A little elbow grease goes a long way! Brushes to Beauty restored this fabulous French Provincial to it's former beauty and finished it with Snow White Milk Paint. "Friends, it's makeover Monday! And if you follow me on Instagram (@brushestobeauty) you may recognize this piece! This French Provincial was very worn with stickers, writing on it, broken knobs, and other cosmetic damage... (It made me very thankful for power tools!) It has been completely refinished and painted in General Finishes...
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!"
Jen's Furniture Rehab says, "How's this for a striking transformation? General Finishes Milk Paint can be used to transform your upholstery too!! I used a diluted mix of Klein and Coastal Blue on this fabric, and it came out beautifully! The rest of the cane back chair is painted with Snow White!"
The Velvet Rocker created this gorgeous lavender color by mixing General Finishes Evening Plum and Snow White Milk Paints!
This end table is now ready for a new home and some serious fun!
Carrie Seitz shared her great kitchen makeover! The top cabinets were painted with GF Snow White and the lowers and island got a fresh coat of Driftwood Milk Paint. Everything was sealed with our water based High Performance Top Coat. Carrie says, " Love the fresh look" We agree!
We're loving this Union Jack piece that Steph at Rehab to Fab upcycled for her daughter using Coastal Blue, Snow White, and Holiday Red Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain, and Arm-R-Seal Topcoat! Stephanie shared her process here: "I rehabbed this 1968 desk/vanity for my daughter. I painted a Union Jack Chest for her 12th bday. I painted this piece in all the same colors. I used a Cling On brush (the best brush for GF) & General Finishes Coastal Blue Milk paint, sides are Snow white and stencil are...
This stunning white and gold set is no illusion!
The Modern Cottage Company used a custom mixed color made by combining GF's Linen and Snow White Milk Paints.
The frame of this fantastic Broyhill Tribute dresser was painted by The Weathered Door in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint, the bottom 3 drawers are painted in Seagull Gray Milk Paint and the whole piece is sealed with High Performance Top Coat in satin. Each of these products were applied using an HVLP paint sprayer!
"This one was a long process. This dresser was the first piece I sprayed using an HVLP spray gun (more info and blog post to come later) in the PVC pipe spray booth I...
I revived this Mid Century Modern Bachelor's Chest using Antique Walnut Gel Stain. I also painted the inside panel with Snow White and used HP Top Coat in Satin. Your products never fail to impress me!
Check out this gorgeous buffet upcycle in Snow White Milk Paint by Alison at The Modern Cottage Company! Alison is also a General Finishes retailer, pick up your favorite products at her shop in Tacoma, WA.
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
This mid-century dresser and matching nightstand received a glamorous makeover using General Finishes Milk Paint in Seagull Gray and Snow White. It is sealed with their High Performance Top Coat in Satin. I love the way the two-toned look highlights the raised detail on both pieces! All drawers are dovetailed and finished with a pretty damask paper and original hardware. ~This stunning bedroom set was shared by Burlap & Bristles!
Love the product - This is painted primarily of Klein Blue and Snow White added to make the other shades of blue. Top coated with High Performance in Gloss -Jim of Heritage Carving and Woodworking LLC
Vintage/Old/Loved refinished this beautiful vintage dresser and nightstand in a mix of GF's Seagull Gray and Snow White Milk Paint sealed with High Performance Top Coat! We love this!
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The Green Bureau recreated Pantone's color of the year, Marsala, with this gorgeous custom mix of Brick Red, Royal Purple, and Snow White Milk Paints! "When I heard that the 2015 Pantone color was Marsala, of course I had to figure out how to create it using General Finishes Milk Paint... Here’s the recipe: 3 parts Brick Red + 1 part Royal Purple + 1 part Snow White... smile emoticon Now to figure out what to use it on…" We absolutely love it! Get some tips for applying General Finishes Milk...
Tracy from Weavers Cottage Creations says, "My first GF project and I'm over the moon with the products. Wish I'd found you guys years ago!!"
Tracy used a 50% mix of GF's Snow White and Antique White Milk Paints sealed with GF's High Performance Top Coat. The worktop was protected by GF's Enduro-Var top coat!
