"I just bought a new house and I might need to put this in it, seriously. But for now, it is in the store. Chunky, exaggerated, ornate buffet." Update: "***SOLD*** (and NOT to me!)" -Modern Vintage Refinished in General Finishes Patina Green Milk Paint with a Java Gel Stained Top.
"We love how General Finishes Antique White looks on this beautiful curved front chest of drawers. You can never go wrong with this classic look!"
-Shannon from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats
"Today there will not be a click it (I might post one tomorrow if you all want?!?!) because I am participating in a fabulous blog hop hosted by Alice of Thoughts from Alice. She challenged 30 bloggers to find something at a thrift shop or the like for less than $25 and restyle or repurpose it into your holiday decor.
...I knew that I wanted to create a new advent calendar…. something more rustic and neutral to fit the look I am going for this year. I had no idea how I would make it or what I...
Lamp Black painted on porcelain top (it still amazes me the surfaces that it sticks to!) and just one coat of Java to give it a fresh look. - Metamorphosis- Transforming the look of Furniture
Chrissie's Collection refinished this vanity with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain. Love this classic timeless color combination!
Check out this great technique by Restored By Rachel. "Reverse glazing, it's my new thing." "I wanted this Sheraton buffet to have a rustic, layered look but I still wanted it to be smooth to the touch. I sanded it down and applied 'Dark Chocolate' as a base coat. Then a little heavy handed, applied 2 coats of 'Antique White' leaving it heavier in some spots and less in others to give a depth of color. I was sure to spare the corners and crevices so the base coat would still show and create a...
Lovely detail shot shared by Brookielynn's Bungalow! Persian Blue Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze make the perfect combination, especially when paired with Duck Fabric! 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 http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
Chrissie of Chrissie's Collection has been hard at work! She gave new life to this divine vintage desk using Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain, with the details accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze. Chrissie says, "You can find the General Finishes paint products in all 3 of our locations. More information on our website at
www.chrissiscollection.com." Check it out and order your own products!
Shannon from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats says, "To get this look we used General Finishes Coastal Blue and the top was stained with Minwax Special Walnut. Those old knobs had to go and drawers were lined with a classic pattern. The transformation here was HUGE!"
Oh I can't say enough about how cute this table turned out!! This is a customer piece we refinished in General Finishes Seagull Gray, Basil, Persian Blue, and Halcyon Blue all at the customers request. Couldn't love it anymore! -Mellanie from For The Love of Furniture
Meredith Jones Leider refinished this beautiful piece in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint!
Hello I Live Here says, "General Finishes you bring my client piece to life!" GF's Lamp Black Milk Paint was applied, distressed, glazed and sealed with top coat!
"Lately, I've been really loving the idea of making pieces look old and weathered without actually distressing them and I can't get enough of white and grey.
Cage-front nightstands have gotten harder and harder to find!
Instead of our usual fancy finish with gold leaf, etc we kept these pretty simple with Snow White from General Finishes. On top of the Snow White, Black glaze, watered down and heavily wiped back. The insides are fresh and clean with Snow White paint and several coats of...
This mahogany chest was refinished with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint with detail glazing by Chrissie's Collection.
The Green Bureau shared this one of a kind piece!"This piece inspired a new custom color mix that we call "Cherry Tomato" (equal parts General Finishes Persimmon and Holiday Red). It's a great modern red that works well on this small, traditional piece."
Antique beauty!! This headboard was refurbished as a custom order for a client in General Finishes Antique White. We love the crackle and aged character that this piece displays. LOVELY!! - This beautiful headboard was shared by Shannon of Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats! 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
http://bit...
These gorgeous midcentury modern "guitar pick" tables were too good to not share! Christina at Phoenix Restoration used Snow White Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain, High Performance Topcoat in Gloss, and metallic gold spray paint on the legs for an extra glam touch. GF Tip: All stains need a topcoat, especially Gel Stains. They're loaded with pigment and need a topcoat to seal and protect the color. What's the best top coat to use over Gel Stain? Find out here:...
