Milk Paint

Beauteous Bayberry Green chest redesigned by the very talented Natalie at Deeply Distressed_! She used Bayberry Green Milk Paint on this piece. Unfortunately we don't make this color anymore, but don't worry - you can mix it up yourself with 21oz. of Millstone, 2oz. of Sunglow, 1oz. of Dark Chocolate, and 1oz. Emerald Green. Natalie says, "Bayberry Green... You made me do it AGAIN!"
Drool-worthy antique Limbert buffet redesigned with Driftwood Milk Paint by Robert & Rose at Reclaim & Relove_! You can find this stunner at The Umbrella Bird: House of Furniture_. "Early 1900's Limbert buffet painted in General Finishes Driftwood (my new fav color!). Natural wood was restored & can be seen on the top, drawers, and legs. Gorgeous details and so much storage, top drawer is felted & has dividers."
"BEFORE AND AFTER: Miss Crysti did a stunning job transforming her dining room set with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance top coat! She did a great job picking out her new fabric color and reupholstering the seats!" -Red Poppy Pickin' by Chelsea's Creations LLC
"Client Brandy did a gorgeous job painting and distressing her chair and base of her gorgeous table in Antique White Milk Paint by General Finishes! Makes the room feel so much brighter." -Red Poppy Pickin' by Chelsea's Creations LLC

Re classyfied refinished the top of this extraordinary coffee table using General Finishes Java Gel Stain and the base in Antique White Milk Paint.

The Modern Cottage Company refinished this extraordinary farmhouse buffet using General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint.
Elegantly Shabby Decor_ refinished this dresser with GF Basil Green Milk Paint accented with Winter White Glaze Effects. The top and knobs were both stained with Java Gel Stain. Great look!
It has been a challenge this summer finding time to complete projects with both kids at home full time. But, I have finally finished this Drexel dresser that I started several months ago. I am very pleased with the finished product! This dresser was painted in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint with Patina Green on the inside drawers for a pop of color, and sealed with their High Performance Top Coat. It was given all new brass hardware and lined with a pretty turquoise scalloped paper...
Loving this classic color combo from Shannon of Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats_ of St. Charles, MO. This buffet was refinished with GF Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain.
Check out our most recent kitchen makeover! We pulled it together just in time for wedding guests to arrive! It was finished in Antique White with a black inking line. The cabinets have a brand new look and they love it!!! - Nicole from Rescued Furnishings_
How chic is this rustic industrial cabinet turned coffee table by Chris at Garage 9_! She distressed Somerset Gold over Lamp Black Milk Paint and sealed this beauty with High Performance Top Coat. The original pulls added just the right amount of charm!

Holly and Ty at Drabs 2 Fabs_ flipped this outdated RV and transformed it into a charming country chic home! The cabinets were finished with Snow White Milk Paint to brighten up the space. Holly shares, "We have a little side hobby of flipping RV's! We refinished the cabinets in this one with General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and glazed them. We painted the countertop and table with Rustoleums countertop paint, painted the inside of the shower with shower epoxy, tore out the floors and...

Drool-worthy Restoration Hardware-inspired tall boy by ReFind Design by Coco Clare_! This beauty was hand painted with Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and topped with MMSMP in Trophy - try our new Gray Gel Stain for a similar finish!
Stunning French country farmhouse table transformation by Jenny from Rustic Roots_! She used Halcyon Blue Milk Paint sealed with new Flat Out Flat Top Coat, then she restyled the top with Java Gel Stain! She shared, "Thought you might like this French Country farm table I got a lot of hits for it. I painted it with Halcyon Blue, FOF sealer for the base and chairs. I roughed up the top of the table and let the sun bleach it out a bit than I lightly sanded it and rubbed a tiny bit of Java over...
White, bright, and beautiful! Devon at Bride on a Bike_ shared this buffet redesigned with Antique White Milk Paint and light distressing. Devon says, "One of my all time favorite pieces Jay and I have painted is this mega buffet. Well today we brought it to its new forever home. My friends Stuart & Stephina at The Holmestead just bought a beautiful new home where this fits right in. I'm secretly a little happy that I can still see this piece when I'm at their house."
What a stunner! Susan at Saw Nail and Paint_ restyled this charming Lane cedar chest with a French love letter stencil, Java Gel Stain, and a custom navy! Susan shared, "It definitely feels like fall today (and the darkness is making it hard to get good photos!). But, here is a look at a newly refinished Lane cedar chest from 1929... I applied one coat of General Finishes Java Gel Stain, let it dry for a day, and then sealed it. I sanded and painted the body with a custom navy blue made with a...

