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General Finishes Launches 14 New Milk Paint Colors!

Post Date

Mon, 11/25/2013 - 12:00

The votes for our first Milk Paint color contest have been counted. After 127 submitted entries and 1,014 votes, we have a total of 12 color contest winners!

12 Days 'til Christmas - Featuring General Finishes New Milk Paint Colors

bird house ornament. text: 12 days until christmas

Post Date

Fri, 12/13/2013 - 12:00

We're counting down the days until Christmas by featuring our New Milk Paint Colors, designed and chosen by you!

How Can I Create a Custom Glaze, Wash, Varnish or Stain?

text: get the look antique white milk paint accented with yellow ochre glaze effects

Post Date

Wed, 04/01/2015 - 12:00

ANSWER: You can design your own custom glazes, washes and varnishes with General Finishes intermixable water based products. See tips and recipes below:

GF Tip: For all of the following mixes, GF recommends the following two steps:

FAQs: December 2022 Discontinued Milk Paint Colors

Q: Which 12 colors will remain in the Milk Paint line?

*How Can I Create a Custom Glaze, Wash, Varnish or Stain?

Glaze Effects Technique Tips

You can design your own custom glazes, stains, washes, and varnishes with General Finishes intermixable water-based products. **Do not mix General Finishes Glaze Effects with General Finishes Water Based Stain (including Pre-Stain Natural) See tips and recipes below.

For all of the following mixes, GF recommends the following two steps:

Is GF's Milk Paint a True Milk Paint?

Milk Paint

GF's Milk Paint is not a true Milk Paint - it is premixed and does not contain any casein based ingredients. We named our product Milk Paint with the intention of putting a clear, bright, contemporary spin on an old fashioned furniture paint tradition.

It is designed to mimic the low luster finish of old world paints. It is our premium paint, carefully engineered for durability, ease of application and exterior use. All you have to do is prep your piece, stir the can and get started!

Here are some other qualities that make our Milk Paint stand out: