Seagull Gray

"This beautiful cedar chest is painted in a mix of General Finishes Seagull Gray and Persian Blue Milk Paint!" - Belle Maison    
"French provincial chest of drawers painted in a custom mix of General Finishes Empire Gray and Seagull Gray Milk Paints!" - Belle Maison    
‘Seagull Gray.’ A planked top has been added and stained in Varathane ‘Jacobean’ and sealed for protection. This gives the perfect farmhouse touch.  Originally hardware has been cleaned and painted.

Tobacco Water Based Stain + Seagull Gray Milk Paint

"General Finishes custom mixed Seagull Gray, Empire Gray coated with Winter White Glaze. Accents & details in Alabaster with Van Dyke Glaze."         
Original oak cabinets updated with General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint and new brushed gold hardware     
"One of my favorite things is when a client gives me an inspiration picture for the furniture she wants me to makeover. It was fun to layer all the colors to get just the right depth and texture for this entry table. I used General Finishes paint in Perfect Gray, Queenstown Gray, Snow White, Seagull Gray, mixed a few combinations in between, and did a subtle white wash over it all. I love how it turned out! Inspiration picture is by Andrea at @lifeoncedarlane on Instagram. Her styling is...

AMAZING kitchen cabinet transformation by Anne Behling of Everly After. She took her outdated cabinets to fresh and modern with General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint.  Visit blog link below for all the details. 

"When a member of your family needs you to refinish their buffet. It’s a definite must! Here's the before and after of their beautiful antique buffet I just completed. The body was painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray and then the edges were distressed slightly. Hardware was also freshened up with dark bronze paint." 

"I just can’t help myself when I see small squares, I must add label pulls! This wood console table was first painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray followed by a dry brushing of gray stain and brown glaze. The top has been stained with a custom blend of Graystone and Walnut. Oil rubbed bronze label pulls and knobs finish off this transformation."

"Can we just keep these! We love how these nightstands turned out! They are painted in a custom mix of Seagull Gray and Persian Blue Milk Paints by General Finishes!"     

"These vintage Ethan Allen chests have been completely transformed. The top was painted in layers of General Finishes Empire Gray, Seagull Gray, Alabaster and brown glaze. The bottoms were painted in a beautiful soft shade of off white called Alabaster and paired with black hardware." 

"This beauty is definitely a showstopper! A beautiful statement piece for any bedroom or even as a unique sideboard. Refinished in GF Seagull Gray and Snow White then glazed to add depth to all those amazing details." 

"Solid maple dresser makeover. This dresser was painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray with a white washed top to keep the whole piece light. New galvanized steel hardware from D. Lawless Hardware complete this beachy vibe." 

"This vintage mahogany buffet has been given a new life serving as a media cabinet. Painted in General Finishes Gulf Stream Blue while the top was painted in Seagull Gray and then stained with Graphite water based stain. New hardware in aged pewter from D. Lawless Hardware complete this revival!"     

"I am loving this 2 piece Ethan Allen China cabinet! This piece was refinished using General Finishes Driftwood and Seagull Gray Milk Paints. Love it!!!" 

"Love the way this set turned out! We refinished it using Seagull Gray Milk Paint by General Finishes with a black powder glaze to highlight all of the detail! It turned out gorgeous!!" 

Gorgeous vintage washstand has been refinished with a custom mix of General Finishes Queenstown Gray and Seagull Gray Milk Paint with the wood left natural.

Side by Side comparison of GF's Grays courtesy of Lori from Woodcraft

Did you know that General Finishes Milk Paint is exterior rated?   "Gone rustic today & my first time using General Finishes Milk Paint in the gorgeous colour Seagull Gray. I will most certainly be using it again. Think I'm keeping one of these cute shelves & no doubt my Mam will want the other one." - Annie.Loveday Furniture    

"I ❤️ console tables and I know you all do to! Other then dressers they are probably the most requested type of furniture I get. So naturally when I saw this cutie I had to have it. Solid oak with drawers and shelf, I hopped right in my car to go pick it up! The top was stained in General Finishes water based stain in Graphite while the bottom was then painted in Seagull Gray. New iron hardware pair beautifully with these shades of gray and complete this transformation. I also have to give a...

