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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.

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!

How to use General Finishes Gel Stain to refinish your kitchen cabinets - By OrganizedClutterbug

text: how to gel stain your kitchen cabinets

Post Date

Thu, 01/23/2014 - 12:00

We love this step-by-step video by OrganizedClutterbug about how she used General Finishes Gel Stain to refinish her kitchen cabinets! Please note, this video was not created by General Finishes, nor is it our professional recommendation for application method, but it is creative!

How Can I Improve Coverage When Using White Paint on Furniture?

Milk Paint Stain Blocker

A PRIMER is your best defense under light-colored paint.

Kitchen Cabinet Transformations

before picture of kitchen cabinets before getting refinished with general finishes stain

Post Date

Mon, 05/05/2014 - 12:00

These kitchen cabinet transformations come from Cabinet Refresh. They are based in the Los Angeles area and work almost exclusively with General Finishes products. Their work is top notch! Here are a few examples of their amazing talent.

Distressed Dresser Refinished in General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk Paint

dresser refinished in coastal blue milk paint

Post Date

Mon, 11/18/2013 - 12:00

Inspiration can come from anywhere!

*What Sprayer Should I Use?

Spraying Finishes

Although we spray product all the time in our workshop, with several sprayers ranging from airless to HVLP, we do not consider ourselves to be spray gun experts for all brands.

To get the latest information, we recommend you contact Jeff Jewitt of Homestead Finishing Products and/or Paint Sprayers Plus for the best advice.

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

*Why is my application of Milk Paint not adhering on previously finished cabinets?

Milk Paint Repairing & Trouble Shooting Water Based Finishes

There are several reasons:

1. The cabinets were not prep cleaned and sanded properly. Sanding and cleaning are an essential part of any refinishing process.

In most cases, you can use a 220 sanding pad to scuff the surface and clean with a 50|50 mix of water and denatured alcohol.

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.