We love this vintage yardstick coffee table created by Shelley Taylor! GF's Coastal Blue Milk Paint was painted on the table's base, and if you look closely you'll notice that the vintage yardsticks all contain shades of blue and green! Great finds!
Mamye at The Distressed Fleur De Lis added timeless charm to this antique Drexel French Provincial Touraine set with a two-toned finish using Antique White and a custom mix of Linen and Driftwood Milk Paints. Stunning! Seal and protect your finish for years to come! Choose a top coat for interior applications here:
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We can't get enough of this gorgeous "grain-sack" table set by Stephanie at Rehab to Fab! Steph shared her process; "This sophisticated grain sack table set was married together with General Finishes products. The antique table was sanded down, wood conditioner was used and a mix of Antique Walnut & Java Gel Stain was used. Top was sealed with 7 coats of satin Arm-R-Seal for heavy duty durability. The base is 1/4 sawn oak but need some repair. So General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint came...
This lovely hutch was restyled with Lamp Black Milk Paint by Beth of Mary Beth's Place! Beth says, "It took a week of prep before I was able to get to the good stuff... Lamp Black... but it was worth the labor of love to complete this amazing transformation! Once again, GF Lamp Black is my "go to" black paint!" smile emoticon
Another phenomenal furniture transformation by Bonnie at Revolutionaries! This beauty was refinished with Persian Blue Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and High Performance Topcoat in Flat. Bonnie shared, "After painting the General Finishes Persian Blue Dresser, I had to keep using that beautiful blue. (Plus, the dresser sold already!) Next on my redo to-do list was this desk, so naturally, I had to paint it Persian Blue! ...the glaze is great at toning down the color and adding depth. It's...
This mid-century dresser and matching nightstand received a glamorous makeover using General Finishes Milk Paint in Seagull Gray and Snow White. It is sealed with their High Performance Top Coat in Satin. I love the way the two-toned look highlights the raised detail on both pieces! All drawers are dovetailed and finished with a pretty damask paper and original hardware. ~This stunning bedroom set was shared by Burlap & Bristles!
Look what we've been working on! Loveseat crafted from an antique bed. Painted in General Finishes Antique White with an antiqued finish. ~Chrissie's Collection shared this beautiful bench restyle! Chrissie uses a custom mix of glazes for her antique finish, learn how to make your own in this video tutorial!
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Jenny of Rustic Roots took this "drab old oak to fab and current" with General Finishes Linen Milk Paint and water based High Performance Top Coat. The new modern look is fabulous!
Chrissie's Collection painted this mahogany chest with General Finishes Seagull Gray and Antique White Milk Paints. Love this neutral look!
This beauty was refinished by Modern Vintage of Hartville, OH. This dresser was painted with a custom mix of General Finishes Basil Green, Antique White and just a splash of Corinth Blue Milk Paint. The details were highlighted with Linen and Millstone Milk Paints. Love her sweet and subtle style!
Holy smokes Batman! This chair is awesome! Davis Creative Painting, LLC in Jefferson, MO hand painted this chair using General Finishes Lamp Black and Corinth Blue Milk Paints. Check out David Creative Painting at
www.daviscreativepainting.com to see more!
Love the Coral Crush on this beauty. Awesome coverage & distresses so nicely. Java Gel is my go to product, it's like none other! Very easy to work with, love all General Finishes products! - Karla from Hart & Soul Design
Shannon from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats refinished this adorable night stand in General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint. Perfect!
Check out what Pops Restorations did to Grandma's brown furniture. This solid cherry seven drawer chest was transformed with General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and our water based High Performance Top Coat in Satin. "In all total, I applied nine coats of paint and finish to this chest and the outcome was well worth the effort."
Add some sunshine to your day with this beautiful Buttermilk Yellow desk restyle by Alison at The Modern Cottage Company! Alison used MMS White Wax on the details, but we suggest our Winter White Glaze for a more maintenance-free finish! Wondering whether to use wax or a glaze and topcoat? This post weighs the pros & cons of each, along with some suggestions for achieving that vintage wax look using GF products, without the hassle of waxing!
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Coastal Blue Milk Paint with gold accenting seems to be all the rage lately! We're loving this dresser restyle by Chrissie's Collection! Chrissie says, "General Finishes Coastal Blue with gold dipped feet. Yes please!" The accents are Rustoleum Metallic Gold, if you'd like to achieve the same look! Tired of painting by hand? Invest in a sprayer for an even, professional finish and check out our video on how to spray General Finishes Milk Paint:
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The sample we received from you is going a long way, just finished a pair of these elegant side tables with Coastal Blue and Linen. We are big fans of your Milk Paint! We give it the flipper stamp of approval! ~Chantal of Two and a Half Flippers shared this stunning side table transformation with gold accents! Distress those vintage details for added charm! Check out this video on how to Hand Distress General Finishes Milk Paint:
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How gorgeous is this bedroom set shared by Theresa and the ladies over at House of Krafts?! We're loving their custom finish of Antique White dry brushed with layers of Driftwood and Queenstown Grey Milk Paints, a wash of Walnut Wood Stain for antiquing, and High Performance Top Coat in Satin to seal in the beauty! "Our inspiration for the finish is sort of "driftwood meets Restoration Hardware" - The look is achieved by layering lots and lots of different shades of grey on top of Antique White...
