Phenomenal table upcycle by Pish Posh Boutique_ using Java Gel Stain and Linen Milk Paint! "When this table came to us it was a sticky mess! Stripped, sanded and stained to nearly new perfection. Seats and table top done in General Finishes Java Gel Stain. Chairs and table legs painted in General Finishes Linen."
"Just added this beautiful side server to our booth at the Funky Monkey Vintage Store_ _ This piece was painted in Antique White, and the top was stained in Georgian Cherry Gel Stain, both by General Finishes! We are loving this combo!" What a beauty by Belle Maison_!
Gorgeous vintage Henry Link Bali Hai set by Chris at Garage 9_! Chris shares, "The color? General Finishes Buttermilk! I love the color Jackie chose for the dresser set. I hadn't used that color before. When Jackie's parents came with their truck to pick everything up, I remarked what a happy color it was. Her mom, Susan, said it was funny that I used the word happy, because that was the same word Jackie had used to describe the color while she was looking at paint chips."
Airdrie Furniture Revival refinished this stylish plank top coffee table using General Finishes Gray Gel Stain, Snow White Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. We love this look!
Between Sisters says, "When I found this bench it was on the curb ready to be tossed, but lucky me found it and I think the end result is Beautiful! It was painted with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint!"
The Painted Drawer says, "I’m halfway done with my painted kitchen cabinets! I’ve finished the bottom cabinets in General Finishes milk paint in Millstone. I really love this color. First, let me say that painting my cabinets in this paint is a dream. It is super silky to apply and dries quickly. I painted in one direction for the first coat and the opposite direction for the second coat and it left no brush marks. Honestly, they look factory painted." Learn more about this project by...
Buy Smart Now_ shared this French Provincial desk refinished with GF Antique White and Seagull Gray Milk Paint with a touch of Champagne Pearl Effects. What a classy look!
Loving this bright and bold Sunglow Milk Paint dresser by Sharon G. Thomspon. Sharon say, "This is the happiest color! I painted this for a client to use as a changing table/dresser in her nursery. What a lucky baby girl!"
This buffet looks so elegant after being painted in Lamp Black. Thanks General Finishes for creating such a beautiful shade of black - we use it all of the time. - Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats_ of St. Charles, MO. Check out more at
http://www.sweetthreepeats.com/
Persnickety's Awesomeness Emporium_ refreshed this desk with General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint. Love the sheet music lined drawers. Such a special touch!
Alison at Trent River Designs shared the sweetest chest upcycle using Snow White Milk Paint for a clean look! Try our Burnished Pearl Effects for a metallic accent on your pieces. Alison says, "Solid 3 drawer small chest with dovetail drawers now available. Painted in General Finishes Snow White with Gold metallic paint and super cute crystal knobs. Come see at my booth in Southern Persnickety!"
Isn't this Coastal Blue dresser to die for?! Keli at The Byrd's Nest_ restyled this custom piece with our Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain on top for a rich, warm finish. Keli shared, "This beauty is on its way to its new home! General Finishes you never disappoint... Gorgeous Coastal Blue distressed base with a beautiful Java stained top! This custom piece is going to a sweet little boy and he is sure to enjoy it for years to come!"
Sweet William Vintage shared the loveliest Lamp Black cabinet upcycle! They said, "Whew. Working on this baby has been a labor of love. Almost makes me want to keep it." Check out the General Finishes YouTube channel for great tips, tricks, and how-to's at
http://bit.ly/1wyzr4O
Dressers and Jujubes painted this beautiful buffet in General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and white glaze. After some light distressing, the piece was sealed with Flat Out Flat Top Coat! "LOVE your products!"
Look at this fun MCM piece which we gave a makeover using General Finishes Snow White & Seagull Gray Milk Paint! We love how it turned out, how about you? - available at Granny's Korner_ - The Vintique Barn_
Gorgeous vintage bedroom set restyled with Seagull Gray and Snow White Milk Paint on the accents by Vintage/Old/Loved_!
As usual, beautiful work by The Shabby Chicas located at Homestead Handcrafts_! They shared, "French Provincial 6 Drawer Dresser. Refinished with General Finishes Milk Paint in Driftwood on the body and Seagull Gray on the drawer fronts. We added Snow White to hightlight some of the trim. The bronze colored hardware was dry brushed with Snow White. We then dry brushed a mix of Argentine Pearl Effects and Pitch Black Glaze. The dresser was topped off in General Finishes Top Coat in Satin then...
Ombre is the name of the game! Gorgeous restyle using Lamp Black Milk Paint and a gradient of Java and Prairie Wheat Gel Stains by Sharon at Heavenly Pieces-Vintage Furniture Redeemed_! Sharon shares, "Loved doing this custom makeover with graduating stains for Lisa! Part of her office makeover!"
Suzanne at The Painted Drawer has been hard at work refinishing her kitchen cabinets with Millstone Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat - don't they look beautiful?! We can't wait to see the whole room! Suzanne shares, "I cannot really rave enough about this paint on my cabinets. It is silky smooth to apply and leaves no brush marks. After two coats on both the fronts and backs of the doors, I applied a coat of General Finishes high performance sealer in Flat... Super easy to apply...
This lovely side table got a fresh new look with General Finishes Persian Blue and Antique White Milk Paint by The Posh Poppy_.
This super stylish desk was painted with GF Lamp Black Milk Paint by The Modern Cottage Company_.
Potentially Chic made this beautiful kitchen look and feel lighter and bigger using General Finishes products. Linen Milk Paint was topped with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects for additional dimension in the detail of the cabinet doors and drawers.
To learn more about this project, visit the blog post:
http://bit.ly/1zxcb6J
Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats transformed this dresser into a vintage coastal treasure using General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint. The Milk Paint was heavy distressing to show the beautiful wood underneath.
Gail of Redbriar Antiques refinished these two end tables using General Finishes Klein Blue Milk Paint.
Saw Nail and Paint says, "It was gloomy in Seattle today and I struggled with the lighting, but I wanted to share these vintage chests. Painted in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint with the original hardware cleaned and shined."
Milk Paint Color Chart:
http://bit.ly/1kionzN
We love this chic china cabinet refinished by Jess DiNuzzo Furniture Designs. General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint and an elegant fabric backing were used to create the transformation.
"So much work went in to this piece to make it what it is now. The curvature and chunkyness of the piece with the big door knocker handles bring so much character to it!!"
Marcy of R Old House Vintage & More_ shared this handsome refinished cabinet. It was painted with GF Coastal Blue and the top was stained with Java Gel Stain. Marcy says, " Has been in the family for over 70 years and was stained with motor oil on top. The gel stain helped blend the original top with stains. Amazing piece!"
Jazmin at Antique to Chic by Jazmin_ shared the sweetest secretary desk restyle using Sunglow Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat! Love it!
How gorgeous is this restored vintage farmhouse sink by Mamye at The Distressed Fleur De Lis_?! She used Persian Blue Milk Paint for a soft turquoise. Mamye shares, "My vintage farmhouse sink is finished! This was truly a 'trash to treasure'!"
Charming country-style dresser in Driftwood and Antique White Milk Paint with heavy distressing by Jessica at Totally Shabbique_!
Check out this beautiful petite buffet refurbished in Seagull Gray and Snow White Milk Paint by Alison at The Modern Cottage Company_! Want to be featured by General Finishes? Tag us in photos of your projects featuring our products!
Amanda of Then & Again refinished this stylish end table set using General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint. Lovely!
The Tattered Princess refinished this lovely desk using General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint topped with Winter White Glaze Effects.
My Passion For Decor refinished this lovely chair using General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint!
"What was the best part of this makeover? The fact I didn't have to wax the paint!! This paint has a nice finish and sheen and doesn't require waxing. Thats a HUGE bonus in my book."
Learn more about this project by visiting the blog post:
http://bit.ly/1LCsd91
"The wood on this piece was beautiful, but the wood was just hiding all those beautiful accents and it just needed something to give it a little more elegance. I decided to go with my favorite white. I chose General Finishes "Antique White" Milk Paint with very little distressing on the accents. I also sealed it in Satin High Performance Top Coat. I also used "Antique Walnut" Gel Stain by General Finishes to show that beautiful wood grain. This color isn't as dark as Java, but it still gives...
The very talented Chelsea at Red Poppy Pickin' by Chelsea's Creations LLC_ shared, "I know this beautiful set won't last long. This french provincial desk and chair set is painted in Patina Green by General Finishes and sealed with High Performance Topcoat. This set is lightly distressed and knobs kept original. The fabric is a beautiful floral white and tan. This set is a perfect addition to any room and such a statement piece... The quality of the milk paint is phenomenal. If you haven't...
"This stunning China Cabinet is the definition of Regal! Hand painted in General Finishes Antique White and a custom mix of Driftwood and Seagull Gray, sealed in High Performance Top Coat Satin. Modern Masters Inc. Pale Gold highlights the gorgeous fretwork on the door and King's Gold gilding wax finishes off this incredible piece!" ~Jill at ReFind Design by Coco Clare_ shared this gorgeous custom piece! To recreate the look, try our new Burnished Pearl Effects for the metallic accents!
Darling Dixie campaign upcycle by Ashley Olivia at Rustic Soul Vintage Goods_ using a custom mix of Coastal Blue and Antique White Milk Paints! Ashley Olivia shares, "On its way to True Treasures! This Dixie Campaigner got a much needed face lift in a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue and Antique White."
I decided to keep the vanity simple and crisp. I used General Finishes Milk Paint in Snow White. With painters tape and a few other paints from my stash, I repeated the pattern from the fabric on the top of the vanity. I considered creating a pattern on the entire surface, but I really liked the simplicity of the corner alone. I switched out the hardware, then sealed the whole thing with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat. I can't overstate my love for this top coat. It truly is my...
Garette Wilson of GW Flooring says, "I love the Antique White Milk Paint. I've thinned it down and used it to whitewash hardwood floors!" Antique White Milk Paint was used to transform to this fabulous floor and commercial water based polyurethane was then added as a sealant. "The green color was color matched to the green on their new Viking stove. The customer was ecstatic with the finished product! Keep bringing the good stuff General Finishes!" -Garette
Garette Wilson of GW Flooring says, "I love the Antique White milk paint. I've thinned it down and used it to whitewash hardwood floors!"
Garette whitewashed the reclaimed pine floorboards and painted the oak ceiling beams in this room using General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint! Fantastic work.
This stunning China Cabinet puts the definition in Regal! Hand painted in General Finishes Antique White and a custom mix of Driftwood and Seagull Gray, sealed in High Performance Top Coat Satin. Modern Masters Inc. Pale Gold highlights the gorgeous fretwork on the door and King's Gold gilding wax finishes off this incredible piece! - ReFind Design by Coco Clare_
Loving this refinished secretary desk by 551 East Furniture Design_! Julia painted it with GF Coastal Blue Milk Paint to give it a handsome new look. See more from Julia at
http://551eastdesign.blogspot.com/
Jill at ReFind Design by Coco Clare_ restyled this gorgeous antique dining set with Antique White Milk Paint, and the adorable tea cart with a custom mix of Driftwood and Seagull Gray Milk Paints! These beauties were sealed with High Performance Topcoat for maximum durability. For metallic accents to mimic that Hollywood Regency style, try our new Pearl Effects in Burnished Pearl! Jill shares, "This antique folding table with 3 extensions and 6 chairs has all been hand painted in General...
"This little beauty will be available tomorrow. Come down and see it in person! Painted with General Finishes Millstone, lightly distressed and waxed." ~ The Distressed Gentleman_ shared the sweetest Millstone makeover! What a beauty!
If you haven't been following along with The Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest_, you don't know what you're missing out on! We're loving Thea at Sweet Tea Refinishing_'s take on this month's theme of "geometric design." Thea used Patina Green Milk Paint with Snow White and Champagne Pearl Effects on the details, and her circle-stenciled drawers add the perfect touch! Read all about it here:
http://bit.ly/1FwHwPr Thea also gave us the absolute...
Divine vintage waterfall dresser transformed by Susan at Saw Nail and Paint_! Susan created a custom charcoal gray using our Milk Paints, Antique Walnut Gel Stain, and High Performance Topcoat.
