Glaze Effects

Amazing transformation by Reinvintaged by Jo! This bed frame was given a new life with a custom mix of GF Snow White and Coral Crush Milk Paint with Pitch Black Glaze Effects.    
"Our custom orders come in all SHAPES and SIZES! Last week we wrapped up this gorgeous large mirror with a 6 step finish to compliment a large buffet that’s going in my clients new home. We matched the finish using General Finishes Dark Chocolate, Millstone, and Queenstown Milk Paints, Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and of course HPTC to seal it all in." - Twig & Thyme Design  

We are blown away by this incredible refinish by ReLoved by Maja Komasa! Completed with Argentine Pearl Effects and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. Learn more about this project by going to Maja's blog at https://bit.ly/2q95bl2.

"Gorgeous nine-drawer dresser with large drawers refinished in General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint and antiqued with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects, freshly refinished hickory stained top." - Southern Fried Thriftique

We adore this lovely dresser by Ivory & Oak. Finished with GF Seagull Gray Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.

"Another gorgeous pair of vanity nightstands up for sale! This set has been hand finished in blended layers of General Finishes Empire Gray Chalk Style Paint and Antique White Milk Paint topped with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects for that perfectly aged look. We polished up those beautiful long legs and stained the tops to match. They feature two smooth gliding drawers for all your bedroom essentials and all original hardware." - Twig & Thyme Design

 

*General Finishes...

Antique White, glazed with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and sealed with High Performance Topcoat

"This marble top dresser was purchased back in January, but I haven't had a chance to work on it yet. It has lovely original features, but it was really orange! I used General Finishes "Driftwood" Milk Paint to take it in a more neutral direction, and gave it a lovely white washed effect using Winter White Glaze Effects." - Eight Hundred Furniture, LLC.   Visit Eight Hundred Furniture at Morgantown Market located at 2940 Main Street Morgantown, PA to purchase GF products.    

"This is made by BP John Furniture Co. right here in Portland, OR. This has been stained in General finishes Gray Gel Stain and glazed with their Pitch Black Glaze - then it's been sealed with their High Performance Topcoat for a lasting finish. Inside the cabinet are two sliding drawers and room for storage. The drawers have been lined with beautiful map paper. This piece would make an awesome bar or linen cabinet." - Re-Luv'd Furniture

"Look closely... this is actually the largest coffee table I have EVER seen! Nearly 4ft across, it was a challenge to work with but we're super pleased with the results!

"Updated with General Finishes Milk Paint in Brick Red, Pitch Black Glaze Effects & High Performance Topcoat for enhanced durability!" - Captiva Home Decor

"Love how this farmhouse accent table turned out!!!!! We painted this in a custom mix of General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint and Bayberry Green Chalk Style Paint with Van Dyke Glaze and a satin top coat!!!!" - NB.Restorations    

"We love how this beautiful accent table turned out! This beautiful table is painted in General Finishes Bayberry Green Chalk Style Paint with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and satin top coat!" - NB.Restorations

**GF Chalk Style Paint is discontinued. Repalce Bayberry with a custom mix of 3:1 Basil Milk Paint , Harvest Yellow Milk Paint.

"Quite a productive day yesterday! Refinished this perfectly-sized french farmhouse coffee table in General Finishes 50/50 Antique White and Snow White Milk Paint with their Winter White Glaze Effects over Minwax's Weathered Oak wood stain for the top." - Goebig & Go Home

"This is one of the pieces that will be available at The Mistletoe Market in Abingdon this weekend. Finished with General Finishes Persian Blue Milk Paint and Winter White Glaze Effects. Knobs and dark wax added." - Virginia Vintage Interiors

"This beautiful console table has been renewed and is now on trend! The top resembles barn wood with hues of distressed gray and black, while the bottom was painted Seagull Gray Milk paint and glazed with a custom blend of Winter White and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. This table has been sealed with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat for extra durability." - Nap Time Creations

The Paint Factory highlighted the beauty of this buffet with General Finishes Clear, Van Dyke Brown, Burnt Umber and Yellow Ochre Glaze Effects.    

"Are you thinking of Spring yet? I am! And Basil Milk Paint from General Finishes is the perfect plucked from the garden green, finished with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. You know every room needs a touch of green!" - Reloved By Lori

"We love how this cabinet turned out thanks to General Finishes Bone White(Chalk Style Paint) with Van Dyke Brown glaze and satin top coat!!! This is definitely one of our favorites!" - NB.Restorations   **GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Bone White with a custom mix of 3:1 Antique White Milk Paint, Seagull Gray Milk Paint    

Loving this buffet refinish by A Cut Above The Rest! Painted in Persian Blue Milk Paint with distressing and glazed with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. The top was stained with Antique Walnut Gel Stain.

