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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.

*What is the Difference Between Latex and Acrylic Paint?

Chalk Style Paint Milk Paint

The word "latex" is often a misnomer and is used everywhere to differentiate a water-based product from an oil-based product. The same as the word “Kleenex” is used to describe any type of facial tissue, regardless of the brand.

Today, "latex" is the technical term for a suspension (U.S.) or emulsion (European) of microparticles in water.

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.

7 Tips of Storing Leftover Finishing Products from General Finishes

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Tue, 07/28/2015 - 12:00

In this latest video, Chris Adams of General Finishes shows you 7 great tips for getting the most mileage out of a leftover can of finish after use.

Spray Your Finishes for Faster Production Time!

refinished herringbone table top sprayed finish

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Wed, 04/09/2014 - 12:00

As The Distressed Fleur De Lis commented, "#GeneralFinishes Milk Paint can be used in a sprayer so I thought I would give it a try.

Get The Look - Corinth Blue and Pitch Black Glaze Effects

text: get the look with corinth blue milk paints glazed with pitch black glaze effects

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Mon, 01/05/2015 - 12:00

Get the Look: Corinth Blue

Faux Finishing Your Wood Furniture and Cabinet Projects

Decorative Finishes- Distressing, Antique Finishes, Faux Marble and More

Is GF's Milk Paint a True Milk Paint?

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Wed, 04/01/2015 - 12:00

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.

How Can I Create a Custom Glaze, Wash, Varnish or Stain?

text: get the look antique white milk paint accented with yellow ochre glaze effects

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Wed, 04/01/2015 - 12:00

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:

How Do General Finishes Water Based Topcoats Differ?

Enduro 1K Clear Poly Enduro 1K White Poly Enduro Conversion Varnish Enduro Pre Cat Laquer High Performance Water Based Top Coat Water Based Topcoats

GF recommends using the least expensive product that will provide the needed performance characteristics. We offer a range of products designed for professional spray applications and brush-on finishes for consumer use.

Compare all GF Topcoats Here