Shades of Shabby_ outdid themselves with this Marilyn Monroe dresser! It was painted with GF Driftwood Milk Paint and accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.

Loving this Antique White painted chair from Oliver and Rust_! The subtle distressing is a great touch. Gorgeous transformation!
Artsy Chicks Rule_ gave this bookcase a new look with a custom mix of GF Persian Blue Milk Paint with a touch of Lamp Black Milk Paint. This inside got a fresh coat of GF Snow White Milk Paint and the entire piece was accented with Winter White Glaze Effects. Nancy of Artsy Chicks Rule says, "I just adore that Winter White Glaze! I’m looking forward to using it again." Get all the details of this project at...

We adore this sweet dining set by Red Poppy Pickin' by Chelsea's Creations LLC. The table and chairs were painted in GF's Somerset Gold Milk Paint, distressed and sealed with High Performance top coat. Check out that beautiful fabric!

Helen Nichole Designs refinished this beautiful black buffet using General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint. Lovely!

This stunning chest was refinished by Saw Nail and Paint_. The top and drawers were stained with one coat of GF Java Gel Stain and the body was painted with Lamp Black Milk Paint. The entire piece was sealed with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat. Love this stylish two tone look!

This simple and sweet buffet was refinished by Ferpie and Fray_ with General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint. This piece will be available at The Modern Cottage Company_ in Tacoma, WA. Stop by and check it out and be sure to purchase your favorite GF products while you're there!
We're loving this bold and beautiful travel-inspired desk restyle by Gravity Hill Furnishings_! "This is such a great piece of furniture that had been well loved. Prep work, stain and paint has breathed new life into this versatile piece. It will serve you well as a desk, craft table or even a catchall in a large entry way area. The top and drawer front are stained with General Finishes Java Gel Stain. The finish is protected with GF High Performance Top Coat in Satin. The body of this table is...
This sophisticated two-toned desk upcycle by Beth at Mary Beth's Place_ has left us speechless! She used Seagull Gray and Snow White Milk Paint, sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin for just the right sheen. Beth shares, "The crystal knobs I added give it a little bit of bling! One of the things that I loved so much about this desk is that all of the sides were finished and it would look great floating in a room." See the full transformation here!...
We can't get enough of this brilliant Persian Blue buffet makeover by Kristen at Dressers and Jujubes_! She antiqued the piece with Van Dyke Brown Glaze and sealed with High Performance Topcoat for maximum protection. Kristen says, "This buffet was done in General Finishes Persian Blue with Van Dyke Glaze and High Performance Top Coat!"
Starkey at Fresco Decor_ shared the absolute sweetest little sitting spot finished in Lamp Black Milk Paint! Isn't it to die for?
"Glazed. Red. Perfection Buddha and dresser..." We couldn't have said it better ourselves! What a stunning setup by Carlos at Arroyave Studio_. He shares, "This one has all GF products! Holiday Red, Van Dyke Brown Glaze and HP top coat... Take a look at our gallery! And thank you, we love GF!"
Airdrie Furniture Revival says, "This week I've had the pleasure of doing this wacky, sweet little dresser for an upcoming nursery! This was done using General Finishes Royal Purple and Driftwood Milk Paints."

Super adorable HGTV Fixer Upper inspired farmhouse bench. This was re-purposed out of a school desk, circa 1920's. We used General Finishes Antique White and added a Farmhouse Paint Pigeon Blue stripe, then distressed to perfection! High Performance Top Coat in Satin finishes this piece for durability. Super thrilled with how it turned out!! - Shannon of Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats_

Loving this cabinet update from Rhonda Donnelly! Master bath remodel complete with beautiful Driftwood cabinets and HP flat. Chrome hardware will complete the look. Driftwood is such a beautiful color to work with as the coverage is excellent and smooth. Thanks for sharing Rhonda!

Lamp Black Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain were the perfect choices for this sweet serpentine restyle by Shannon at Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats_! Shannon says, "Sharing a piece we did for a charity fundraiser. General Finishes Lamp Black made the perfect choice for this antique serpentine dresser. We used our favorite stain - Java Gel to get a rich finish and the cute fabric gave it just the right touch." Check out the General Finishes YouTube channel for great tips, tricks, and how-to's at...
Charming coffee table upcycle by Rhonda Donnelly using Persian Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain! What a lovely combo. Rhonda shares, "This chunky pine coffee table was a fun project. Body was painted in Persian Blue. I sanded the top down to bare wood and applied Java Gel Stain. Project was completed with HP Flat. Love the coverage that Persian Blue provided. I think it is my new favorite color."

