My favorite color, again! Basil GF Milk Paint with Antique White Milk Paint as a glaze. Great vintagey color! Now at Southern Marketplace. - Sharon Oliff Pittman.
We're loving this sweet secretary desk by Rachel of Rachel's Repurposed Restorations (http://on.fb.me/1zB0kcK) painted in our Basil Milk Paint! 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.
Jessie of The Primitive Attic (
http://on.fb.me/1wvlzYS) shared this stunning transformation, "Lamp Black with Java Gel Stain! Turned this Queen Anne style buffet into an instant classic! This piece is going into MY dining room!"
Rehab to Fab sure did some rehab on this darling table! Antique White Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain came together in the perfect combination on this piece, accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze and sealed with Arm-R-Seal Top Coat!
Lovely 1800's sideboard refinished by Jessie at The Primitive Attic (
http://on.fb.me/1FMqlq4)! She gave this gorgeous antique piece new life with Linen Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain. Says Jessie, "I think this color suits the piece perfectly to allow all of the ornate carvings to shine! I've just recently started using the Gel Stains, and cannot believe I waited so long! I was set in my ways...but this is superb for covering up minor...
Shared by the very talented Mamye of The Distressed Fleur de Lis (
http://on.fb.me/1ssUKV8)! "These vintage school desks are painted in shades of blue (Halcyon and Coastal Blue)... The wood was stained with Java Gel Stain and the top was painted with chalkboard paint. Check out my cute photo bombers!” Love it! These darling desks are sure to get the creativity flowing!
This phenomenal fireplace mantel was custom built using poplar and maple by Larry of Pops Restorations! He finished the mantel with Seagull Gray Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat in Satin. Larry says, "The finish is amazing, and it changed the whole look of the room." See more of his great work at
www.popsrestorations.com.
We're loving this stunning buffet restyle by Chrissie at Chrissie's Collection! "This buffet was painted in General Finishes Linen. Linen is a beautiful, warm cream. The details were glazed with a mix of Van Dyke Brown and Black. The top was stained using one coat of General Finishes Java Gel Stain." See more on the blog at
http://bit.ly/12qAjOK! Thanks so much for sharing, Chrissie! Beautiful work, as always.
Check out this music-themed transformation by Her Shabby Chateau! "Vintage waterfall dresser painted with General Finishes Lamp Black, lightly distressed, music poster decoupaged on front, finished with High Performance Top Coat! Music note paper decoupaged inside drawers to complete." What a unique, creative piece!
Angela of Number Fifty-Three created this unique shabby painted dresser. The body was painted with GF Snow White Milk Paint and the drawers got Seagull Gray Milk Paint. As soon as the paint dried Angela distressed it to give it a worn look and the top was stained with the ever popular GF Java Gel Stain.
S.Jaye Goodies of North Syracuse, NY, shared this wonderful dresser restyle painted with General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Pain. "This shabby and one of a kind piece (also a true 100+ year old antique) was inspired by those beautiful boat oars that you may see with amazing color and patterns painted all over them. Burlap on the sides, and a rich dark wax on it's top."
These French end tables have been given a Buttermilk Yellow makeover by Tracey of Hidden Vintage Studios. The color of the original handles compliment the brown glaze perfectly!
Meli-D Creations refinished this beautiful dining set using GF Antique White Milk Paint and a Brown Mahogany/Java Gel Stain combo for the table top and seats!
Have you ever wondered which GF stain to choose? Here is a video that might help you decide!
Which stain should I choose? (Differences between GF stains/dyes):
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Painted this one using Snow White Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat in Flat. As usual, no brushstrokes with this wonderful paint! This little one will be donated to a fall fundraiser benefiting the pediatric brain tumor program at Lurie Children’s Hospital. It's a blind auction so hoping we get some bidders! - From Shabby to Fabby
This set has a velvety smooth dark gray finish, the highlights and dark glaze add more dimension to these curvy ladies. -Tara of Modern Vintage. These pieces were refinished with GF Queenstown Gray and Driftwood Milk Paint and glazed with our Pitch Black Glaze Effects.
