Satin

"This cutie was in rough shape but now it really shines. We refreshed it with some detailed molding to dress it up, added a new base shelf and gave it a much-needed color update in General Finishes Black Pepper [Chalk Style Paint], Antique Walnut [Gel Stain], and HPTC in Satin for a subtle shine." - Amini Design Ashburn

"We sanded this vintage Broyhill baby down to raw wood and made her pretty again with General Finishes Gray Gel Stain from my fave local store NOVA Design and Build with HPTC in Satin for her shine. That grain looks a million times better now!" - Amini Design Ashburn

How charming is this entryway table by Flip'n Sell True Treasures! The body was painted in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint while the fronts were painted in custom shades of blue using GF Snow White and Coastal Blue Milk Paints. Sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin.

"This beautiful hutch got a new coat with General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown glazing. Sealed and protected with HTPC Satin. She's the perfect touch of class and beauty to bring a little color into your home." - Blu Soul Design

"I just love getting in pieces that haven't had or seen before! This secretary is solid walnut with 2 big drawers. It is painted in General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and High Performance Topcoat Satin finish." - Flipping Fabulous

"My friend has so patiently waited for this chair, her chair, to be finished! It is finally done... Completed in General Finishes Black Pepper Chalk Style Paint with HPTC in Satin from NOVA Design and Build in Sterlin, VA" - Amini Design Ashburn

 

**General Finishes Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with Lamp Black Milk Paint.

"This vintage coffee table with brass castors has been painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint, and sealed all over with High Performance Topcoat in Satin. Sprayed with a professional sprayer for a smooth finish!" - Designs by Willow Farms

Java Gel

Painted orange builder grade oak bathroom cabinets with Java Gel thin layers with foam brush. Applied there coats of Java Gel followed by two coats of polyurethane. We did not use remove excess using rag method instead we used dry foam brush to smoothen the surface and spread any excess. As we applied very thin layer, we did not leave much excess gel stain on the surface to smoothen. It really takes 3 coats to have solid finish. The cabinets looked ugly after first and second coat - highly...

"I teamed up with Robert of A TACK Above Upholstery to bring you this amazing ottoman. Robert built and upholstered it and I finished the bottom with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Satin High Performance Topcoat." - Virginia Vintage Interiors

"We love how this beautiful accent table turned out! This beautiful table is painted in General Finishes Bayberry Green Chalk Style Paint with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and satin top coat!" - NB.Restorations

**GF Chalk Style Paint is discontinued. Repalce Bayberry with a custom mix of 3:1 Basil Milk Paint , Harvest Yellow Milk Paint.

"This beautiful girl is 100% GF products! Linen Milk Paint and a custom blend of gel stains... Black, Nutmeg and Antique Walnut. And of course HPTC in Satin to protect her new finish. Why not just use Java for a deep rich color? Because these older veneers love to pull red and that’s not the look I designed for my client. 
  "The drawers, doors and top were sanded bare prior to staining. A quick wipe of mineral spirits was also done to help my gel stain glide on more evenly. (I learned...

"I love this walnut Bassett credenza... The frame was brightened in Fusion Mineral Paint Lamp White, sealed with non-yellowing Tough Coat. The top & drawers received Antique Walnut stain, General Finishes Black Gel Stain, sealed with High Performance Satin." - Flipping Fabulous

"This custom desk was already painted in a metallic blue so we just added a wash of General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint with High Performance Flat Satin finish." - Flipping Fabulous

"This beautiful console table has been renewed and is now on trend! The top resembles barn wood with hues of distressed gray and black, while the bottom was painted Seagull Gray Milk paint and glazed with a custom blend of Winter White and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. This table has been sealed with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat for extra durability." - Nap Time Creations

"The 'Black Beauty' is finally done! Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and sealed all over with HPTC in Satin." - Designs by Willow Farms

Designs by Willows Farms gave this Drexel side table a fresh look with General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint. Sealed with High Performance Topcoat Satin.

Check out this fabulous vintage, French provincial nightstand and dresser set by Redhead Refinishings! They comment, "The drawer fronts were hand sanded and stained in General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain. The body was painted in GF Milk Paint 'Driftwood' and coated in their High Performance Satin Topcoat for durability."

"Inspired by Autumn leaves. This buffet has so many layers of General Finishes Holiday Red, Lime Green, and Sunglow Milk Paint, followed up with a custom mixed red glaze and High Performance Topcoat in Satin." - Morning Dew Creations

"This French Provincial dresser was updated using a 1:1 ratio of General Finishes Patina Green Milk Paint and Midnight Blue Chalk Style Paint. She was glazed and then top-coated with High Performance Topcoat in Satin. I love the color!" - Jody Findley of JF Furniture Design

 

**GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Midnight Blue with Coastal Blue Milk Paint. 

What a transformation! Edge Grain restored this end table using General Finishes Black Cherry Water Based Wood Stain! Sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin.

See more of Edge Grain's work by following his Twitter channel at @edge_grain.

Drab to Fab Designs gave this lovely piece a sophisticated look using General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint. Other products that were used were GF Burnished Pearl Effects, Plutonium spray paint in First Place Metallic, and High Performance Topcoat in Satin.

Virginia Vintage Interiors gave this vintage dresser a bold and bright makeover using General Finishes Brick Red Milk Paint. Sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin.

"I'm loving this Vintage 1920's Waterfall Bedroom Set! The Art Deco designs really stand out against the rich, dark gray. The set has been painted in General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin. All the wood has been polished and restored to its original finish. The hardware is all original and has been updated to a beautiful brass color." - Designs by Willow Farms

Check out this flawless dresser makeover by Boxwood & Brass

"Be still my heart! This one turned out EXACTLY like I hoped it would. Refinished in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance Topcoat in a Satin sheen for durability. Drawer stain is original and amazing!" - Boxwood & Brass

"Early 20th Century oak commode restored to perfection using General Finishes Java Gel Stain and Wipe-On Poly in Satin finish." - Vintage Amour

"My client's table set has been given a new life! While the set she inherited has great bones, the pale green factory finish wasn't doing much in her beautiful kitchen. General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint was just what was needed. Finished with Arm-R-Seal in Satin." - GarageMama Vintage

"Handsome lowboy dresser is done. Painted in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint, gorgeous decoupage on the doors, 'Springtime in Paris' stencil from Royal Design Studio Stencils/Modello Designs on the drawers. The top is sealed with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat in Satin and the entire dresser is hand-waxed to seal in the finish." - Vintage Breeze

Loving this stylish dresser by Nicole Gordon of Trash To Treasures.

She explains, "This piece was finished in Linen GF Milk Paint, the top was Java Gel Stain and was sealed with High Performance Topcoat Satin."

"This beautiful scalloped dresser has been given new life with General Finishes Antique White and Persian Blue Milk Paint. It was sealed with our favorite topcoat, GF High Performance water based Topcoat in Satin. We tried a newer product on top called Seal-A-Cell and we couldn't be happier. It really makes the grain stand out!" - Joni Wauhop of The Furniture Fairies

"Painted with General Finishes Milk Paint in Antique White and Persian Blue with General Finishes Burnished Pearl Effects. Sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin." - TotoTwiga

Loving this brilliant Mid-Century sideboard finished with General Finishes Brick Red Milk Paint, Burnished Pearl Effects and High Performance Topcoat Satin by Virginia Vintage Interiors.

Check out this nifty modern dining table project by Johnny Brooke of Crafted Workshop at http://bit.ly/2yu3rbC! Completed with General Finishes Enduro-Var Urethane topcoat in Satin.