"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
"I cannot be more thrilled with how this piece turned out! This gorgeous vintage dresser was refinished using General Finishes Black Gel Stain and Seagull Gray Milk Paint. All of the details were accented with Pitch Black Glaze Effects and the original pulls were used to add the final touches." - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration
"The top was stained using General Finishes water based stain in Espresso, while the bottom and mirror were painted in layers of Snow White, Seagull Gray, and brown glaze. Perfectly blended and distressed to achieve this french country finish. Stay tuned for the matching bed that I will be working on next!" - Nap Time Creations
"This quality Basset Buffet is ready to bring its cheerful elegance to your home! The eye catching curves and details have been brought out by a gorgeous shade of blue created by custom color mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue, Seagull Gray, Queenstown Gray and Emerald Milk Paints. Along with all over glazed accenting she is sure to be the focal point of any room!" - Kristin's Krazy Garage, LLC
Beautiful mix of General Finishes Persian Blue and Seagull Gray Milk Paint by Belle Maison
"Check out this cutie!! The perfect farmhouse dresser can fit into coastal, modern or neutral farmhouse decor!!
Finished in General Finishes Seagull Gray and a beautiful driftwood finish for the top. All new hardware in soft iron just complete her look!" - New Old Finds
Beautiful Henredon 5 drawer chest sprayed in General Finishes Seagull Gray and sealed with High Performance Topcoat for durability." - Boxwood & Brass
Loving this fresh and bright custom color of 5 parts GF Snow White and 1 part Seagull Gray Milk Paint by Shelley of Fresh Patina
"This was a custom piece that we just finished. To create the perfect “gray”~ we mixed Driftwood & Seagull Gray by General Finishes to create this gorgeous blend. Isn’t she gorgeous? Looking for a custom piece? Contact us~ we’d love to help!" - Shabby and Sew Much Mor of Des Moines, WA.
"What a great little table for kids to work on their masterpieces, and If yours are anything like mine we have masterpieces everyday of the week! This adorable little chalkboard table is solid wood with a removable center piece that is a chalk board on one side and a dry erase board on the other. It comes with two little wooden seats with storage underneath and 4 drawers to keep supplies. This set was refinished using General Finishes Seagull Gray on the table and a combination of Coastal Blue...
"This fabulous cherry dresser is oh so elegant! Professionally painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray and lightly distressed to show the beautiful curves. The top was sanded and stained in General Finishes Gel Stains in Java. Five large dovetailed drawers with original hardware! Fabulous piece that would fit any decor!" - Redhead Refinishings, LLC
"French farmhouse perfection! This solid wood French provincial dresser/ buffet from Huntley Furniture Co. is simply stunning with all her curves.The top has been stained in a distressed espresso while the bottom was painted in layers. Using General Finishes Snow White, followed by a color wash in Seagull Gray, then brown glaze to achieve this french antique finish. These gorgeous original pulls were painted black then glazed white to enhance the beautiful detailing." - Nap Time Creations...
"We had the pleasure of refinishing this vintage Lane cedar chest for a client. They chose General Finishes Fjord Blue Chalk Style Paint with some highlights in Seagull Gray. I absolutely love how this piece turned out!! I only wish I would have found this piece before she did! I've never seen a cedar chest like this before!! If you have something that needs an updated look contact us today for a free quote. We provide custom painting and staining. All of our products are professional grade...
"How stunning is this Vintage French Provincial Dresser!??
This eight drawer beauty has been lovingly hand painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray then given a black glaze in the details. It’s absolutely STUNNING!!!" - Just picked and painted
"My first time using Seagull Gray and I LOVE it! I also created a 'barn wood' effect on the tops using GF Black Gel Stain and GF Black Stain (water based) All top-coated in GF HPTC." - Sweet Pickins Designs
You can use GF Water Based and Oil Based products on the same project, just follow these guidelines:
Water over oil: let oil dry for a minimum of 72 hr...
"Because I just can't leave well enough alone, I decided to redo the drawers on this MCM dresser (that I previously posted) and I'm so glad I did! I let the clean lines of the MCM style dictate the design for the dresser, adding a geometric look with the design on front and hexagon pattern drawer liner. The frame was painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray with a semi gloss finish. I tried their White Poly (which I love) on the drawer fronts and then taped off the design and sprayed with...
This Oak dresser was given this shabby chic cottage look using Seagull Gray on the base of the piece and driftwood on the drawers. After sealing the whole thing with Enduro clear poly we got the sander out and let it do the rest. I loved the way it turned out. We finished it off with one more coat of Flat out Flat and added the rope pulls to really give it the shabby farmhouse look we were going for!