"Because we all L❤️VE a little before & after. Modern, Fresh and oh sooooo cool! reNEWed in a beautiful & modern gray, (General Finishes Seagull Gray) smooth & durable polyurethane finish." 

"Color- 50/50 mix of General Finishes Seagull Gray and Snow White. The drawers were given a watered down wash of that mix. New modern milkglass pulls from Hobby Lobby." 

Her golden crown sits atop copper highlights in her hair. The Sea is a wash of watery blues and greens. She is Athena, queen of the Sea. 

Working with transfers is becoming one of my favorite things to do.  This dresser was painted in Driftwood Gray for the base and Seagull Gray for the drawers. I stained the top in Java Gel.  I added the transfer to the front to take the piece to the next level. It came out perfectly. 

This piece is definitely in my top 3 of favorite pieces I have ever done.  The minute I picked up the dresser I knew I wanted to use a transfer on it.  I found the new colored transfers and fell in love with the design.  I painted the base in a deep gray, Queenstown Gray, painted the drawers in Seagull Gray, light enough to make the transfer pop.  The transfer was the crowning glory.  It looks perfect with the chosen colors.  After sanding the top I felt a stain was needed to show off the...

"Another stunning custom piece. This one a Drexel from our inventory. The client had a vision of modern meets classic and I think this is it. We used General Finishes Driftwood and a custom mix of Seagull Gray and Snow White to create this master piece. Most of what we do is custom painting. We love working with our clients to turn furniture into works of art. If you are looking for that one of a kind statement piece, message us for details on how we can help." - The Charming Home    

An elegant twist on the homey feel of farmhouse design! This subtle two-toned look was achieved by using GF Antique White on the upper cabinets and GF Seagull Gray on the lower cabinets finished off with GF Driftwood on the island!

 

2018 GF Design Challenge Kitchen Cabinet Category Runner Up

Stunning vintage floral cabinet in General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint by Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations    

"This oak console table has been refinished in all shades of gray. The top was stained with one of General Finishes NEW water based stain colors called Graphite and I absolutely love it! The bottom was painted in a lighter shade, Seagull Gray. New antiqued pewter hardware from D. Lawless Hardware and gray striped paper liner in the drawers complete this transformation." - Nap Time Creations

"This gorgeous client owned piece was updated using General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint and glazed with Argentine Pearl and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. Gorgeous!! ❤️" - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration

Top: Primer

Top Left: Seagull Gray

Bottom Left: Empire Gray

Top Right: Perfect Gray

Bottom Right: Driftwood

Elegant makes a comeback with this mirror that was transformed from boring bronze to something one woud find in France using Seagull Gray Milk Paint, a wash of French Vanilla and dry brushing as well with gilding wax applied along raised areas and details in Gold Leaf, Ebony and Silver. Sealed with High Performance Top Coat in Flat. 

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  • GF Seagull Gray
  • GF French Vanilla
  • Rub N Buff Ebony
  • Rub N Buff Gold Leaf
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This Faux wood finish was created by a base coat of Seagull Gray milk paint, dry brushed on Antique Walnut Gel Stain, then a white and brown glaze! I literally made this finish up by getting out all my products out, giving them a good stare for about 30 minutes, then a little trial and error. End result was a happy client! 

"This beautiful buffet went home today! This piece was painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray and glazed in silver and black. What a statement it makes!" - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration

"Gorgeous set of high end swivel barstools (from Frontgate). These have been professionally reupholstered, and I sprayed them in a very pale neutral gray (Seagull Gray by General Finishes and High Performance Topcoat). In LOVE with them!" - A Southern Story    

This dresser was ugly, drab and boring. Can you imagine feeling ugly, drab and boring and then you add a little lipstick, mascara, gloss and Nars bronzer (gold leaf) and just be walking around looking sunkissed for all the world to see? Yup...calling this piece Nars. Clean, sleek and artsy fartsy.