Check out this serpentine dresser from Saw Nail and Paint of Seattle, WA. This vintage dresser was refinished with a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue + Snow White + Lamp Black Milk Paints, then sealed with HP top coat in satin. I just love the beautiful blue color that I created with this mix!
We can't get enough of this elegant Lamp Black and Snow White buffet makeover by Katie Cloud! Black & white are always a classy combo! Learn how to prep existing finishes like a pro before painting or staining in this video!
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We love this stunning dresser restyle using Snow White Milk Paint by the very talented Christina of Phoenix Restoration! Check out her page for more gorgeous furniture transformations! Learn how to properly hand apply General Finishes Milk Paint in this video tutorial:
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General Finishes Snow White stencil pattern over GF custom mixed gray create a sweet, feminine look on this lovely piece. ~The Green Bureau shared this sweet stenciled chest! Get some tips and tricks on how to hand apply General Finishes Milk Paint in this video!
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all? Snow White Milk Paint, of course! Legacy Home Staging shared this sweet and simple Snow White mirror makeover, so lovely! Check out this video to learn more about prepping existing finishes before painting or staining!
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This mid century modern dresser by Team Sutton Designs is a real head turner! Absolutely gorgeous! "Clean lines keep this mid-century modern 3 drawer dresser timeless. Painted in General Finishes Snow White and stained in Java Gel. Legs were painted in a mixture of Ralph Lauren's Metallic Gold and Van Dyke Brown glaze for an aged gold. I also lined the drawers with a geometric pattern to bring in a modern feel. Oh and check out that cool artwork in the back! Brought to you by 9 month old Noah...
Keith & Sharon at Heavenly Pieces-Vintage Furniture Redeemed always do such beautiful work! They upcycled this sweet bedroom set in Snow White Milk Paint. "Delivering this shabby chic bedroom set to Laura today. Thank you so much! Hope "C" loves it! Enjoy!"
Vintage/Old/Loved gave this delightful antique 1930's dresser a makeover using a custom mix of 50/50 Snow White and Seagull Gray Milk Paints for the palest shade of gray, then sealed it with High Performance Top Coat in Flat! Beautiful! Apply General Finishes Water-Based Top Coat like a pro - check out our video tutorial! http://bit.ly/1v4ne8b
I'm finally getting around to properly staging this vintage Henredon 6 drawer Campaign Dresser. Refinished in General Finishes Snow White. Love love LOVE it!!! ~This divine dresser was refurbished by Christina of Phoenix Restoration! Learn how to hand apply General Finishes Milk Paint in this video tutorial:
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Fabulous French Louis chair upcycle by Laura Faye Creations! Laura used Snow White Milk Paint with some light distressing, then reupholstered these beauties! Says Laura, "Just in love with this paint line. So easy to use with great results!" You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, RockIer Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
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"I LOVE your paint and glaze!!!" -Drabs 2 Fabs
Drabs 2 Fabs created this stunning bedroom furniture transformation using General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects! To see more pictures, visit the Drabs2Fabs Facebook page.
"Today there will not be a click it (I might post one tomorrow if you all want?!?!) because I am participating in a fabulous blog hop hosted by Alice of Thoughts from Alice. She challenged 30 bloggers to find something at a thrift shop or the like for less than $25 and restyle or repurpose it into your holiday decor.
...I knew that I wanted to create a new advent calendar…. something more rustic and neutral to fit the look I am going for this year. I had no idea how I would make it or what I...
"Lately, I've been really loving the idea of making pieces look old and weathered without actually distressing them and I can't get enough of white and grey.
Cage-front nightstands have gotten harder and harder to find!
Instead of our usual fancy finish with gold leaf, etc we kept these pretty simple with Snow White from General Finishes. On top of the Snow White, Black glaze, watered down and heavily wiped back. The insides are fresh and clean with Snow White paint and several coats of...
Meredith Jones Leider refinished this beautiful piece in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint!
These gorgeous midcentury modern "guitar pick" tables were too good to not share! Christina at Phoenix Restoration used Snow White Milk Paint, Java Gel Stain, High Performance Topcoat in Gloss, and metallic gold spray paint on the legs for an extra glam touch. GF Tip: All stains need a topcoat, especially Gel Stains. They're loaded with pigment and need a topcoat to seal and protect the color. What's the best top coat to use over Gel Stain? Find out here:...
