"Confession: I’ve never used chalk paint before. I’ve used milk paint extensively, both in powdered form and General Finishes Milk paint (not a a “true” milk paint, but fabulous nonetheless!), latex, and oil.
So clearly, I’m not unfamiliar with various paint applications, but chalk paint was uncharted territory. Since I’m nothing if not honest, I didn’t love the Fjord Blue color–it was far more purple than I anticipated; however, one of the great things about General Finishes Chalk Paints and...
Recreated Designs says, "I began by giving the bookcase two coats of the General Finishes Chalk Style Paint in Key West Blue. This paint, like the Milk Paint I had recently tried, acted very much like a latex paint. It covered beautifully and was a nice thick paint with beautiful pigmentation." The back was painted in GF's Snow White Milk Paint with stripes highlighted with diluted Key West Blue Chalk Style Paint. "I couldn’t be happier with the gorgeous finish I was able to achieve with the...
Rescued Furnishings says, "Who is ready for THIS!?!?!??!?!?! I want to jump up and down and sing from the mountains because Cynthia let us paint her kitchen in our signature color!!!! Brave and bold! Plus without the oak the back splash pops! I didn't even notice it before. And the counters (which they dislike) really do look better! Galapagos blue may not be for every single one of you but oak definitely isn't and I couldn't be happier with the outcome! I want to hug this kitchen!"
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Eight Crusty Brushes says, "I am still in love with your paints even after 3+ years! I built this bench from a broken antique bed. It's painted Snow White and Driftwood with a touch of Lamp Black Milk Paint. I am so happy with how it turned out! My next piece is going to be painted with your chalk style paints. Super excited about that!"
The Artistic Home Studio and Boutique created a custom mix of GF Royal Purple and Antique White Milk Paint to achieve this adorable lavender color. It was also accented with GF Champagne Pearl Effects. Love everything about this piece!!
Reclaim & Relove created a custom mix of GF Linen and Driftwood Milk Paint on the body of this gorgeous hutch. Snow White Milk Paint was used inside and the details were accented with Winter White Glaze Effects.
Can't get enough of this vintage cabinet painted with a custom mix of GF Coastal Blue and Seagull Gray Milk Paint by Saw Nail and Paint of Seattle, WA!!
We LOVE this outstanding custom mixed Milk Paint color by Robin of RPK Interiors. GF's Holiday Red Milk Paint was mixed with Snow White Milk Paint to create the perfect pink! The paint was then sealed with High Performance Gloss.
"It's approximately a 50/50 ratio, but I just had fun adding & mixing until I got the color my client was looking for! We started with Coral Crush but it wasn't giving us the pure pink we were hoping for. I was pleasantly surprised to see the Holiday Red work out...
Thea of Sweet Tea Refinishing says, "Another cool General Finishes transformation! Coastal Blue and Patina Green mix take this repurpose to a whole new level! This Thomasville Dresser has found a new chapter in life as a Media Center!"
This fun and funky contemporary dresser was entered in The Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest_ for September whose theme was "Geometric Design". Awesome job Somewhat Quirky Design_! I used all General Finishes products to complete this dresser. The gray and black parts were stained with 2 coats of General Finishes Gray and Black Gel Stains. If you've never had a chance to work with gel stains you're missing out. I find them so much easier to work with than liquid stains. They are so easy to...
Darling Dixie campaign upcycle by Ashley Olivia at Rustic Soul Vintage Goods_ using a custom mix of Coastal Blue and Antique White Milk Paints! Ashley Olivia shares, "On its way to True Treasures! This Dixie Campaigner got a much needed face lift in a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue and Antique White."
"My client, who is expecting her first baby, purchased a Stanley seven drawer dresser from Craigslist to use as a changing table. She asked me to paint it for her and decided on a soft white since that would fit best with her decor over the long run.
...I sanded the entire piece and then primed it. I always lightly sand after priming and between coats of paint to get a smooth finish. I painted it with a custom white using a mix of General Finishes antique white and snow white. This piece took...
This majestic buffet was refinished by Modern Vintage using General Finishes Java Gel Stain for the top and Antique White Milk Paint for the base. GF's Snow White Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects were used to highlight the piece.
"Can't beat this combo!" -Modern Vintage
Loving this custom color mix!! We used a mix of 1/2 General Finishes Lamp Black to 1/2 Queenstown Gray and got this beautiful charcoal hue!!! - Shannon from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats_
Artsy Chicks Rule_ gave this bookcase a new look with a custom mix of GF Persian Blue Milk Paint with a touch of Lamp Black Milk Paint. This inside got a fresh coat of GF Snow White Milk Paint and the entire piece was accented with Winter White Glaze Effects. Nancy of Artsy Chicks Rule says, "I just adore that Winter White Glaze! I’m looking forward to using it again." Get all the details of this project at...
This romantic renaissance-style dining set was refinished with a custom mix of Tuscan Red and Holiday Red Milk Paint, then topped with Java Gel Stain by Rachel's Re-purposed Restorations_!
