF Persian Blue." - Paint and Hammer    
Dresser makeover with General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint     
"I've been enthralled with European Country interior design lately. Perhaps because it embodies everything I love about design but allows you to have elegance while maintaining casual comfort. It makes a room easy to love.   This vintage Hepplewhite dresser is petite but bold with it's convex top drawer and fluted detail. Classic in its custom French Country blue with a gray undertone. To create this look we used General Finishes custom mix using Basil, Coastal Blue and Queenstown Gray...
"Solid wood Ethan Allen chest of drawers. Top was in rough shape so I added wood lathe in a herringbone pattern. Distressed, then stained in a custom color. Body was refinished in General Finishes Reverent Gray. Base needed a boost so I added black metal feet and all new coordinating hardware." - Elm Street Designs    
"Harmony House 7 drawer dresser. This piece needed a good sanding! But it cleaned up beautifully. Refinished in General Finishes Perfect Gray. I added wood lathe strips to four large drawers and kept it natural, just applying sealant. A mix of old and new hardware." - Elm Street Designs    
"We’ve taken this staircase from its oak state to a more modern feel with a nice pop of color! We’ve used General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and Brushable White Enamel with some mild distressing!" - Goodwillhunting Lawson    
"You can never go wrong with a black piece of furniture. It is such a rich, classic color choice. I painted this vintage cherry wood dresser in Lamp Black by General Finishes. The top was sanded to bare wood and again, Lamp Black was used as a color wash. The natural tones from the cherry wood mixed with the black created the beautiful wood toned top. An all natural furniture salve called Board & Boot by Melange Artisan Mineral Paintswas used to seal the paint as we as condition the...
"Chose General Finishes Tuscan Red because its a beautiful shade of red with its old world charm and deep rustic tones. After two applications I was going to accent with dark wax but opted to use the GF Java Gel as the accent because that’s what I used to stain the top and lower shelf. It worked perfectly giving the turned legs some accent and depth!"     
"Don’t sleep on General Finishes paint y’all. Wishing I had tried this well before this week but ya live ya learn! Smooth like butta." - The Cozy Cottage KY    

Literally in love with this cutie & how could you go wrong with a FUN pop of COLOR! 

Lamp Black Milk Paint for the Base + Chair • Holiday Red for vibrant red • Persimmon • Sunglow • Basil + Westminster Mix • Persian Blue • Royal Purple + Lamp Black Mix
"Chunky harp table with bun feet, updated in General Finishes Antique White and Sunglow! I think this sunny beaut would make the perfect little bistro table! Your day would start off so perfectly happy after enjoying some coffee or tea seated at this cutie. Again, I'm impressed with the blend-ability of General Finishes Milk Paint. It made creating this ombre base a dream. (The sunflower was also hand-painted in the same colors as the base.)" - The Boho Basement RVA    

"After a good sanding, I painted the dresser in...

"After a good sanding, I painted the dresser in General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint. The top was stained in a custom mix of General Finishes Antique Walnut and Java Gel Stains." - Upcycling by Amy    

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"I posted these end tables on my page as a piece I was working on and someone asked to customize them and I took them up on it! Painted in General Finishes Queenstown Gray and stained in General Finishes Antique Walnut and Java Gel Stains." - Upcycling by Amy  
"There is something so classic and timeless about beige. So many shades, so much possibility. I doubt I'll ever tire of it! To create this look we used: General Finishes Millstone (10 parts) to Lamp Black (1 part). Fine weave cane, antique brass hardware and Tempaper liners." - Saved By Design        
"This dresser was painted in Blue Moon by General Finishes, distressed lightly and finished. Sanded and stained top and bottom for a contrast. New apothecary style pulls added for a modern look." - Rosie's Rustics    
"General Finishes Basil Milk Paint was the perfect color choice for this piece. " - Gracefully Modern    
"I've been itching to do a blended piece for a while and finally had the opportunity with this beaut!...
"Time for tea! This “Molly” children’s table and chairs is too sweet! Painted with General Finishes Milk Paint in Ballet Pink and tabletop stained with General Finishes oil based stain in Antique Cherry, this set is ready for some major pretend play sessions! She’s been top coated with two coats of GF water based topcoat for added protection." - The Shabby Peacock    
"French country design is timeless because of its casual and comfortable elegance that's never ostentatious.   This 1954 Davis Cabinet Co corner cabinet was the perfect candidate for a French Country design with its twist pillars and soft curves in the base. To create this looks we used    General Finishes Basil, Coastal Blue & Lamp Black to create this custom hue" - Saved By Design    
"Twilight - the deepest navy that hints on a shade of black." - Saved By Design    
"Lane tallboy refinished in General Finishes Reverent Gray. Added old, beat up reclaimed wood to draw fronts with new card catalog hardware. Top was sanded and stained in Kona. Cut base off and added feet to compliment hardware." - Elm Street Designs    

"This handmade glass cabinet is refinished in General Finishes Blue Moon with Black Gel Stained shelves. Floral wallpaper for the wall and new hairpin legs and hardware in black. Perfect place to store books, little pretty things and much more."