Get that rustic repurposed barn wood finish on your door! Sue Schumacher created this look with Driftwood Milk Paint, dry brushed Antique White Milk Paint, distressed in areas back to original wood, stained with Espresso Water-Based Wood Stain, and finished with High Performance Topcoat. Sue says, "Brought new life to my old doors with a new barn look." Which stain should you choose? Tom explains the differences between GF stains and dyes in this video:...
Metamorphosis- Transforming the look of Furniture refinished this great drum pedestal table using General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint topped with Winter White Glaze Effects. GF's Java Gel Stain was applied to the drawer, and the hardware was burnished back to a beautiful gold. We love it!
Shabby Pickins refinished this beautiful nine drawer French Provincial dresser in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint!
Shannon from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats says, "Thank you General Finishes for creating such a beautiful color - Dark Chocolate Milk Paint is amazing! We are loving the rich finish on this custom coffee table painted for our client. We'll definitely be using this color again!!"
Christina of Phoenix Restoration gave new life to this Pier One desk with Antique White Milk Paint and sealed it with High Performance Topcoat in Satin! We recommend our Persian Blue Milk Paint for a similar look, this was finished with Country Chic Paint in Elegance. Check out this video for some tips on applying General Finishes Milk Paint by hand: http://bit.ly/1xCLHkp
Reeves of The Weathered Door shared this stunning antique secretary restyle in a custom mix of blue Milk Paints! Love it! Says Reeves, "It's a mix of Coastal Blue, Persian Blue and some Lamp Black. It's mostly Coastal Blue that I lightened up and greyed out." Bring out those vintage details with some hand-distressing! Learn more in our video tutorial:
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Kristy of Robb Restyle shared this sweet travel-themed chair makeover using Klein Blue Milk Paint and vintage maps! Says Kristy, "I love pairing this Klein Blue Milk Paint from General Finishes with my vintage map pages. It's not quite navy and not quite royal, but a deeply pigmented blue that brings out all the map's rivers and lakes." You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, RockIer Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer...
We adore this Persian Blue dresser restyle by Bonnie of Revolutionaries! Bonnie used Persian Blue Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze, and High Performance Topcoat in Flat. Here's what Bonnie had to say, "All of these products are water based which means easy water clean up! I did two coats of Persian Blue... yes, just two! For a piece so dark, two coats = insanity... I rarely use glazes or waxes, so I was a bit nervous trying the Van Dyke Brown Glaze, but after I felt like it was a fairly simple...
Doris Davis of Davis Creative Painting, LLC refinished this bold and bright nightstand in Lime Green Milk Paint, and the lovely chalkboard frame in Emerald Milk Paint. Be sure to catch her seminar for more great tips!
We're swooning over this 12-drawer French Provincial dresser in Antique White Milk Paint and accented with a custom mix of Van Dyke Brown and Pitch Black Glaze Effects by Chrissie at Chrissie's Collection! Chrissie does gorgeous custom finishes, and she has a great selection of antique pieces for the picking! "We have restocked our booth at University Pickers and have a great selection of furniture on display. You can see a complete listing of our current inventory online at...
Charming corner cabinet transformation by Stacy at Diamond in the Rough using Antique White Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects! Stacy says, "Love this corner cabinet painted in General Finishes Antique White and antique with Van Dyke Brown glaze!" Got some extra Java Gel Stain lying around? Did you know that you can also use Gel Stains as an antiquing glaze? Find out how in this video tutorial!
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I wanted to share a sweet desk I made over with your paint. This one was tricky as the bleed through was really bad! Luckily, the Seagull Gray and Antique White covered great, and I love how the two colors work so well together. Thanks for such a great product! ~This darling desk was shared by Farmhouse Blues Interiors! You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, RockIer Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at...
Love the product - This is painted primarily of Klein Blue and Snow White added to make the other shades of blue. Top coated with High Performance in Gloss -Jim of Heritage Carving and Woodworking LLC
Trent River Designs gave this antique mantel a fantastic new look! It was painted with GF Driftwood Milk Paint and accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze.
Update and Rejuvenate by Kelley created a unique look for this media cabinet by layering General Finishes Patina Green and Lamp Black Milk Paint. Looks fabulous!