"Another custom painted piece complete! Apparently, I'm the official coffee table queen now... This piece was finished using General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects, a custom mixed stain I'm calling 'Latte,' and fabulous farmhouse hardware from D. Lawless Hardware." - Twig & Thyme Design

We adore this stenciled table by Winston Home Designs!

They explain, "We chose the Gratitude Mandala with this beautiful table in mind! We finished the base with General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint, and stenciled the top with the Mandala stencil, using a gorgeous rich Glaze Effects over it, giving it a faux wood inlay look."

"This console table has been completely transformed! The top was stained using a blend of General Finishes Java and Gray Gel Stain, while the bottom was painted in Driftwood(Milk Paint) and then dry brushed using Winter White and brown glaze to create this beautiful finish." - Nap Time Creations    

"When I found the slightly bigger Henderon nightstand I knew it would make a perfect 'His & Hers' set of nightstands with the red campaign nightstand that I had recently redesigned. They have both been painted in General Finishes Holiday Red Milk Paint and lightly glazed in their amazing Pitch Black Glaze Effects to add depth and dimension. Sealed with multiple coats of semi gloss poly for protection..." - Lilly's Home Designs

"Glamorous, Sophisticated and Metallic! Those three adjectives describe this French vanity (circa 1910-1920) with tri-fold mirror and 3 drawers. To get this look, I first painted all over in French Linen, then I dry brushed General Finishes Argentine Pearl Effects and antiqued using GF Pitch Black Glaze and then top coated for protection, adding some silver gilding wax for extra shine." - Buttercup's Painted Cottage    
General Finishes Design Challenge Winner 2017›Upcycling›Mad Scientist "Create a New Color" (Popular Vote)›3rd Place

We have been trying to create this color since we started painting 2 years ago and after many failed attempts we finally feel like we have "The Perfect Turquoise."

This color is made up of 4 parts Snow White milk paint, 1/2 part Patina Green milk paint, and 1/4 part sunglow milk...

2017›Upcycling›Creative›1st Place

Idea of Angel Wings on the Headboard of bed was with me for a long time...I just needed Bedframe demeged enough to experiment on it. 

I used soft masa clay and molded sculptured and carved each feather by hand and create wings.

Stencil with Quote was custom designed and made for me by Agnieszka HagArt. 

I used Miss Lillian's Texture Magic to...

Belle Maison completed these delightful nightstands with GF Persian Blue Milk Paint wtih Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.

"We refinished this beautiful but well loved table using General Finishes Nutmeg Gel Stain and Antique White Milk Paint with Van Dykes Glaze plus completed their new Burress Amish chairs to match." - ReFind Design by Coco Clare    
"Here’s Mr. Peacock showing off all his beautiful colors. They do say the male displays the most vibrant colors. He’s all dressed up in many vibrant colors. I used red, teal, blue, yellow and antiquing stain on him. This poor guy had no feathers when I bought him. He had lost his backside and his top. My husband added a old wood plank to the top and a old wood beam as a backsplash. Now he’s dressed to impress! Mr Peacock also has colorful backside. I left the back off and decoupaged the...
Stunning vanity in GF Driftwood Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects by A Cut Above The Rust.    
"This poor old desk needed a lot of tender, loving care to get her back to beautiful again!! Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and stained with Java Gel. The top has a little hint of brown with GF Van Dyke Brown Glaze. Sealed with HPTC in Satin." - Designs by Willow Farms    

Jubilee Vintique gave this dresser a delightful facelift using General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint accented with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. Sealed with High Performance Topcoat

We adore this bold and classy entertainment stand by Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration! Refinished with Antique White Milk Paint and highlighted with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.

Absolutely stunning table by The Frayed Knot Antiques and Design in GF Persian Blue and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects to make all those details pop!   Learn more about how to apply GF Glaze Effects in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqo0wN3B0-E&t=1s    

After months of searching for the perfect book cabinet and not finding anything I loved, I finally decided to order a custom unfinished piece. Fenton MacLaren's in Berkeley, CA made this alder bookcase for me and I was beyond excited to finish it! I used a combination of Seagull Gray and Persian Blue to create a beautiful color to match my living room. I then used Champagne Pearl mixed with Clear Base Glaze Effects to add a bit of shimmer. The whole piece was topped with High Performance Top...

This 26 1/2 foot long project was installed in the breakroom of a global spirits manufacturer.  75 year old retired barrels were broken down and the pieces were pressure washed to prepare them for finishing.  Two coats of GF Clear Poly in Satin covered the backs of the barrel staves and three coats on the front brought 75 years’ worth of life and history back out of the tired old pieces.  The full pieces were basket weaved and the small segments of staves were cobblestone pieced like a...

This Ginkgo Biloba inspired bureau was build around contrasts: matt & shine, dark & bright, classic & modern. 

I've chosen black and dark shades of greys as a canvas for sparkling copper accents. I used copper leafs and some metallic paint to achieve the look. 

I love leaving the best parts of the original woodwork so i left old intarsia around the edges and i refreshed the top of the piece by applying general finishes maple woodstain.

Ginkgo biloba leafs...

Alaska is home of the midnight sky, and when the moon sits against the beautiful colors, it creates the most beautiful sky in the world. General finishes dye stains allows us to mimic the skies of the great Alaskan North in an amazing way. Each handcut peice is stained in general finishes custom dye stains. The sky is a mix of blue, ebony, and amber dyestain, all blended to an ombre effect. The moon is done with winter white glaze effects. The mountains are a mix of medium brown, dark brown...

This was a super fun piece because I know the young lady in the photo transfer. Her father wanted me to create something special for her to remember her years of competeing in rodeo. The two photos are of her winning runs. The actual piece of furniture was painted with a custom mix of GF Chocolate Brown, and Antique White. Dry brushed with custom blend of AS Greek Blue then glazed with Van Dyke Brown. Doors were adorned with photos transferred with Miss Lilian transfer medium, and distressed...

This once oak dining set got a major makeover and was transformed into a chic and modern focal piece of the kitchen. Table base and chairs where done in General Finishes Antique White and the table top was refinished in several layers of metallic silver paints and pitch black glaze. All pieces where completed with multiple layers of High performance top coat.

This Classic Chic kitchen is one of our favorite makeovers to date.  Out with the dated honey color and in with the white and Pitch Black Glaze detail. The glaze sets the cabinets and island off and brings the transformation to a whole new level. Sealed for durability with flat out flat topcoat to help give the more modern finish. 

Winner - Runner Up in Cabinetry(Paint or Stain) Category of 2017 GF Design Challenge
"A lovely combination of water based products: General Finishes Persian Blue, Millstone, Winter White Glaze Effects and Heirloom Traditions Paint Muddy Pond Gel Wax. She’s ready for the holidays."- Morning Dew Creations    

Loving this cedar chest hand painted by Nap Time Creations. Layered in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint, Halcyon Blue Milk Paint, and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects.

Absolutely stunning dresser in GF Nantucket Green Chalk Style Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects by Catie Rae Creations   **GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Nantucket Green with a custom mix of 8 parts GF Basil Milk Paint and 1 part GF Sunglow Milk Paint    

"Brighten your space with this creamy off-white coffee table with a custom tan layered top! The body has been painted in General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and the top is a custom mix of Annie Sloan Coco, Old Ochre, with General Finishes Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects and High Performance Topcoat for durability." - Twig & Thyme Design

"Here they are! These nightstands were painted in a custom color mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue and Emerald Green. They were given an all over Pitch Black Glaze to give some depth to the already beautiful color. Sealed with multiple layers of protective top coat, these will last a long time in whatever lucky home they go to!" - Kristin's Krazy Garage    

"Lighter cabinets really lighten up a dark space... We used General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze." - Metamorphosis Design

"Had to tie this big guy to the top of my car to get it home! But we made it and now he is all made over and ready for a new home! It was a fun piece to complete! It is painted a mix of General Finishes Seagull Gray and Lamp Black with an Antique Walnut stained top with Pitch Black Glaze over the entire piece and then finished off with GF Flat Topcoat!" - Sparrow Furniture Restoration    
Lovely buffet in GF Basil Milk Paint, Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects & Antique Walnut Gel Stain by Delilah Tree   Learn more about how to use GF Glaze Effects in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jifX-ZCHDI&t=1s    
"After many hours spent in General Finishes online design center we finally decided on a color that would work well with the other pieces in the house and make a statement. This piece was refinished using Java Gel Stain on the top with Somerset Gold Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects on the rest of the dresser. It will certainly make a statement now!" - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration