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Get The Look - Argentine, Tawny and Bronze Pearl Effects Over Queenstown Gray Milk Paint

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Fri, 07/31/2015 - 12:00

Achieve the look of antique mercury glass with this gorgeous combination!

*Can Gel Stain Be Used Over Laminate?

GF advises extra care and prep when applying any finish over laminate surfaces because they are specifically designed not to mar and therefore they are not very "sand-able", making adherence difficult.

In addition to this non-permeable surface factor, General Finishes Gel Stain is an oil-based product, and it is more difficult to obtain proper drying characteristics over a dense manufactured surface such as laminate. Gel stains, as all wood stains, were formulated to go over raw wood which has an "open" surface and can absorb some of the stain.

General Finishes 2016 Design Challenge

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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.

Get The Look - Argentine Pearl Effects Stippled Over Driftwood Milk Paint

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Fri, 07/31/2015 - 12:00

Glamorous style isn't just for Hollywood!

Get The Look - Tawny Pearl Effect Dry Brushed Over Dark Chocolate Milk Paint

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Mon, 08/03/2015 - 12:00

Get a look as delicious as chocolate truffles with Tawny Pearl Effects applied over two coats of Dark Chocolate Milk Paint!

How to Apply General Finishes Pearl Effects Specialty Metallic Paints

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Tue, 07/28/2015 - 12:00

Chris Adams and "celebrity guest" Nicole Genz of Rescued Furnishings show how to apply General Finishes

How to Create a Restoration Hardware Look with GF Milk Paint and Glaze

refinished rocking chair and side table using milk paint and glaze

Post Date

Tue, 09/15/2015 - 12:00

The Restoration Hardware look is fantastic, but the price can definitely be a turn off. But GF has good news! Anastasia Vintage has come up with a technique to acheive a Restoration Hardware inspired look using General Finishes products.