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Basset Buffet Served Up with General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint

buffet refinished with persian blue milk paint

Post Date

Tue, 03/25/2014 - 12:00

Shabby Pickins out did themselves with this brilliant Basset buffet painted with General Finishes

Refinished Buffet in General Finishes Milk Paint and HP Poly

before and after of buffet with milk paint coastal blue

Post Date

Thu, 10/17/2013 - 12:00

This buffet was updated to a modern sleek look by Kelly of Stylish Patina,stylishpatina.com with General Finishes

Blue Buffet finished in Coastal Blue Milk Paint created by Cindy Hickly

Post Date

Fri, 07/12/2013 - 12:00

Meet "Rockstar", a cleverly designed Blue Buffet finished in Coastal Blue Milk Paint from General Finishes.

General Finishes 2016 Design Challenge

text: ready your brushes GF design challenge

Post Date

Sun, 04/10/2016 - 12:00

Rev up your brushes and save the date! The 2016 GENERAL FINISHES DESIGN CHALLENGE CONTEST kicks off July 4th, 2016. We will post the link to the contest at that time.

Why does bright & white paint take so many coats to achieve coverage?

Milk Paint

Extra deep and extra bright colors have lower opacity because they start out with a clear base. Read more about how to get the best coverage for your favorite colors.

Can High Performance polyurethane be used instead of Modge Podge?

High Performance Water Based Top Coat

No, it is too thin. And High Performance is not thick enough for transfers either. Stick with Modge Podge.

*How Can I Prevent Gel Stain from Hardening in the Can?

Gel Stains (Oil Based) Storing Finishes

As the Gel Stain is used, the volume of stain in the can is displaced with air, causing the stain to start curing. Gel Stains harden up more quickly than liquid oil stains for all the reasons folks love them - the extra colorants and solids within the stain that provide such great coverage also harden up more quickly than other stains.

During storage, the oxygen or moisture that's sealed in the container continues to cure and thicken your stored product, ruining the leftovers. Here are some tips to ensure your Gel Stain remains in great working condition.

How Can I Improve Coverage When Using White Paint on Furniture?

Chalk Style Paint Milk Paint Stain Blocker

A primer is your best defense under light-colored paint.

Another technique to avoid the slight color change that sometimes occurs when applying topcoat is to add 10-15% of the paint you are using to your topcoat. This technique layers additional coats of color over your piece as well as providing the protection of a topcoat. If you don't like measuring, just add enough paint until you can see a bit of the hue in the topcoat. This method works with a brush or a spray gun.

To maintain the full-strength protection of the topcoat, DO NOT TINT YOUR FINAL COAT of topcoat.

Pretty as a Picture

Post Date

Mon, 03/24/2014 - 12:00

Diane from The Paint Factory took a vintage photo of downtown Portland Oregon and transfered the image to this table top.

*Why did my remaining Arm-R-seal thicken in the can?

General Finishes Oil Based Arm-R-Seal Topcoat

Arm-R-Seal Storing Finishes

Oil-based topcoats are "oxidizing" products which means that the moment it is introduced to oxygen, a chemical reaction will cause the finish to begin to harden. As topcoat is used, the empty space in the can is filled with air, furthering the curing process.

Tips to ensure your Arm-R-Seal remains in great working condition: