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Glaze Effects: Water Based

General Finishes Van Dyke Brown Water Based Glaze Effects, Quart

Glaze Effects are translucent water-based colors used to create beautiful decorative finishes such as marbling, shabby chic, burnishing and color washing. Use over Water Based Wood Stains, and Milk Paints. Glaze Effects can be intermixed to create custom colors.

Milk Paint for Cabinets & Furniture: Water Based

General Finishes Water Based Milk Paint, Antique White, quart, Made with Renewable Resources

General Finishes Milk Paint is a premium low VOC, self-sealing interior/exterior mineral-based paint named for its low-luster sheen. So durable, it is a go-to finish for cabinets and furniture.

Milk Paint Bases for Tinting

Tint General Finishes Milk Paint Clear or White base to match colors in major manufacturer's paint decks using Colorfal Zero VOC water soluble colorants.

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.

How to Glaze a Table with General Finishes Glaze Effects

Post Date

Mon, 07/27/2015 - 12:00

In this tutorial video Chris Adams and "celebrity guest" Holly Haguewood of Drabs2Fabs show how to glaze a small table with Van Dyke Brown

How Can I Create a Custom Glaze, Wash, Varnish or Stain?

text: get the look antique white milk paint accented with yellow ochre glaze effects

Post Date

Wed, 04/01/2015 - 12:00

ANSWER: You can design your own custom glazes, washes and varnishes with General Finishes intermixable water based products. See tips and recipes below:

GF Tip: For all of the following mixes, GF recommends the following two steps:

*How Can I Create a Custom Glaze, Wash, Varnish or Stain?

Glaze Effects Technique Tips

You can design your own custom glazes, stains, washes, and varnishes with General Finishes intermixable water-based products. **Do not mix General Finishes Glaze Effects with General Finishes Water Based Stain (including Pre-Stain Natural) See tips and recipes below.

For all of the following mixes, GF recommends the following two steps:

Is GF's Milk Paint a True Milk Paint?

Milk Paint

GF's Milk Paint is not a true Milk Paint - it is premixed and does not contain any casein based ingredients. We named our product Milk Paint with the intention of putting a clear, bright, contemporary spin on an old fashioned furniture paint tradition.

It is designed to mimic the low luster finish of old world paints. It is our premium paint, carefully engineered for durability, ease of application and exterior use. All you have to do is prep your piece, stir the can and get started!

Here are some other qualities that make our Milk Paint stand out: