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*Why is High Performance Streaking When Applied over Annie Sloan Chalk Paint?

High Performance Water Based Top Coat Repairing & Trouble Shooting Water Based Finishes

This is a guesstimate as GF cannot assist with the performance of another manufacturer's product used in conjunction with our own finishes.

It looks like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is absorbing some of the topcoat because it is so porous. High Performance does not streak over a sealed surface when properly applied. Most likely the chalk paint is so dry it is pulling some of the solvents away from the High Performance, causing an uneven finish or the appearance of streaking. This happens on the original powder Chalk or Milk Paints also.

General Finishes 2016 March Blogger of the Month is The Painted Drawer

the painted drawer collection; dressers refinished using general finishes stains and paints

Post Date

Wed, 04/20/2016 - 12:00

GF is excited to announce our March 2016 Blogger of the Month - Suzanne Bagheri of The Painted Drawer Collection located in North Bethesda, MD! Suzanne creates beautiful, unique pieces and is truly a master of her craft.

Refresh Living ~ General Finishes October 2016 Blogger of the Month

refresh living: general finishes blogger of the month

Post Date

Fri, 09/23/2016 - 12:00

GF is excited to announce Refresh Living as our October 2016 Blogger of the Month!

Trumeau Mirror

Post Date

Fri, 07/08/2016 - 12:00

Lisa from General Finishes created this lovely Trumeau Mirror with Efex mouldings and General Finishes products. Trumeau mirrors are wall mirrors that were originally manufactured in France in the 18th century. The French word treameau designates the space between windows.

GF's Annual Design Contest

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Mon, 01/19/2015 - 12:00

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR GROUNDHOG DAY. The General Finishes 2015 Contest Starts February 2nd and runs for 40 days. There are two categories to enter. Enter one or both as often as you wish here

1) WILD NIGHTS DESIGN CHALLENGE

Behind-the-Scenes Video - Milwaukee Street Art with General Finishes Milk Paint

public street art project using general finishes milk paint

Post Date

Mon, 11/18/2013 - 12:00

Do you remember when we posted this awesome community project using General Finishes

General Finishes May 2016 Retailer of the Month - Lindsay Tate Creates

lindsay tate creates furniture examples using general finishes stains, dyes, and paints

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Fri, 05/13/2016 - 12:00

GF is happy to present out 2016 May Retailer of the Month, Lindsay Tate Creates!

12 Days 'til Christmas - Featuring General Finishes New Milk Paint Colors

bird house ornament. text: 12 days until christmas

Post Date

Fri, 12/13/2013 - 12:00

We're counting down the days until Christmas by featuring our New Milk Paint Colors, designed and chosen by you!

New Video - How to Apply GF Water Based Topcoat to a Bench

Post Date

Tue, 12/01/2015 - 12:00

In our newest video, Chris Adams and Tom Monohan of General Finishes show you how to apply GF Waterbased Topcoat to a bench.

General Finishes Launches 14 New Milk Paint Colors!

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Mon, 11/25/2013 - 12:00

The votes for our first Milk Paint color contest have been counted. After 127 submitted entries and 1,014 votes, we have a total of 12 color contest winners!