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Dramatic Fireplace Makeover Using General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint

before and after of brick fireplace using lamp black milk paint
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We love this unique fireplace makeover, for less than $20, by Cassie from Primitive & Proper, using General Finishes Lamp Black

Distressed Dresser Finished in Linen Milk Paint

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We love this dresser distressed with General Finishes Linen

*How is a Flooring Topcoat Different than a Furniture or Cabinet Finish?

Pro Floor Finishes Compatibility

Three features differentiate flooring topcoats

  1. General Finishes flooring topcoat, Pro Image, is fortified with significantly more urethane to increase durability.
  2. The slip rate of flooring topcoats is higher to improve floor safety and reduce the likelihood of slipping; approximately a 5.7 rating. For example, someone in socks is less likely to slip on a flooring finish, or a basketball player is less likely to slip on a good professional floor finish.

What is a slip coat when applying a wood finish?

A slip coat provides a very temporary barrier to apply stain over raw wood with less drag.

For example, we like to use a slip coat of mineral spirits when applying General Finishes oil-based Gel Stain to a raw wood surface to allow the stain to slice across the surface more easily. Or a slip coat of General Finishes Water-based Extender when applying our water-based wood stain.

Woodworker Wednesday - Leslie Webb Design

custom wood furniture and art finished using general finishes stains, dyes, and paint
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Guess what day it is? If you guessed Woodworker Wednesday, you are correct! This week we're excited to feature the incredible Leslie Webb of Leslie Webb Design, furniture designer and woodworking extraordinaire!

Do I need to use a top coat or wax with General Finishes Milk Paint?

refinished buffet using persian blue milk paint
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The answer is no, General Finishes Milk Paint does not require sealing, especially for lower use pieces such as a coffee table.

Woodworker Wednesday - Drunken Woodworker

custom wood furniture and art finished using general finishes stains, dyes, and paint
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It's Woodworker Wednesday and this week we're excited to feature Dave Picciuto of The Drunken Woodworker! Inspired to create affordable photo frames for himself, Dave discovered the art of woodworking and never looked back.

Best Clear Finish for Wood: Enhancing Wood Grain & Color

general finishes arm-r-sweal oil and urethane top coat satin
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Make your wood finishing project's grain really "POP" by layering oil & water-based products together, resulting in enhanced natural wood grain and character.

General Finishes 2016 July Retailer of the Month - Roots and Wings Furniture

general finishes featured retailer roots & wings furniture llc
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Jennie Ingram of Roots & Wings Furniture is  GF's 2016 July Retailer of the Month!

Jennie says, "Growing up, I was always working with my grandfather on some project or another. And every once and while it was refinishing a piece of furniture. 

Dresser by Oliver and Rust Finished with General Finishes Somerset Gold Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects

Milk Paint Somerset Gold Dresser - Oliver and Rust
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Check out this gorgeous grainy dijon mustard dresser makeover finished by Meg Gizuk at Oliver and Rust!

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