We adore this end table with a frosty lemonade personality! Modern Vintage created this color using a mix of GF's Buttermilk Yellow and Sunglow Milk Paints frosted with Winter White Glaze Effects.
Sophisticated French Provincial upcycle by Tara at Modern Vintage_! This beauty was finished with a custom mix of Buttermilk Yellow and Sunglow Milk Paints, then glazed with Winter White. Tara shares, "A mix of Buttermilk and Sunglow, frosted with Winter White Glaze, is without a doubt my new obsession! I loved it so much I knew right away that I wanted to do it again on this set when I got it. Perfect for a nursery, guest bedroom or even your own happy bedroom!"
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We can't get enough of this sweet stacked hepplewhite dresser upcycle in a custom navy by Reeves at The Weathered Door_! Reeves says, "I went with a classic navy color for this dresser. The paint color isn't your typical dark navy, though. I wanted something more greyed out and not too dark so I mixed up a custom color using General Finishes 'Coastal Blue' and 'Queenstown Gray' mixed with some Sherwin Williams 'Rainstorm'." See the full makeover here!...
This gorgeous frosty lemonade color was created by Modern Vintage using a mix of Buttermilk and Sunglow Milk Paint frosted with Winter White Glaze Effects.
Love mixing custom colors for a piece!! This buffet was refurbished using a mix of General Finishes Emerald, Coastal Blue and Klein Blue. The result was a beautiful peacock color that was on the green side of the fence. Distressing brought out the pretty golden wood tones underneath. The top was sealed using the High Performance Top Coat in Satin. - Shannon from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats of St. Charles, MO.
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This is ready for a new home! Custom mixed paint using General Finishes Coastal Blue, Queenstown Gray, and Antique White. Perfect for a new baby boys nursery. - The Shabby Mommy of El Dorado Hills, CA
Loving this fun and bright side table from Callahan Custom Creations. It was painted with a custom mix of GF Patina Green and Corinth Blue Milk Paint and glazed with Pitch Black Glaze Effects.
Mary Beth's Place has created yet another lovely piece! This French dresser was painted with Mary Beth's "favorite custom white color", a 50/50 mix of GF Antique White and Snow White Milk Paint. A subtle amount of Pitch Black Glaze Effects was added to the drawer fronts to accentuate their details and the entire piece was sealed with High Performance Top Coat in satin
We're absolutely smitten with this two-toned Emerald Midcentury stunner by Cassie at Primitive & Proper! "I decided playing it safe is for sissies. And I am no sissy. I pulled out my General Finishes in Emerald and added a dash of Coastal Blue just to darken and richen it a bit... Once the paint was dry I topped it with two coats of General Finishes HP Topcoat in Satin. I am on quite a green kick lately… I can’t get enough! I love this rich color." See the full transformation here!...
Can't get enough of this gold leafed coral Mid Century Modern dresser by Primitive & Proper. Cassie of Primitive & Proper says, "I removed the hardware, sanded the dresser, and painted it with 2 coats of a custom color I created using General Finishes Coral Crush and Snow White. I wanted to keep a modern and smooth finish, so I topped it off with General Finishes satin top coat.
Wonderful 4-drawer waterfall dresser makeover by TRU Furniture LLC by Brittaney Pingree! Brittaney used a custom mix of Corinth Blue and Linen Milk Paint on the base, Java Gel Stain on the drawer fronts, and finished with Satin Wax.
Bonnie at Forget Me Not Furnishings restyled this blushing beauty with a custom color of 3 parts Coral Crush to 2 parts Persimmon and Snow White Milk Paint on the interior! Follow Bonnie on Instagram (@forgetmenot_furnishings) for more photos!
We're loving this custom Coastal Blue and Corinth Blue chest makeover by Nancy at Artsy Chicks Rule! She added character with Van Dyke Brown Glaze, finished the top with Java Gel Stain, and sealed this beauty with High Performance Top Coat in Satin! Nancy says, "I’m so excited to share this new chest... it’s painted in the most luscious color ever. It’s a mix of those two colors (Coastal & Corinth Blue), approximately half and half. I also used Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects over the top of...
Color crush! Jessica at Totally Shabbique restyled this charming buffet with a custom mix of Coral Crush and Persimmon Milk Paints.
Team Sutton Designs painted this eye catching dresser in a custom milk paint color called "Sangria Red". They mixed 2 parts Holiday Red with 1.5 parts Lamp Black and the result is this amazing hue. It was also sealed with GF's High Performance Top Coat in satin.
How sweet is this makeover in a custom mix of General Finishes Coral Crush, Brick Red, Persimmon and Snow White? These went out the door last week as a custom order. This dresser and changing table had been in their family for years and needed to be updated to fit the newly decorated room. Original knobs were a shiny gold color, so they had to go! We love these and think the new pieces are fresh and fun!! - Shannon of Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats
Southern Vintage Finds created their own custom milk paint color for this dresser by mixing GF Holiday Red and Antique White Milk Paint. The top and drawer accents were topped with GF's Champagne Pearl Effects for an extra special touch!
Nikki at The Funky Junk Shop shared the sweetest set of nightstands in a custom mix of Seagull Gray and Lamp Black Milk Paints!
Theresa at House of Krafts shared this stunning buffet restyle! She says, "I used a custom mix of Basil and Patina Green with a little Antique White - the color was a little more bold than I was trying to achieve so I did a stain wash to mute it and sealed with High Performance in Flat. The top was stained with Antique Walnut Gel Stain and sealed with Arm-R-Seal in Satin!" Confused about which topcoat to choose for your next project? We'll help you choose in this quick video!...
The Velvet Rocker says, "Spring is definitely here! This perfect peach kid's art table was painted with a custom mix of General Finishes Persimmon and Snow White Milk Paints!"
Simple Redesign turned this antique dresser into a workstation desk. It was painted and stained with custom color mixes. The top was stained with a 50/50 mix of Java and Antique Walnut Gel Stain and the body was painted with a combo of Persimmon, Coral Crush and Brick Red Milk Paints. To get all the details of this project and the "recipe" for this paint color visit, http://www.simpleredesigngr.com/
We adore this custom mixed GF Milk Paint color by Soul Patina. You, too, can get this look by combining 4 parts Emerald, 1.5 parts Coastal Blue and 1 part Patina Green Milk Paints Soul Patina says, "Totally digging the color dipped trend lately! Thought I'd try it on a piece I picked up recently. General Finishes Milk Paint in a custom color I mixed up and Rust- Oleum's Metallic Bright Gold on the legs and hardware."
This gorgeous nightstand was created by Chrissie's Collection using a custom mixed Milk Paint color made with GF's Coral Crush and Antique White!
Paisley Grace Customs created a custom mixed Milk Paint color for the base of this buffet using GF's Lime Green Milk Paint and Coastal Blue Milk Paint! Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects was then applied on top of the green base, and GF's Java Gel Stain was applied to the top. Lastly, High Performance Top Coat was used to seal the piece for extra durability! NOTE: If you choose to use High Performance Top Coat over Java Gel Stain, make sure that you wait 72 hours between the two products since you...
Saw Nail and Paint refurbished this darling dresser with a custom mix of Persimmon and Coral Crush Milk Paints!
Can't get enough of this beachy cottage style desk from Modern Vintage. It was painted with a custom minty mix of Basil, Antique White and just a touch of Corinth Blue General Finishes Milk Paints.
We're loving this bold blue dresser makeover by Reeves at The Weathered Door using a custom mixed color! Reeves says, "I mixed up a custom color using General Finishes Milk Paint. This bold blue modernizes the antique style of the buffet and I love the new knobs (from World Market a few months back, they may still sell them). It's sealed in a few coats of GF High Performance Topcoat in Satin for durability and shine." See more here! http://bit....
Love this beauty by Helen Nichole Designs! It was painted with a custom mix of GF Basil, Lamp Black, Halcyon Blue, Corinth Blue and Emerald Green. The color was a nice deep sea green color but it needed something.It needed dry brushing!! Great choice! The end result is amazing! Get the recipe for this custom milk paint color at http://www.helennicholedesigns....
Hi General Finishes! Sharing this antique dresser painted in a custom mix of GF milk paints using Persian Blue, Seagull Gray and Snow White. I just love playing with the colors! The top was stained with java gel stain and sealed with HP topcoat in satin. - Saw Nail and Paint
Looks like Rehab to Fab is experimenting for the GF 2015 Mad Scientist Design Contest! I have found the perfect coral color! General Finishes Milk paint Persimmon & Coral Crush were mixed to get this gorgeous color.
What a masterpiece! Diane at The Paint Factory upcycled this art-inspired dresser with our Van Dyke Brown Glaze over ASCP. We suggest our Tuscan Red Milk Paint to recreate the look!
This beauty was refinished by Modern Vintage of Hartville, OH. This dresser was painted with a custom mix of General Finishes Basil Green, Antique White and just a splash of Corinth Blue Milk Paint. The details were highlighted with Linen and Millstone Milk Paints. Love her sweet and subtle style!
The Green Bureau created another fabulous custom Milk Paint mix! This green was created using GF's Emerald Green Milk Paint with just a small amount of Coastal Blue Milk Paint, and the proportions are roughly 5 or 6 parts to 1. Loving it! The Green Bureau says, "This large and lovely vintage bow-front dresser was painted in a custom shade of General Finishes green Milk Paint, lightly distressed, glazed just on the details, and all finished with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat."
Nancy of 4 Heaven's Sake says, "This project turned out exactly how I envisioned! GORGEOUS! I didn't have enough of one color to complete this piece so I mixed equal parts of Antique White and Millstone, then 1/4 Basil and 1/4 Buttermilk. I then used High Performance Top Coat in flat and VanDykeBrown glaze over the entire piece. I can ALWAYS count on GF products! LOVE THEM!" Remember that GF's Glaze Effects always requires a top coat sealant! Great work, Nancy!
