"My neighbor was going to throw out this French Provincial dresser. After sanding, cutting, building supports for the seat and reusing all original material that came with the dresser, I was able to make it new again." - L Harden
The following products were used to complete this project:
Antique White Milk Paint; Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects; Java Gel Stain; High Performance Topcoat in Satin
L Harden entered this piece into the DIY Upcycled Furniture category of the...
"I just finished up this custom order... It was a dresser with great shape and bones, just needed a little refresh! Refinished in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint, while Van Dyke Brown Glaze settles into the carvings making them stand out just perfectly!" - Roots & Wings Furniture
"Solid, sturdy, beautiful and definitely UNIQUE! This one of a kind piece was refinished in General Finishes products! This is a custom color I created using Seagull Gray, Antique White, Linen, Coastal Blue, and Lamp Black Milk Paints! Then I used a light coat of Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and dry brushed with Antique White! I love how versatile General Finishes products are!" - The Shabby Project
"I found Serena languishing in a local thrift store. She was built in my local area nearly 100 years ago. Her existing finish was alligator scaly and she was missing veneer in a lot of places. This is the second dresser I chose to tackle and I envisioned I could transform her back to glory with some paint and glaze.
I cleaned her, stripped her, patched her and sanded her, and she began to come back to life.
I chose to stain the top with a custom mix of antique walnut and...
"I first sanded entire piece then applied stain to top, painted doors and top drawer with GF Buttermilk Yellow milk paint. The Middle drawers were decoupaged with fabric and the top was hand painted to match the fabric on drawers using GF Evening Plum and assorted acrylic paints, applied three coats of GF Flat Out Flat top coat then applied Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects to drawer, doors and over the hand painted design" - Julia Petrie
The following products were used to finish this...
Can't get enough of this Italian love seat accented with GF Van Dyke Glaze Effects by Diane Llewellyn Grover of The Paint Factory LLC
Diane says, "I ventured out and used Modern Masters Metallic Paint in Olympic Gold. To tone it down a little, I used a General Finishes glaze, and sealed it with a dead flat finish. The end result is a beautiful muted gold. Quite exquisite, if I say so myself."
"I had had my eye on this dresser for a few months. I could never get ahold of the seller so I gave up. Then a few months later it showed up for sale by another seller. I was so excited and snapped it up. It is a HUGE dresser! It would make a beautiful entry piece, or entertainment center. Painted in General Finishes Somerset Gold, glazed with Van Dyke Brown Glaze and finished with a polyacrylic. The top has been stained with General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain and finished with GF gel...
"Building a piece of furniture is one of the most rawest forms of creativity. You get to create something straight from your mind. These doors were found items that were discovered on one of our shopping outtings and were what inspired Don to make this cabinet. He loved every moment of this process and is always so proud when people complement it. It is always the crowning glory in any vignette we create."
Products used:
Brick Red Milk Paint
Nantucket Green Chalk-Style Paint...
Great bath vanity transformation by Artsy Chicks Rule! It was painted with a custom mix of 1 part GF Snow White and 1 part Persian Blue Milk Paint, glazed with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and sealed with High Performance Topcoat.
"We converted this gorgeous buffet to an entertainment console. Drawers were reconfigured and adjustable shelving added for maximum storage. Finished in General Finishes Persimmon with General Finishes Van Dyke Brown and Pitch Black Glaze The top is stained with Antique Walnut Gel Stain. The entire piece is protected with GF High Performance Top Coat in Satin. The original hardware was not able to be reused, but you would never know the new was not an originally a set. It was glazed with...
2016 Design Challenge Entry - Pro Upcycled Furniture
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This dresser was given a complete overhaul! It was thoroughly sanded down and cleaned. The side drawers and body were painted in General Finishes Milk Paint, in Seagull Gray. The recesses of the side drawers were also glazed with General FInishes Van Dyke Brown.
The three center drawers were given a whole new look. Pieces of cedar wood slats were glued and nailed over the the current drawer face in an "x"...
2016 Design Challenge Entry - Pro Upcycled Furniture
"This beautifully layered buffet was accomplished by using only General Finishes products. I created the base coat by mixing the farmhouse green color that consists of GF Milk Paint in Basil, Dark Chocolate, Emerald, and Linen. I then dry brushed on some Buttermilk Yellow. The last coat of paint was a 50/50 mixture of the farmouse green and Antique White. I used the vaseline method of distressing to achieve the chippy look and many...
Romantic Shabby Chic French Provincial Dresser highly disstressed and glazed with GF Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and sealed with satin High Performance Topcoat.
2016 Design Challenge Entry - Professionals Upcycled Furniture›Third Place
"Shabby Chic French Provincial dresser highly distressed and glazed finished in our "crusty" antique finish"
Sherwin Williams Pro Classic Paint
GF Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects
GF Satin High Performance Topcoat
Loving this dresser by Piece Of Candy! It was painted with GF Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and topped with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.
