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The "Preppsta" Dressed in Striped Milk Paint

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

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

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
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We love this dropleaf maple table with two chairs refinished in red pepper and antique white

Do I need to add a wetting agent such as Floetrol to General Finishes Milk Paint?

Milk Paint

No. General Finishes already adds excellent wetting and flow agents to our Milk Paint. Adding another wetting agent is superfluous, and it may even be harmful to your finish if the formulas don't coordinate.

Mid-Century Sideboard in Lamp Black Milk Paint

before and after of midcentury sideboard refinish
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Cassie at primitiveandproper.blogspot.com did a great job refinishing this kids' dresser for a friend in Lamp Black

General Finishes Transformation Tuesday - Holiday Red Milk Paint Settee

before and after of refinished settee using holiday red milk paint
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For General Finishes Transformation Tuesday, we wanted to share this settee project by Beth of Farm Fresh Vintage Finds. This was her first time using

GF honored with Woodcraft's "Innovations Award"

carved wood award to General Finishes. text: in recognition of a groundbreaking product in the woodworking world
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We're very honored to be a recipient of Woodcraft's "Innovations Award" for our water-based and oil-based finishes! 

Can I thin General Finishes Water Based Stains?

Wood Stains (Water Based)

Thin GF water based stains with distilled water if desired. Start with 5%, adding up to 10% by volume. 
Increase open time, if needed with up to 5% General Finishes Extender if allowed by local regulations. GF Extender will improve flow and leveling and increase open time, which is helpful in dry climates. 

Enduro Extender Featured in Family Handyman Magazine - July/August 2013 Edition

check out this mention of general finishes' Enduro extender in family handyman magazine
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Check out this mention of General Finishes's Enduro Extender in Family Handyman Magazine, July/August 2013. Thanks for the shout-out, familyhandyman.com.

Get the Look - Champagne, Tawny and Bronze Pearl Effects over Snow White Milk Paint

text: get the look champagn, tawny, and bronze pearl effects stippled and pounced with a damp rag over snow white milk paint
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Achieve high-end style to rival Michelangelo with our new

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