"How stunning is this Vintage French Provincial Dresser!? This eight-drawer beauty has been lovingly hand-painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint then given a black glaze in the details. It's absolutely STUNNING!" - Just picked and painted
"We’re swooning over this adorable solid oak dresser. This piece is painted in a custom mix of General Finishes Seagull Gray and Persian Blue Milk Paint." - Belle Maison
"We are loving how this drop front server turned out. This piece is painted in Seagull Gray Milk Paint with Pitch Black Glaze Effects by General Finishes." - Belle Maison
"These Thomasville end tables have been painted with a custom mix of General Finishes Snow White and Seagull Gray milk paint. Sealed with a HPTC in Satin." - Designs by Willow Farms
"These matching nightstands are painted in a custom color we created using Persian Blue and Seagull Gray Milk Paints by General Finishes - we can't get enough of this color!" - Belle Maison
"Love a lil' French Provincial! This beauty is done in General Finishes Seagull Gray and Snow White Milk Paint. The top has several coats of poly for added protection." - Born In A Barn Boutique
Kristy Taylor Design gave this dresser a charming makeover with a custom color mix using GF Persian Blue and Seagull Gray Milk Paint!
We adore this lovely dresser by Ivory & Oak. Finished with GF Seagull Gray Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.
Here is a dresser painted in GF’s Seagull Gray. For the top, I used just one coat of GF’s Gray gel stain to give it a washed out gray look.
"Our Brooklyn Nightstands will instantly give an updated look to a tired out space. Finished in the perfect gray, Seagull Gray Milk Paint by General Finishes." - Kenzie Lynn Designs
"This vanity went through quite the transformation! The middle drawer was removed to allow for additional leg room. Painted in General Finishes Persian Blue and Seagull Gray Milk Paint as the accent color; new hardware adds the finishing touch!" - Flipping Unbelievable
"These have been hand-painted in General Finishes Dark Chocolate Milk Paint with the mantel having both Dark Chocolate, then washed with Seagull Gray Milk Paint for a smokey/vintage wooden feel! Everything has been distressed and sealed with High Performance Topcoat! We hope you love!" - Goodwillhunting Lawson
Classic look in GF Seagull Gray Milk Paint by •Blush• Vintage.
"Love, love, love this chair and table!!! Prep work is key to any piece we work on! This chair may have only taken me an hour to stain but sanding it took us over 7 hours!!! Both the table and chair were stained in General Finishes Java Gel Stain. The legs of the tables were painted a custom mix of Seagull Gray and Driftwood. Sealed all over in HPTC in Satin." - Designs by Willow Farms
"I really enjoyed using General Finishes Milk Paint on this china cabinet. Used Snow White on the inside and then did a blending on the outside with Snow White, Seagull Gray, and a mix of Seagull and black. Once the blending was complete I went over all of the lines and details with antique glaze from Valspar and the hardware was updated in silver Rub N Buff. The milk paint was really easy and smooth to use and the finish came out perfect." - Red Tulip Design
"When I found this octagonal table it had a factory finish dark stain and an odd amount of knobs along the apron/skirt. I had a vision of it in a light gray color, so I picked "Seagull Gray" by General Finishes.
We're stunned by this gorgeous dresser Flipping Unbelievable! Finished with GF Seagull Gray, Snow White and Coastal Blue Milk Paint.
Lovely Mid Century Modern Dresser restyled with GF Seagull Gray & Driftwood Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain by Mockingbirds Kottage
"Graceful beauty can be found anywhere in nature, this dresser was inspired by the worn look of driftwood drying out on a beach in the hot sun! Refinished in General Finishes Seagull Gray with light distressing." - New Old Finds
"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
Keepsakes Redefined gave this desk a sleek makeover using General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain for the drawers and legs and Seagull Gray Milk Paint for the body.
"This set was painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint and given an all over dark gray glaze to give this feminine Dixie Bedroom set a rustic touch!" - Kristin's Krazy Garage, LLC
"Freshly painted farmhouse nightstands ready for a forever home! Base painted with General Finishes Antique White slightly distressed, top layered with Seagull Gray and stain." - Blooming Hydrangea Co
We adore this modern set by Tuned Up Treasures! They were painted in a custom color of General Finishes Antique White and Seagull Gray Milk Paint.
Well, there are just some pieces that make me so stinkin' happy. I'm basically enamored with this beautiful 1920s piece... She is painted in General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint and top coated in High Performance Topcoat. New hardware and white detail work really add personality." - So Long Status Quo
"Who doesn’t love a good Cinderella story?This cabinet with its red paint and bird design, no longer fit in my clients new modern home. Painted in its General Finishes stain blocker to prevent any bleed through of the deep red colors. Seagull Gray and Gel Stain in Antique Walnut completed the look. Sealed with my favorite High Performance Topcoat. New hardware completes the look. She is fresh and fits into my clients beautiful modern home now." - Lily Pond
"I spruced up this mid-century modern dresser with General Finishes Seagull Gray, Queenstown Gray and Flat Top Coat." - Green Spruce Designs
Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations completed this timeless piece using General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint.
"Seagull Gray and Snow White strike again! The colors pair so well together and compliment this desk perfectly. New hardware adds the finishing touch!" - Flipping Unbelievable
"Our 'Hilda" chest of drawers still has all the character of an antique but is now looking fresh and updated. Painted in Seagull Gray Milk Paint, the perfect light gray by General Finishes." - Kenzie Lynn Designs
Check out this charming neoclassical sideboard makeover by Cassie Bustamante!
She explains, "I applied the first coat using General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint, a beautiful soft and cool gray. If you've been around here for a while you know that General Finishes is my absolute favorite paint to use... I ended up applying a total of 3 coats for a nice solid finish."
Read more about this amazing transformation by going to Cassie's blog at ...