We just love Christina's work over at Phoenix Restoration! She used Persimmon Milk Paint on this delightful nightstand, then sealed it with High Performance Topcoat in Gloss for maximum shine. New to spraying? Learn how to spray General Finishes Water-Based Top Coat in this video: http://bit.ly/1wuurwI
Rachel of Restored By Rachel shared this stunning restyle using Coastal Blue Milk Paint! Says Rachel, "Coastal Blue is my favorite navy ever!! It's perfect. It's the best balanced shade and it complimented this retro piece perfectly!!" Learn how to hand apply General Finishes Milk Paint here:
http://bit.ly/1xCLHkp
Cottage Paints says, "Craft time with General finishes Antique White, Queentown Gray, and two old books." How fun!
You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
Crystal Brownlee and her husband Lukas completely transformed their stunning master bathroom with the help of General Finishes products! Great team work!
To start, the couple found an antique dresser to transform into their sink. They also purchased a new light, mirror, sink, faucet and metal décor for the bottom of the dresser. Lukas then customized all of the dresser drawers so that they could work with the plumbing! Wow!
GF’s Lamp Black Milk Paint was applied to the bottom of the dresser...
Isn’t this kitchen gorgeous? Amy Orrick Clements completely refinished her cabinets using General Finishes Lamp Black and Linen Milk Paints!
You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
"Some may think your "Holiday Red" is the perfect color for Christmas but we are in LOVE with your " Brick Red" Milk Paint. How cute is this?" -Shabby and Sew Much Mor
We love this festive decor. Great work!
This adorable vintage country hutch was refinished with General Finishes Halcyon Blue Milk Paint on the outside and Millstone on the inside. Urbane Reclamation says, "I love how smoothly the colors went on - no visible paint strokes!"
I just wanted to share this fun dresser that I painted with Emerald Green and Corinth Blue. These are such great bright colors for Boho lovers! - The Splattered Smock
Chrissie's Collection painted this 12 drawer mahogany dresser with General Finishes Buttermilk Yellow Milk Paint. Love the antiqued finish and dark stained top. Such a stunning piece!
Amanda of Ferpie and Fray hit the mark with this gorgeous set! She used Antique White Milk Paint accented with arrow stenciling. Says Amanda, "I used Antique White by General Finishes with a mix of solid and dry brushing (one of my favorite things to do). It creates so much character without mixing the busyness of other colors." To get that beautiful distressed look, here are some antiquing, distressing, & aging techniques to try before applying Glaze Effects:...
This sweet vanity was upcycled with Buttermilk Yellow Milk Paint by Shannon of Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats! Says Shannon, "Buttermilk Yellow is such a soft, pretty color and we think it looks perfect on this vanity!" Find out how to hand apply General Finishes Milk Paint in this video tutorial!
http://bit.ly/1xCLHkp
Marvelous Millstone and Antique White two-toned makeover by Busy Bee Boutique! "Sold quick! Thanks for a great product!" 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 http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
Meredith Jones Leider used Antique White and Lamp Black Milk Paints on this darling dining set and matching ladder chairs, all sealed with High Performance Top Coat! Stumped on which top coat to use on a piece? This quick video reveals how to choose a top coat for interior applications:
http://youtu.be/torOAQy91q4
Check out these chic and shiny metallic end tables refinished with Driftwood Milk Paint by Airdrie Furniture Revival! "These have been done in one of my FAVOURITE colours to work with, General Finishes Driftwood. I've applied silver glaze overtop for a metallic look." A quick tutorial on prepping General Finishes Milk Paint:
http://bit.ly/1llHz49
Shades of Chic refinished this lovely desk and chair in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat!
Mary Beth's Place says, "I used General Finishes in Lamp Black on the body only and left the very old drawers as is. And then I sealed the entire piece in GF Satin Topcoat. The Beast that Turned Into a Beauty."
Visit the Mary Beth's Place blog, here:
www.marybethsplaceca.blogspot
Relove Designs: Reclaimed & Renewed Furnishings says, "Helped a dear friend re-stain her kitchen cabinets. It turned out so beautiful!! ... We used General Finishes Java Gel Stain.....and we didn't even have to remove the cabinet doors!!! Really!!! Cool stuff!"
We agree! You did a great job!!
This headboard and footboard were accented with GF Coastal Blue Milk Paint by Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats of St. Charles, MO. Just perfect!