"Solid oak coffee table.Stain color- General Finishes water based Graphite Paint color- GF Seagull Gray with a Graphite color wash over it." - Nap Time Furniture Creations    
"New, different, unique! This beautiful vintage dresser has received a fun facelift! She had been refinished in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint with IOD - Iron Orchid Designs paint inlay Indigo floral." - Simply Unearthed    
"Check out this transformation. This dresser is going into a sweet baby girls room. I put a lot of girly details into it. This dresser is hand painted in General Finishes Reverent Gray, added textured wallpaper to the drawer fronts, distressed for interest, top refinished in GF Graystone Water Based Stain." - Butterfly Creations    
"We revamped this sewing cabinet into a vanity/desk. I have been wanting to use General Finishes Ballet Pink on a piece forever and this just seemed like the perfect time to do it. And the gorgeous upholstery fabric I found sealed the deal. The piece is sealed with GF High Performance Top Coat in satin for extra durability. All of the original hardware was used." - Newbac Designs    
"Roos Cedar chest painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and sealed with HPTC (High Performance Topcoat) Satin. Hardware updated with gold Rustoleum spray paint." - Weathered Edge Furniture, LLC.    
"Dining room table set refinished. This two tone look brings new life to the set and gives it a modern look. Base and chairs: General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint Table top: General Finishes Antique Oak Water Based Stain" - Flipping Unbelievable    
"I have done several of these hutch refinishes and this by far is my absolute favorite. So much that I have seriously given thought to keeping it (who else needs a bigger home !!!). Refinished in General Finishes Westminster Green and Dark Chocolate, a deep green hue accented with new hardware, original stain inside with new wallpaper." - Sage Furnishings    
"A very large, functional vintage desk. This French Country desk was made by DMI Furniture. It is constructed of mostly wood and some engineered materials. Updated using General Finishes Milk Paint in Empire Gray. It was lightly distressed, and the beautiful, original antique brass pulls were left as is." - Garage 9 v2    
"Refinished in a custom color mix of Westminster Green and Lamp Black by General Finishes. This has a light distressing around the edges and newly stained top!"

"I had to remove a few old layers of paint to start with (not an easy/fun task). After hours and hours of removing paint I had to finish it all off with a good sanding the top to the bare wood. After that a good cleaning. Then on to paint and stain. Katie chose java gel for the top. And for the body she wanted white so I used...

"Vintage French Provincial desk by Dixie Furniture freshened up using General Finishes Milk Paint in Antique White. The hardware is not original to the piece but was on it when I bought it. It suits the style of the desk well." - Garage 9 v2    
"We are so in love with this New England coast feel with the neutral Reverent Gray by General Finishes and subtle gold modern hardware that really tied the look together." - Moses Restorations    
"A nice pair of nightstands that were made by separating an antique vanity. They were given an update using General Finishes Milk Paint in Driftwood, and then lightly distressed. The antique brass pulls are not original, but were on the vanity when I bought it. I think the style fits well with the set." - Garage 9 v2    
"Who doesn’t need a display hutch to show off their pretties?! This hutch was made by Oakcrafters Bentwood. It is solid oak. The top is natural while the remaining portion is painted in General Finishes Lamp Black." - Rae of Faith    

This gorgeous hutch took some time but I am soo happy with the finished piece. Refinished in layers of Westminister Green, Gulf Stream Blue, Patina Green, Emerald and Snow White by General Finishes. My customer picked out this heavy studded gold glitter paper for the back. Original hardware in gold.

"My first deep green piece, ever! My customer asked for spruce, so I mixed General Finishes Emerald and Coastal Blue until I got the desired color. Top coated with GF High Performance Topcoat Satin for a beautiful finish.Top stained with Colonial Maple Gel Stain. " - Vintage Painted Pieces    
"It’s a combo of Emerald and Dark Chocolate GF Milk Paint. I added a black glaze for dimension and sealed it with satin High Performance Topcoat." LaDeeDa Design    
"We are really feeling this combo of General Finishes Basil Milk Paint and Hickory Water Based Stain. It’s the perfect combo for this table and bringing some color into your kitchen!!" - Moses Restorations    

The top is solid maple and the shelves are oak-all wood was sanded down to its original state and sealed with General Finishes protective Arm-R-Seal topcoat. The body was painted using their Milk Paint in Basil.

"Add a modern touch to your office with this contemporary desk refinished in Lamp Black Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain by General Finishes." - 612ReDo    
"As you can see in the 'before' photo this piece had MULTIPLE layers of paint and had cracked over the whole piece. Also the panel on the right door was completely cracked almost all the way up the door. So first we had to remove as much of the paint as possible with sanding snd chemicals (this was the bulk of the work honestly) and we also removed the top, broken door panel and the shelves. We then added in new door panels and and created the new shelves and top. The piece was primed and...
"Look at this dreamy piece of goodness. It has me drooling! Hand painted in General Finishes Lamp Black, textured wallpaper added, distressed, new hardware added." - Butterfly Creations    

Empire Gray Milk Paint custom painted secretary.