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Distressed Paint Color Combinations: 100s of Examples

In the following faux finish examples, several layers of GF Milk Paints, GF Glaze Effects, GF Wood Stains and GF Top Coats are combined in the tradition of old world craftsmen to create unique, distressed looks in any color palette.

Vintage Kitchen Dining Set in Red Pepper and Antique White Milk Paint

vintage red and white kitchen dinig set refinished with antique white and red pepper milk paint

Post Date

Mon, 08/26/2013 - 12:00

We love this dropleaf maple table with two chairs refinished in red pepper and antique white

November 2016 Retailer of the Month - Vinterest Antiques

vinterest antiques: general finishes retailer of the month

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Mon, 11/14/2016 - 12:00

General Finishes is happy to announce our November 2016 Retailer of the Month, Vinterest Antiques of Hixson, TN.

Get The Look - 50/50 Mix Coastal Blue Milk Paint & Winter White Glaze over Antique White

text: get the look with 50/50 coastal blue milk paint and winter white glaze effects over antique white milk paint

Post Date

Mon, 01/05/2015 - 12:00

Got the blues? We sure do... Coastal Blue, that is!

FAQs: December 2022 Discontinued Milk Paint Colors

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

Why Does Flat Out Flat Topcoat Cause Hazing Over Dark Colors?

Flat Out Flat Repairing & Trouble Shooting Water Based Finishes

Hazing or a cloudy appearance can occur when applying a super matte finish over dark colors. In the paint industry, we call this DOI – Distortion of Image. The waxes that give Flat Out Flat its soft feel and the additional matting agents in the formula do not allow light waves to completely refract outward when used over dark colors. Plus, dark colors naturally absorb more light. DOI does occur over light colors, you just can’t see it. Best practice is to always test your finishing schedule before completing the entire project to make sure it meets YOUR satisfaction.

12 Drawer Dresser Outfitted with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint

dresser refinished using antique white milk paint

Post Date

Sun, 03/23/2014 - 12:00

Chrissie's Collection never ceases to amaze us.

*How Do I Apply White Milk Paint Over Cabinets That Have Been Burned?

Milk Paint Repairing & Trouble Shooting Water Based Finishes

GF recommends that you replace the doors if you want to use a white paint like General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint. Some things are not meant to be and painting charred doors is a recipe for trouble. The charring will bleed through.

*Why Are Some Milk Paint Colors Thinner and More Translucent Than Others?

Milk Paint

The ability of a paint to "hide" (cover) the existing underlying finish color is dependent on a number of factors.

One factor is colorants and the other is filler. Colorants affect the viscosity of durable furniture paints, making some paints thinner than others. GF could add more filler, making Milk Paint similar to wall paint, but that would reduce the durability.

Bright, organic colors such as blues, greens, reds, yellows and whites are thinner. Unfortunately, this a problem common among highly durable paints in the industry.