Shades of Chic refinished this lovely desk and chair in General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat!
Metamorphosis- Transforming the look of Furniture completed this fantastic kitchen cabinet update. "I did my kitchen in 5 days, less than 3 hours each day. GF Java Gel Stain on main cabinets and Snow White Milk Paint on the island."
Transformation of the day from Reeves at The Weathered Door! This Mid Century Modern dresser was restyled with General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain. All that lovliness was also sealed with our water based High Performance Top Coat in Gloss. Get the full story of this transformation here, http://theweathereddoor.blogspot.com/2014/11/reverse-dipped-mid-...
Such a fun makeover for this 1990s old maple table, we used Snow White Milk Paint with Antique Walnut Gel Stain. - Metamorphosis- Transforming the look of Furniture
Beth of Mary Beth's Place refinished this phenomenal French Provincial highboy with Snow White Milk Paint. Such a gorgeous piece! Check out Beth's blog post to see more of this labor of love!
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Stunning Snow White Restyle by Amanda of Ferpie and Fray, with gorgeous gold accents! You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
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Drabs 2 Fabs says, "One of my all-time favorites. My client had the idea and I chose the colors. I used Snow white, lamp black, mixed some charcoal glaze and also used your high performance topcoat! Turned out so cute!!!"
We agree!
Angela of Number Fifty-Three created this unique shabby painted dresser. The body was painted with GF Snow White Milk Paint and the drawers got Seagull Gray Milk Paint. As soon as the paint dried Angela distressed it to give it a worn look and the top was stained with the ever popular GF Java Gel Stain.
Painted this one using Snow White Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat in Flat. As usual, no brushstrokes with this wonderful paint! This little one will be donated to a fall fundraiser benefiting the pediatric brain tumor program at Lurie Children’s Hospital. It's a blind auction so hoping we get some bidders! - From Shabby to Fabby
Courtesy of Michele Gill Dotter: "As promised..picture of my finished tea table inherited from my grandfather. All General Finishes products - top stained in Java Gel, bottom painted in Snow White Milk Paint and lightly glazed in Van Dyke Brown then distressed and waxed. I think it turned out pretty well! General Finishes are my go to product. They have great coverage and go on so smoothly.
Drabs 2 Fabs created this charming dresser with GF Milk Paint. "I painted this piece with Persian Blue and stenciled with Snow White. I also used your White Wash (water based wood stain) and it's awesome too. It's so different and cute!
Doesn't this hutch make you green with envy? Drabs 2 Fabs gave it this great new look. The inside is painted with GF Snow White Milk Paint and the green outside was glazed with our Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. For a similar green color we recommend our Emerald Green Milk Paint. Drabs 2 Fabs says, "The glaze really popped on the green. One of my all-time faves!" Totally agree! Looks fantastic!
"This may just be one of my all-time favorite pieces. This is an antique vanity that's in awesome shape! Really well built and just as cute as can be." -Drabs 2 Fabs We love it too!! This beautiful dresser was refinished using General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint, a little pink was added to the drawers and GF's Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects was applied to create an antique effect! You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You...
Ryan Walsh completed a great transformation on his built in cabinets! They were painted with General Finishes Snow White and Seagull Gray Milk Paint. It's amazing the difference a little paint can make
Carrie from Lovely Etc. was able to complete this plank wall for less than $50!
General Finishes Snow White, Seagull Gray, Driftwood, and Patina Green Milk Paints were used on this piece.
"Once I had all of my wood home, it was time to paint. I knew I wanted a textured, weathered finish and decided to accomplish this by dry-brushing. Dry-brushing is incredibly simple. Chip brushes are ideal for this, but any paintbrush can be used. Put a very small amount of paint on your brush and then...
Diane of The Paint Factory gave her front porch much needed makeover using Driftwood, Snow White, and Coastal Blue Milk Paints with Exterior 450 Topcoat in Semi-Gloss! Read more of Diane's story at http://bit.ly/1tZxkEJ
This lovely bedroom set was refinished with Snow White Milk Paint and then glazed with Van Dyke Brown by Drabs 2 Fabs!