 

2018 GF Design Challenge - Upcycling Merit Categories›Barnwood Chic›Runner Up 

This pantry door was SO FUN to paint... and it was also for my own kitchen (YAY!) so I could reallly get creative with it! It’s actually “half” of a French door set that I found at our local Habitat ReStore.... and what do you know, it was the EXACT size of our pantry door... easy swap!!!

It all started with a coat of “Costal Blue”... I was going to distress and stop there... but since I was keeping it for myself, I decided to have a little bit of fun!  I started getting carried away...

Any French Provincial piece is stunning on it's own but adding paints and glazes can bring out its curves and details!  After looking at this piece for sometime as it took up the majority of space in our dining room I finally decided on breaking out of the norm of the white distressed base with a stained top and went for blends and washes of different grays. Everyone in the house was happy that a decision was finially made and I was no longer second guessing my decision!

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Farmhouse desk by Odds and Ends. The top is a layered in General Finishes Driftwood and Seagull Gray and the base is Linen.

"This gorgeous antique solid wood desk has been given a total makeover! The body is hand painted in a custom grey using a mix of General Finishes Seagull Gray, Queenstown Gray, and their Slate Gray Chalk Style Paint. It is sealed with Annie Sloan clear wax on the body for a great sheen, and the top received multiple layers of GF High Performance Topcoat for extra durability. The dovetail drawers were stripped, sanded and stained in a mix of Gray and Antique Walnut Gel Stain, then whitewashed...

"Get lost staring at your new gorgeous vanity that no body else has! This skillfully crafted, solid wood vanity has been so well kept over the years! It’s been painted in an elegant light gray, Seagull Gray, by General Finishes. Its details in the legs and sides are complemented with a touch of black glaze. The matching bench gives plenty of room to sit and can be stored away under the vanity." - Just picked and painted

The body of the desk and coordinating chair are painted in Queenstown Gray Milk Paint from General Finishes. The drawer fronts are painted in Antique White. The top three drawers have buffalo check accents hand painted in 3 shades of gray (Seagull Gray, Driftwood and Queenstown). The top of the desk is painted in a Dark Chocolate. Sealed with Semi-gloss High Performance Top Coat." - Gravity Hill Home Furnishings

"I’m totally loving this fresh color combo! This vintage hutch was updated in General Finishes Seagull Gray, Pitch Black Glaze & High Performance Topcoat for a gorgeous finish! I’m loving how the white and yellow flowers POP against the color & create a beautiful, fresh feel to this classic piece!" - Captiva Home - Furniture Painting   Visit www.captivahomedecor.com to purchase GF products.    
"I don’t know if I’m more thrilled with the transformation or finally being done! Nine drawers are no fun! No fun at all! Finished in a subtle two tone finish, General Finishes Snow White & Seagull Gray, smooth & durable polyurethane finish." - Kenzie Lynn Designs    
This Jacobean vanity has been painted in a mix of Coral Crush and Snow White. The details were painted with Seagull Gray and Argentine Pearl Effects and then completely glazed with Winter White Glaze Effects.    
Loving this color by Delilah Tree! It's been painted in a base color of GF Seagull Gray, topped with Coastal Blue and hand distressed.        
"This solid wood bookshelf has been painted and then lightly sanded to create this faux barn wood look. Using General Finishes products I started with Seagull Gray, followed with a color wash of Driftwood, and finished with a dry brushing of brown glaze. Wire panel doors and new hardware complete this amazing transformation!" - Nap Time Creations  
"These are my favorite kind of makeovers! A formerly dark, dated & oversized bedroom set now has a fresh, modern look! We added a few extra moldings & hardware, then painted in this gorgeous Seagull Grey color by General Finishes! Popped those details with a bit of Pitch Black Glaze then finished the project with High Performance Top Coat for enhanced durability! Fresh handles now offer a whole new look!" - Captiva Home - Furniture Painting    
"Another stunner in the books with one of my all time FAVE COLORS! General Finishes Seagull Gray... it’s the perfect tone if you’re wanting something different than white, but still want to keep it neutral! ❤️" - Hailey Duncan Home