"This amazing Grand Rapids Bookcase & Chair Co, Hastings, Michigan Bookcase was in very poor condition when I found her. Damaged dirty with holes and missing inlay appliques. I have tried to restore her at first..however, peeling veneer and damaged wood make me change my mind. I decided to transfer the image of my favorite painting by Akseli Gallen-Kallela from sane time period what my beautiful piece (1911-1917)
When I have enlarged print of the painting which I have bought on...
"These beautiful cabinets were just too dark for this space. We brightened it up with a white paint, but General Finishes Van Dyke Brown Glaze is what makes it. All of the gorgeous cabinet detail is now the focus because of this beautiful glaze." - The Rustic Seahorse
This makeover won 2nd place in the Cabinetry category of the 2016 GF Design Challenge Contest.
"We were so excited to do this project. We started with a Golden/Honey Oak kitchen that was beautifully designed but need a little extra umph. We decided that we needed a contrasting darker island with a light base on the cabinets.
We started off by painting all of the cabinets except the island in a cream white color. Then we took General Finishes Van Dyke Brown glaze in all of the detail work to make the cabinets pop next to the dark island. We put several coats of sealer to...
"This dresser had a damaged top drawer..no problem...just turn it into a shelf! The body is painted with Brick Red Milk Paint and topped with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. The drawers were sanded and stained with Java Gel. Thanks to General Finishes products, you would never know this was once a plain blond dresser!" - Seasoned Style
"This gorgeous piece was brought back to life with a custom chalk paint blend and GF's Java Gel Stain and Van Dyke Brown Glaze. The entire piece was finished off with HPTC in flat." - The Goodie Girl Shoppe
Check out all of GF's Chalk Style Paint colors here:
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"What a great little side table/cabinet for a study! Perfect for a minbar! Painted in General Finishes Tuscan Red with Van Dyke Brown Glaze and High Performance Topcoat for added durability. Headed to the shop in the next couple of days!" - Gigi's Hope Chest
"My first time to use GF products outdoors. I just love the newly painted door on my boat house. I painted it Brick Red and then glazed it with Van Dyke Brown. To protect it, I topped it with Exterior 450. The pop of color is perfect!" - Kim of Seitz Antiques & Collectibles
This antique princess dresser is done in Seagull Gray with a Van Dyke Brown/Pitch Black Glaze mix. Top is stained in Java and coated in High Performance Satin by Dressers and Jujubes
Check out this tutorial video to learn more about glazing:
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Diane of The Paint Factory blew us away with this masterpiece transfer: 'Swan Song' Ophelia! She used a combination of Clear, Van Dyke Brown, and Burnt Umber Glaze Effects for the finish. Words cannot express how gorgeous this piece is.
She describes, "And while working with Ophelia, I realized that she was quite possibly my last image transfer. I feel that this particular 'voice/vision' (whatever you want to call it), has been expressed... It feels right to go and exercise a new...
This beautiful desk was refinished with GF Basil Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and satin High Performance Topcoat.
This stunning vanity was livened up by Salvage to Sassy! They used Tuscan Red Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects to achieve this rich color!
Learn how to apply Glaze Effects over General Finishes Milk Paint and make repairs at http://bit.ly/1sNFzHJ.
Kimberly Starr of Art & Soul Studio 2 dazzled us with this delightful dresser! She used Queenstown Gray Milk Paint, then finished with a layer of Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.
Find your favorite GF products in the U.S. at Woodcraft, Rockler, Klingspor, Amazon, or, in Canada, at Wood Essence and Lee Valley. You can also purchase GF products from any of the 31 Illinois JC Licht locations or use your own zip code to find a retailer near you at ...
Kirstin Almen astounded us with this lovely provincial nightstand! She first layered Seagull Gray over Antique White Milk Paint, then glazed over with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. For the finish, she used High Performance Topcoat Satin to create this glowing and beautiful piece!
Learn How to Glaze A Table with General Finishes Glaze Effects at https://youtu.be/3jifX-ZCHDI.
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Loving this nautical themed dresser from 2nddoorontheright ! The color is a custom combination of GF Klein Blue Milk Paint and Bone White Chalk Style Paint. The details were accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and white wax.
Loving this cool blue transformation by Lindsey Vogel Design LLC!
Lindsey says, "For this makeover I used General Finishes Chalk Style paint in Chalk White and Summertime Blue with a light coat of Van Dyke Brown Glaze on the drawer fronts and sides. I began with 1 coat of white, then added 2 coats of blue and distressed back a bit before coming back & painting the edging details in white."
**GF Chalk Style Paint is discontinued. Replace Summertime Blue with a custom mix of 8:1...
Red Door Furniture Co. spoiled us with this share! They used Milk Paint and Glaze Effects for this dresser.
They explain, "This cutie is providing all the sunshine we need this weekend! Painted in a mix of Somerset Gold Milk Paint and VanDyke Brown Glaze Effects."
Number Fifty-Three graced us with this beautiful dresser using Corinth Blue Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.
They explain, "Today I'm sharing this apothecary cabinet. It was such a mess before, but the turquoise finish and antique copper pulls have given it a wonderful new life!"
To learn more about their process in fashioning this piece, go to http://bit.ly/29lItPQ.
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Kristen Almen of Dressers and Jujubes shares this beautiful dresser she restyled in pretty Patina Milk Paint. She also finished this piece in Van Dyke Brown and Pitch Black Glaze Effects!
Learn How to Apply Glaze Effects Over General Finishes Milk Paint & Make Repairs at http://bit.ly/1sNFzHJ
Find your favorite GF products at Rockler, Klingspor, Amazon, orWood Essence and Lee Valley in Canada. You can also purchase GF...
"This beautiful full size bed was painted in General Finishes Antique White Milk paint. Antiqued by using General Finishes Van Dyke brown glaze & sealed with their Flat Out Flat."
Find your favorite GF products at Rockler, Wood Essence, Klingspor, Amazon, or Lee Valley in Canada. NOTE: Woodcraft stores carry all of GF’s retail and professional line EXCEPT Chalk Style Paint. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
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Check out this dashing table restyled in Milk Paint and Glaze Effects!
"I can't believe how different this table looks now; huge change and I love it! Painted in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects, light distressing, then finished with high endurance for years of protection!" - For the Love of Furniture and Home Design
To learn more about our Glaze Effects, go http://bit.ly/1ZuLnC0.
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"Another piece finished using only GF products. For this one I used Patina Green Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain, Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects, and HP topcoat in flat. Thanks GF for the great products!" - The Goodie Girl Shoppe
Find your favorite GF products at Rockler, Wood Essence, Klingspor, Amazon, or Lee Valley in Canada. NOTE: Woodcraft stores carry all of GF’s retail and professional line EXCEPT Chalk Style Paint. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at...
This liquor cabinet was painted in Millstone milk paint, received heavy distressing and glazed over with Van Dyke Brown and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. The details are kissed with silver metallics to capture a sexy bohemian feel.
Kuhlmann Collections of Wentzville, MO refinished this table with GF Millstone Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. Such a fantastic combo of products!
"Just wanted to share one of my projects I completed using General Finishes! I used Antique White for the base, and then the Van Dyke Brown glaze. The top is reclaimed wood that I sealed with the High Performance Top Coat. This piece is truly amazing!!!" - Heather of Refurb Fanatic
Made New Design refinished this handsome Thomasville dresser using General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.
"We completed this custom bench for a client this afternoon! We always enjoy repurposing (headboard) to create a more useful piece. We absolutely love the finish on the bench. It has been painted with Antique White Milk Paint, then Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects was applied before finishes with a High Performance Satin Topcoat. The seat was finished with Java Gel Stain and a High Performance Topcoat." - Gigi's Hope Chest
Rustic Roots went bold and bright with the GF Persimmon Milk Paint dresser! GF Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects was applied for a little extra touch.
Susan Davis of Meme's Ewenique Boutique restyle this chest of drawers with General Finishes Black Pepper and Bayberry Green Chalk Style Paints as well as Sunglow and Snow White Milk Paints. It was aslo accented with GF Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. So creative!
**General Finishes Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Black Pepper with Lamp Black Milk Paint and Bayberry with a custom mix of 3:1 Basil Milk Paint , Harvest Yellow Milk Paint
Jana from Repurposed from the Heart restyled this nightstand with General Finishes Patina Green Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.
"It always amazes me what a difference paint can make in a piece. This piece was painted in General Finishes Millstone, Dark Chocolate, Van Dyke Brown Glaze and top coated in High Performance in satin finish. It will be making its way to a new home where it will be used as a Flat Screen TV Stand." - Reblessed, LLC
"Love GF & this amazing color! Persimmon Milk Paint with Van Dyke Brown Glaze and HP Topcoat in Satin. Top is Antique Walnut Gel Stain also with HP Topcoat in Satin." - Staci from TenZero8 Studio
This Glamorous gray vanity was refinished by Kristin of Dressers and Jujubes using General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint topped with a mix of Van Dyke Brown and Pitch Black Glaze, sealed with High Performance Top Coat in Satin.
Can't get over this beautiful custom color by Dressers and Jujubes! It's a mix of GF Coral Crush and Antique White Milk Paint and has been accented with GF Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. The top was stained with Java Gel Stain and the entire piece was sealed with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat.
