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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

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.

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

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.

November 2016 Retailer of the Month - Vinterest Antiques

vinterest antiques: general finishes retailer of the month

Post Date

Mon, 11/14/2016 - 12:00

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

*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.