The coverage of your paint is amazing~and just not on furniture! This is a corkboard done in Lamp Black & Patina Green~ one coat coverage! Amazing~ - Shabby and Sew Much Mor
Cassie of Primitive & Proper found this vintage desk at a yard sale and decided to give it a new look. She gave it a light sanding and stained the top with GF Java Gel Stain. The base was painted with 2 coats of GF Coastal Blue Milk Paint. For protection and durability Cassie used our water based High Performance Top Coat in flat. The finished look is great! As of now, this piece is still available at Sweet Clover. Hurry in and give him a new home!
We may not be a fan of gray fall days, but we sure do love this gorgeous gray makeover by Amanda of Ferpie and Fray! Amanda restyled this beautiful antique buffet with a custom mix of Queenstown and Seagull Gray Milk Paints. Gorgeous!
This darling vintage armchair was restyled with Driftwood Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat in Flat for a beautiful bohemian style, shared by Kim at ReFound Vintage! Looks comfy! You can see more of Kim's awesome work over at
http://www.refoundvintage.com/
Fabulous china cabinet transformation by Jennifer of Legacy Home Staging! Jennifer finished this beauty with Antique White Milk Paint for timeless style. 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://generalfinishes.com/where-buy#.UvASj1M3mIY.
Be prepared to see everything in this color for a while!! I'm a little addicted. Tara of Modern Vintage upcycled this sweet little side table and chair with Patina Green Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain!
Courtesy of Michele Gill Dotter: "As promised..picture of my finished tea table inherited from my grandfather. All General Finishes products - top stained in Java Gel, bottom painted in Snow White Milk Paint and lightly glazed in Van Dyke Brown then distressed and waxed. I think it turned out pretty well! General Finishes are my go to product. They have great coverage and go on so smoothly.
Drabs 2 Fabs created this charming dresser with GF Milk Paint. "I painted this piece with Persian Blue and stenciled with Snow White. I also used your White Wash (water based wood stain) and it's awesome too. It's so different and cute!
Bella Boo created this Mermaid Tall Chest. "This Whimsical Beauty will soon be ready for a new home. I'm so excited to show it off. It's painted in General Finishes Linen Milk Paint. Mermaid is decoupaged on front and it is adorned with glass "bubble" knobs. I had been using chalk paint but now that I've tried your milk paint I'm hooked. I found it much easier to apply and I liked the finish better."
Julie of Two Rivers Vintage located in Des Moines, IA gave this sweet bookcase a new look. "This little book case was updated in GF Holiday Red and then top coated with GF High Performance. I love ALL the GF products and recommend them to everyone!"
Tara and Mooch of Modern Vintage shared their chalkboard frame that was spruced up with GF products. It was painted with Patina Green with a few layers of a mixture of Coastal Blue, Emerald and Lime Green. Then all of that was covered with a thin layer of Java Gel Stain. Love the creative combo of colors and products!
Charming antique china cabinet in Lime Green Milk Paint, distressed with Java Gel Stain! This gorgeously bright piece was shared by the talented Rochelle of Made New.
This lovely vintage child's desk was restyled in Coastal Blue Milk Paint and distressed to show the white underneath, by Brea of Brea's Attic! Says Brea, "Her rustic yet nautical feel will get the creativity flowing... What a perfect gift for Christmas!" We agree!
Shabby Pickins shared this charming custom order, upcycled with Coastal Blue Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain on top! 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://generalfinishes.com/where-buy#.UvASj1M3mIY.
We've got a major crush on this divine "Black Velvet" bedroom set by Tara of Modern Vintage! Tara used Queenstown Gray Milk Paint, highlighted with Driftwood Milk Paint and glazed in Pitch Black. Tara says, "This set has a velvety smooth dark gray finish, the highlights and dark glaze add more dimension to these curvy ladies."
Stunning buffet restyle by Sea Change Decor! Brick Red Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain were the perfect combo for this statement piece. 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://generalfinishes.com/where-buy#.UvASj1M3mIY.
Fun nautical oars painted in Sunglow, Coastal Blue, and Patina Green Milk Paint by Burlap And Brushes! You can find these neat pieces at iConsign in Scottsdale, AZ.
