Posted on July 31st, 2015 in DIY Furniture & Projects Blog
Glamorous style isn't just for Hollywood! Get the look with Argentine Pearl Effects stippled over two coats of Driftwood Gray Milk Paint.
Posted on July 31st, 2015 in DIY Furniture & Projects Blog
We may have found the the perfect recipe for a rustic patina finish! Get the look with Burnished and Tawny Pearl Effects stippled over two coats of Patina Green Milk Paint.
Posted on July 30th, 2015 in DIY Furniture & Projects Blog
Achieve high-end style to rival Michelangelo with our new Pearl Effects!
Posted on July 28th, 2015 in DIY Furniture & Projects Blog
Chris Adams and "celebrity guest" Nicole Genz of Rescued Furnishings show how to apply General Finishes Pearl Effects to a mirror painted with Driftwood Gray
Posted on June 15th, 2015 in DIY Furniture & Projects Blog
Father's Day is Sunday June 21st. Spend some quality time with Dad in the workshop this year and do one of these great projects together. You'll be sure to make his day extra special!
Handprint Sign
Posted on May 6th, 2015 in DIY Furniture & Projects Blog
GF Milk Paints are self-sealing so it is not necessary to use primer. You may use a stain-blocking primer if you need to seal knots, cover grain, paint light or white color on dark wood, or if you're painting a wood that is known to bleed, such as pine or oak.
Posted on May 6th, 2015 in DIY Furniture & Projects Blog
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Posted on April 30th, 2015 in DIY Furniture & Projects Blog
This week for Woodworker Wednesday we are sharing a DIY video by Darlington Farm.
Posted on April 1st, 2015 in DIY Furniture & Projects Blog
We named our product Milk Paint with the intention of putting a clear, bright, contemporary spin on an old fashioned furniture paint tradition. With that said, GF's Milk Paint is not a true Milk Paint as it does not contain any milk powder. Our product is carefully engineered for durability and ease of application. It is a mineral based acrylic and comes pre-mixed rather than in a powder form. All you have to do is prep your piece, stir the can and get started!
Here are some other qualities that make our Milk Paint stand out:
Posted on April 1st, 2015 in DIY Furniture & Projects Blog
ANSWER: You can design your own custom glazes, washes and varnishes with General Finishes intermixable water based products. See tips and recipes below:
GF Tip: For all of the following mixes, GF recommends the following two steps: