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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.

General Finishes Woodworker Wednesday - Ruth Walker aka "The Wood Gal"

custom wood furniture and art finished using general finishes stains, dyes, and paints by the woodgal

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Fri, 05/13/2016 - 12:00

For this weeks General Finishes Woodworker Wednesday series, we are featuring Ruth, aka The WoodGal! Her work spans a range of projects, from trash-to-treasure rehabs to fine custom furniture, like tables and dressers.

What is the Best Approach to Painting Chairs and Smaller Items of Furniture?

rocking chair finished using brick red milk paint

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Thu, 01/15/2015 - 12:00

ANSWER: For ideal results, GF recommends applying finish with a spray gun and putting your project on a rotating lazy susan.

The "Preppsta" Dressed in Striped Milk Paint

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Thu, 08/29/2013 - 12:00

Latest design from Cindy Hickly of NewFangled Designs. Says Cindy: "Here she is! I call her the Preppsta.

Does GF Milk Paint Have to be Sealed?

dresser refinished using sunglow buttermilk milk paint

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Fri, 12/19/2014 - 12:00

Kitchen Redo using Java Gel Stain and Satin Polyacrylic

kitchen makeover using java gel stain and satin polyacrylic

Post Date

Tue, 08/20/2013 - 12:00

Great kitchen redo of oak cabinets using General Finishes

Mahogany Side Table Finished with Milk Paint by Retailer Silverleaf Interiors

mahogany side table after it was refinished with milk paint

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Fri, 08/23/2013 - 12:00

We love seeing our products in stores and put to creative use.

General Finishes Java Gel Stain Does It Again!

before and after of kitchen cabinets using java gel stain

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Wed, 04/02/2014 - 12:00

Anna Wilbur utilized General Finishes Java Gel Stain

*Can I Mix GF Milk Paint into Exterior 450 Topcoat To Tint The Final Coat?

Exterior Stains & Topcoats Milk Paint

Yes, you can. The resin systems for General Finishes Exterior 450 Topcoat and Milk Paint are the same.

Watch Exterior 450 Topcoat product overview video here

Kate Cunningham Takes Re-Purposed Tree Stumps to a New Level with Endurovar

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Wed, 04/17/2013 - 12:00

Check out Kate Cunningham's work turning tree stumps into gorgeous coffee and side tables. This piece was finished with professional waterbase Endurova Satin over Black waterbased wood stain from General Finishes.