Courtesy of the talented Joyful Expressions, "I just dropped off this super cute beachy cottage dresser at M Again reMakes! It'd make a great buffet or entertainment center as well! Stained with General Finishes Java Gel Stain and painted with Patina Green, Holiday Red, Buttermilk Yellow, and Coastal Blue Milk Paints." Thanks so much for sharing this fun piece!
The Dead Dutchess got creative with GF Tuscan Red and Driftwood Milk Paint. "Your milk paint is amazing and looks good on canvas as well as furniture."
Courtesy of Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats, "This adorable night stand was brought to us by a client to paint for her son’s room. She wanted black, so we went with GF Lamp Black Milk Paint with a pewter knob, which really compliments the look. What a sweet little makeover
Doesn't this hutch make you green with envy? Drabs 2 Fabs gave it this great new look. The inside is painted with GF Snow White Milk Paint and the green outside was glazed with our Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. For a similar green color we recommend our Emerald Green Milk Paint. Drabs 2 Fabs says, "The glaze really popped on the green. One of my all-time faves!" Totally agree! Looks fantastic!
Take a bow for Princess Diana and lil' Harry & William...."This credenza (Princess Diana) was rehabbed completely in General Finishes. Top was sanded down to bare wood then lathered in the color Java Gel Stain & sealed with Arm-R-Seal. The body was painted in GF's Antique White Milk Paint and glazed with my favorite Van Dyke Brown Glaze. Her boys have the exact same thing done & you would never know they were bought separately." - Rehab to Fab
This pretty pair of antique chairs were painted in Millstone Milk Paint and sealed with Polyacrylic Topcoat in Satin by Donna of The Crafty Behr, photo courtesy of Paul! Paul says, "General Finishes Paint is our store's number one seller! Thanks for sharing!!!"
This incredibly handsome antique highboy chest of drawers was refinished by The Funky Junk Shop using Lamp Black Milk Paint! "Painted in a black distressed finish that feels like glass... the pictures just do not do her justice." Thanks so much for sharing!
Cute chicken wire window by Mary of Cottage Paints! Mary used Tuscan Red Milk Paint, then distressed and glazed with Winter White Glaze on top. Says Mary, "Best glazes in THE USA!!! WHOOOOOOO. I just bought the Wood Stains! Just you wait to see what I do with them!!" We definitely can't wait to see! Thanks for sharing.
Sweet little table transformation by Sarah of Take2! Sarah restyled this piece with Somerset Gold Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain on the top.
Rochelle of Made New restyled this heavenly hutch with Persimmon Milk Paint, perfect for pumpkin season! 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://generalfinishes.com/where-buy#.UvASj1M3mIY.
Tara from Modern Vintage created this great looking table."This table had a bad top so it was replaced with random boards I found around my workshop, all painted a little different, and even threw in some polka dots." The top was painted with GF Antique White, Holiday Red and Patina Green Milk Paint. The whole piece was coated with Java Gel Stain and wiped off quickly to give it a fun distressed look.
Tara of Modern Vintage restyled this chair and side table with Persian Blue Milk Paint accented with a black glaze, and the drawer was finished with Black Gel Stain. What a gorgeous set!
Check out this charming Coastal Blue bench upcycle by Kari Lindblad! Kari says, "Coastal Blue is my new favorite!" 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://generalfinishes.com/where-buy#.UvASj1M3mIY.
Here is another gorgeous buffet shared by the talented Mamye of The Distressed Fleur De Lis (
http://on.fb.me/1ssUKV8), "Antique White is my 'go-to' color!" Mamye also used Java Gel Stain for a clean and classic look. Love it!
The Funky Junk Shop created this magnificent piece with General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain on top. Such a beautiful combination of colors. This would look great in anyone's home!
This golden gem was finished with Antique White Milk Paint and gold accents, courtesy of the talented Paige at Burlap And Brushes!
Darling diamond-checkered antique secretary upcycled by Kathy & Karen at The Salvaged Boutique using Lamp Black Milk Paint! Kathy says, "This line of milk paint has great coverage and a smoother texture than chalk paint." Learn how to make your own diamond pattern at http:// bit.ly/1yHwraq If you love this piece as much as we do and would like to recreate the look, we recommend our Antique White Milk Paint! This piece was finished in ASCP in Cream.