Modern Vintage used a unique combo of GF Milk Paint on this piece to give it this one of a kind look. It got a base coat of Patina Green, then it was brushed with a mix of Coastal Blue, Lime and Klein Blue. Then it was glazed with a quick wipe of Java Gel Stain.
Cassie from Primitive & Proper made these amazing wood candle holders. She cut 3 varying lengths from an old log in her yard, chipped off the bark sanded the ends smooth and drilled a hole in the top for the candles to fit. Lastly, she used GF Antique White Milk Paint to give them a dipped look. They are a perfect addition to any holiday decor.
We think this is one of the sweetest little nightstands. We painted it with General Finishes Antique White (our go-to" white) and knob was painted in Oil Rubbed Bronze. It’s fresh, fun and 100% beautiful!" - This pretty nightstand was shared by Shannon at Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats! You can see more pieces painted in General Finishes paint on their FB page. Find out how to hand apply General Finishes Milk Paint here!
http://bit.ly/1xCLHkp
Charming china cabinet up-cycle by The Green Bureau in Evening Plum Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects.
"Mixing a little Lamp Black in with the Evening Plum darkens the color to create a deeper, richer purple that worked well on the inside of our china cabinet." -The Green Bureau
How to apply Glaze Effects over General Finishes Milk Paint & make repairs: http://bit.ly/...
Keith & Sharon of Heavenly Pieces-Vintage Furniture Redeemed gave this antique dresser a beautiful makeover using Antique White Milk Paint accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze, with Java Gel Stain on top! Find out how to choose a top coat for interior applications here:
http://youtu.be/torOAQy91q4
Another adorable Antique White restyle, courtesy of Meredith Jones Leider! Antique White provides a timeless, yet fresh look to any piece. Wondering how to prep existing finishes before painting or staining? Find out here:
http://bit.ly/1FJNSXG
Have some bright Thanksgiving cheer with these sweet weathered Patina Green side tables! These beauties were shared by Jane at Morning Dew Creations. Jane says, "Love love love your paint! I use it almost exclusively." You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
Beth of Mary Beth's Place gave this sweet little side table a makeover using Lamp Black Milk Paint! Lamp Black is a great, neutral color to match any home decor. Learn how to prep a piece before using Milk Paints here!
http://bit.ly/1llHz49
GadgetSponge.com - Repurposing, Upcycled & Nature took an old vintage locker door and frame and created this amazingly cool bench! The base was painted with GF Klein Blue Milk Paint and it was distressed to perfection. Check out Gadgetsponge.com to see more unique repurposed pieces.
Vintage Rejuvenations of Orange County, CA refinished this dresser with GF Lamp Black Milk Paint, added awesome gold card file pulls and slightly distressed.
I decided on a classic black for this little dresser and used 4 coats of General Finishes Lamp Black" milk paint (it's the best black, I love it every time I use it). Once it had cured I sealed it with 3 coats of GF's high performance gloss poly which made this piece look extra classy!" - The Weathered Door
As winter nears, I need as much sunshine as possible! - Modern Vintage. This dresser and chair painted with GF Buttermilk Yellow Milk Paint are definitely bright and cheery. Just what we need on this cold and snowy Wisconsin day!
We're loving this beautiful Ethan Allen maple bed makeover by Danielle at Finding Silver Pennies! Danielle used Antique White Milk Paint in a Finish Max Pro Sprayer for smooth, even coverage. Says Danielle, "I decided on a creamy white... The finish it gave on the bed (with the sprayer) is also amazing, nice and smooth, almost like a factory finish." See the full transformation on her blog!
http://bit.ly/1FkOcdA Learn how to spray General...
We have a major crush on this stunning piece by Chrissie at Chrissie's Collection... What a beautiful bench! "French loveseat crafted from an antique bed by my amazingly talented husband. Painted in General Finishes Linen with Warm Silver highlights (from Modern Masters) and an antiqued finish." Here are some tips for prepping existing finishes before painting or staining:
http://bit.ly/1nOpkRQ
We updated this vintage hall tree with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint, distressed it lightly to highlight the details, and shined it up with High Performance Top Coat in Satin. So thrilled with how this piece turned out! - Divine vintage upcycle by The Green Bureau (
http://on.fb.me/1ru1blw) How to choose a top coat for interior applications:
http://youtu.be/torOAQy91q4