"The paint went on amazing. It's my new favorite. I've used a lot of different brands of paint and poly top coat and by far this is the best I've used!"
Melody from My Passion For Decor refinished this lovely dresser using Gf's Coastal Blue Milk Paint topped with GF matte finish.
Melissa from Shabby Roots Boutique refinished this absolutely stunning end table in General Finishes Linen Milk Paint topped with Van Dyke Brown Glaze! A dark wax was also applied over the top. Great work, Melissa!
The Splattered Smock says, "I've been holding on to this dresser for a few months trying to decide how I wanted to paint it. I finally decided to go with a rich navy blue with an espresso top. This is a really nice antique piece, and is literally in mint condition.
Painted with General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint and sprayed with a few coats of polyacrylic to give it a perfectly smooth finish. It has also been glazed with GF's Van Dyke Brown glaze although it is hard to tell from these...
Airdrie Furniture Revival says, "FOR SALE! (But my heart may break a little when she goes) WOWEEEEEE!!!! She's done and I'm in LOVE. This french provincial dresser started out as a Golden Girl and has been transformed with General Finishes Java Gel Stain, Persian Blue Milk Paint and a distressed silver glaze. The original hardware has been painted in an oil rubbed bronze look."
Cassie of Primitive & Proper scored this sideboard at a thrifty price but it was in desperate need of a makeover. " One of my absolute favorite General Finishes colors is Coastal Blue, and I knew this piece would look great in a dark color." The top also got a new look with GF Java Gel Stain.
Susan at Saw Nail and Paint transformed this Thomasville dresser from boring to beautiful with Antique White Milk Paint! Says Susan, "This was my first time using this particular color, and it is a beautiful soft white." You can read the rest of Susan's blog post here!
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Custom ordered French Provincial dresser painted in General Finishes Antique White with a Java stained top. A classic beauty! ~This stunning piece was shared by Chrissie at Chrissie's Collection, she never fails to amaze us with her beautiful work! Check out our video on how to apply Gel Stain on bare wood vs. previously finished wood for more tips!
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Jenny at Clarksville's A Place To Remember transformed this cute little telephone bench with Tuscan Red Milk Paint! Jenny says, "Have I told y'all how much I love General Finishes products? This little gossip/telephone bench needed a face lift and General Finishes Tuscan Red was the winner for this job! Very smooth finish and a rich color to make this piece the perfect addition to that empty space in your home!"
Vintage/Old/Loved refinished this beautiful vintage dresser and nightstand in a mix of GF's Seagull Gray and Snow White Milk Paint sealed with High Performance Top Coat! We love this!
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A Better Way Antiques & Home Decor (
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The Green Bureau created another fabulous custom Milk Paint mix! This green was created using GF's Emerald Green Milk Paint with just a small amount of Coastal Blue Milk Paint, and the proportions are roughly 5 or 6 parts to 1. Loving it! The Green Bureau says, "This large and lovely vintage bow-front dresser was painted in a custom shade of General Finishes green Milk Paint, lightly distressed, glazed just on the details, and all finished with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat."
Nancy of 4 Heaven's Sake says, "This project turned out exactly how I envisioned! GORGEOUS! I didn't have enough of one color to complete this piece so I mixed equal parts of Antique White and Millstone, then 1/4 Basil and 1/4 Buttermilk. I then used High Performance Top Coat in flat and VanDykeBrown glaze over the entire piece. I can ALWAYS count on GF products! LOVE THEM!" Remember that GF's Glaze Effects always requires a top coat sealant! Great work, Nancy!
We agree with LJ at Renewed Purpose when she says, "Sometimes clean and simple is just best!" This stunning dresser and bedroom set was refinished using GF's Antique White Milk Paint.
La Tea Da's shared this beautiful kitchen cabinet makeover. I have the most talented customers -- really, I do! Sherry Barker recently refinished her kitchen cabinets using General Finishes Milk Paint in Millstone. They go great with her granite and are all-around fab! Visit La Tea Da's at 1595 Mohave Dr # 7 Bullhead City, Arizona to purchase GF products and get started on your own project.
Rehab to Fab used GF Lamp Black Milk Paint to refresh this chair and used it to create the stripes on their homemade Grain Sack cushions. How great is that? Get all the details of how to paint your own Grain Sack stripes from Rehab to Fab here: http://on.fb.me/1KuQqdd
Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats brought this farmhouse buffet back to life. A complete overhaul has made this farmhouse buffet beautiful and functional again. It was painted Lamp Black and stained with Java Gel Stain. We've lined the drawers and given it new knobs and it's ready for showtime
This was my client's great-great-grandmother's hutch. I felt guilty painting such a beautiful piece but it turned out so gorgeous that I love it even more now. Painted with GF Driftwood Gray. - Shades of Chic