We can't get over this fabulous faux bamboo and brass console makeover by Christina at Phoenix Restoration! She used Snow White Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Satin for a crisp finish. Want to be featured by General Finishes? Tag us in photos of your projects featuring our products!

THIS SET IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! My client Alesia completed this chair in my simple chair Reupholstery workshop and purchased this gorgeous vanity 'as is' in my DIY ROOM. She painted the set in Seagull Gray with High Performance Top Coat by General Finishes and she did a perfect job staging it. - Red Poppy Pickin' by Chelsea's Creations LLC_

Simpatica_ shared this fantastic front door face lift. "General Finishes Millstone and Basil Milk Paint used to refresh this front door area in Kingsbarns, Scotland. Looks lovely and even the painter was impressed with the coverage and overall performance of this paint. And we stock it in the shop!"

Awesome before and after from Team Sutton Designs_! After sanding off all the chipping paint, we a laid down 2 coats of General Finishes Enduro Sanding Sealer. I did this because no matter how much sanding we did, some areas where the veneer was removed was still rough and rugged. We essentially had to build a layer of sanding sealer to make a level surface for the paint. After the sealer had dried, I sprayed on 3 coats of General Finishes Milk Paint in Driftwood." I went over the detail...

Red Poppy Pickin' by Chelsea's Creations LLC refinished this beautiful chair using General Finishes Patina Green Milk Paint.

Airdrie Furniture Revival says, "I can't seem to get enough of General Finishes Lamp Black lately! It's such a classic and elegant colour."

Ready for some Hollywood glam? Vintage dresser refinished with Seagull Gray, Snow White and for a little surprise, Halcyon Blue in the drawers. Sealed with HP Topcoat in Satin. This is one of my most popular color combinations! - Mary Beth's Place_

Loving this dreamy buffet from The Modern Cottage Company_. It was painted in the lovely combo of GF Seagull Gray and Antique White Milk Paint.

This was a beast and I dreaded starting on her but once I did I couldn't stop. The only way to bring her back to life in my mind was to paint by hand. The details on this dramatic piece popped perfectly and I was thrilled. It's true beauty can only be seen in person. I love GF products and seldom ever use any others. - 4 Heaven's Sake Furniture

Beautiful bench restyle by Linda Whitlock using Driftwood Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat!
This sweet little side table is looking lovely in Lamp Black Milk Paint with light distressing by Shannon at Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats! Shannon shares, "We are loving this super cute side table painted in General Finishes Lamp Black. It was a game table in its former life and we've updated it with a classy timeless look!"
Darling desk makeover using Antique White Milk Paint and wax by Kasie Jonas! Thanks so much for sharing!
This romantic renaissance-style dining set was refinished with a custom mix of Tuscan Red and Holiday Red Milk Paint, then topped with Java Gel Stain by Rachel's Re-purposed Restorations_!
"You can't go wrong with General Finishes Buttermilk Yellow! Isn't it adorable on the side table! Add a little distressing and seal with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat and you are all done. Love it- Kim Seitz - Seitz Antiques and Collectibles." ~Thanks so much for sharing this adorable piece, Kim!
Make a bold statement with a colorful front door restyle! Ginger Watkins upped her home's curb appeal with Lamp Black and Sunglow Milk Paints, sealed with Exterior 450 Top Coat in Semigloss for maximum protection against the elements. Learn more about General Finishes exterior products here: http://bit.ly/Unpd8m
"Vintage record cabinet repurposed into a stylish TV stand. Chevron fabric adds contemporary style by Beth at Born in a Barn Antiques_! Distressed GF Lamp Black, with GF High Performance Top Coat." ~Thanks for sharing your lovely work, Beth!
We're crushing on this charming set of Coral Crush nightstands by The Shabby Chicas located at Homestead Handcrafts_! They used our new Flat Out Flat matte top coat for a velvet, wax-like finish. "Heywood Wakefield Night Stands updated with General Finishes Coral Crush Milk Paint. Maple and very solid. After some light distressing, we topped them off with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Flat Out Flat. The Shabby Chicas carry the full line of General Finishes Milk Paints, Gel...