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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

Distressed Dresser Finished in Linen Milk Paint

Post Date

Mon, 11/18/2013 - 12:00

We love this dresser distressed with General Finishes Linen

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.

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.

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 I do I prep an existing, painted fiber glass for for a new coat of paint?

To prep an existing fiberglass door that has a coat of paint on it:

*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.