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Round Side Table in Our New Seagull Gray Milk Paint by Newfangled Designs

small round table refinished with seagull gray milk paint

Post Date

Tue, 09/03/2013 - 12:00

This beautiful round side table has been finished in one of our newest water based

November 2016 Blogger of the Month - Anastasia Vintage

anastasia vintage: general finishes blogger of the month

Post Date

Fri, 11/04/2016 - 12:00

General Finishes is delighted to announce our November 2016 Blogger of the Month, Anastasia Vintage

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:

FAQs: December 2022 Discontinued Milk Paint Colors

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

Can Milk Paint be applied to raw MDF or masonite?

Milk Paint

Yes.

MDF

Apply Kilz or Bin 123 Primer first.
MDF is not as absorbent as natural wood, so wait 2 days in between coats and before applying top coat.
MDF also tends to cast a brown color. If you are using a white paint, apply a coat of SeaGull Grey first to counter the brown, and then apply a couple of coats of white over it, allowing all coats to dry 2 days.

Learn more about how to prep MDF before applying GF Milk Paint.

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.

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, Tawny and Bronze Pearl Effects Over Queenstown Gray Milk Paint

text: get the look argentine, tawny pearl & bronze pearl effects stippled and pounced with a damp rag over queenstown gray milk paint

Post Date

Fri, 07/31/2015 - 12:00

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

Updating Existing Cabinets with General Finishes Water Based Finishes How to Video

Post Date

Wed, 12/09/2015 - 12:00

In our newest video Chris Adams and Tom Monohan of General Finishes demonstrate how to update your existing cabinets with GF Water Based Wood Stain and Dye Stain with a technique called toning. Toning does not require any messy stripping or sanding.

*How Do I Prep MDF Before Painting?

Preparation and Sanding

MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) is tricky because there are several grades of MDF and the quality varies.

If you cannot determine the quality of the MDF, play it safe and use best practices. The concern is with the edges and ends. The core of MDF is compressed sawdust, glue and resins so when you apply paint to those areas it soaks right up.