Best to Stain Dye or Paint Kitchen Cabinets
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Basic Features | |
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Product Colors | Alabaster, Antique White, Ballet Pink, Basil, Blue Moon, China Blue, Coastal Blue, Coral Crush, Dark Chocolate, Driftwood, Emerald, Empire Gray, Gulf Stream Blue, Halycon Blue, Harvest Yellow, Holiday Red, Key West Blue, Klein Blue, Lamp Black, Linen, Millstone, Patina Green, Perfect Gray, Persian Blue, Persimmon, Queenstown Gray, Reverent Gray, Seagull Gray, Snow White, Sunglow, Twilight, Tuscan Red, Westminster Green |
Base Type | Water |
Sheen | Flat low luster (10-15) |
Interior or Exterior | Interior/Exterior |
Type | Acrylic Paint |
Application | |
Coats | 1+ coats |
Application Method | Brush, Roll, Spray, Pad |
Brushable | Yes |
Usable over existing finishes | Yes |
Sprayable | Yes |
Spray Tip Sizes | HVLP 1.8mm-2.0mm |
Topcoat Required | Self-Sealing |
Dry Time | |
Dry Time - Touch | 30+ min. |
Dry Time - Recoat | 2+ hr |
Dry Time - Light Use | 7-10 days |
Dry Time - Cure | 21 days |
Contents | |
Can Sizes | Pints, Quarts, Gallons, 5 Gallon pails |
Can Size Exceptions | THE FOLLOWING COLORS ARE AVAILABLE IN GALLONS: Antique White, Basil, Coastal Blue, Dark Chocolate, Driftwood, Lamp Black, Linen, Millstone, Queenstown Gray, Seagull Gray, Snow White, Tuscan Red. THE FOLLOWING COLORS ARE AVAILABLE IN 5-GALLON PAILS: Snow White, Lamp Black and Antique White. |
Coverage | 50-65 sq.ft./pint, 100-125 sq.ft./quart, 400-500 sq.ft./gallon |
Technical Data | |
Viscosity | Thick |
Viscosity (cPs) | 2000-3000 |
Weight Solids | 54% |
VOC | US VOC <50 g/L Varies by color. See color-specific SDS for exact number. |
Durability | |
Durability (Highest, High, Medium, Low) | High |
Hardness (Koenig #) | 18 |
Chemical (105 max) | 60 |
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*Can Gel Stain Be Used Over Laminate? GF advises extra care and prep when applying any finish over laminate surfaces because they are specifically designed not to mar and therefore they are not very "sand-able", making adherence difficult. In addition to this non-permeable surface factor, General Finishes Gel Stain is an oil-based product, and it is more difficult to obtain proper drying characteristics over a dense manufactured surface such as laminate. Gel stains, as all wood stains, were formulated to go over raw wood which has an "open" surface and can absorb some of the stain. Customers have reported the successful use of Gel products over laminate surfaces. Here are two techniques: SOME NOTES: If you have physical issues with the labor of sanding, at least clean the project before using a de-glosser. APPLYING GEL STAIN DIRECTLY TO LAMINATE: Then follow with a second scrubbing with a 50:50 mix of denatured alcohol and water, also using a Scotch-Brite pad. Let dry completely. You can apply Java Gel Stain several ways: Tip from Andrea Allred: Dry brush Gray Gel Stain on top the next day for a weathered look. NOTE: When using fine wood finishes, water and spills must be wiped up in a timely fashion. If this a high-use area near a sink, consider replacing the countertop instead. If this a low-use area such as a bedroom dresser that needs a tune-up, you will be fine. ADHESION TEST: See more General Finishes FAQs here.
Test your entire procedure (preparation to topcoat) on a hidden area first and let it cure for 7-10 days. Then further test the finish by duplicating normal wear and tear: washing, scrubbing, scratching, etc. to make sure the finish bonds to the surface.Related Products
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*Does Milk Paint Need To Be Sealed with a Topcoat or Wax? No, General Finishes Milk Paint is premium paint developed for commercial applications and is durable enough to stand up to most wear without top coat. If increased sheen or maximum durability for high-use areas (cabinets, table tops) is required, GF recommends applying 2-3 coats of GF's High Performance or Enduro professional topcoats. When working with a white Milk Paint color, GF recommends that you use a wood primer such as General Finishes Stain Blocker beforehand, and seal with General Finishes Enduro White Poly or General Finishes Brushable White Enamel. General Finishes offers Satin Finishing Wax, High Performance Topcoat in 4 sheens (Flat, Satin, Semi-Gloss and Gloss), Flat Out Flat Topcoat and Glaze Effects to compliment the Milk Paints. Milk Paint is also a superior exterior-rated finish.
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*How Can I Improve Coverage When Using White Paint on Furniture?* A primer is your best defense under light-colored paint. Another technique to avoid the slight color change that sometimes occurs when applying topcoat is to add 10-15% of the paint you are using to your topcoat. This technique layers additional coats of color over your piece as well as providing the protection of a topcoat. If you don't like measuring, just add enough paint until you can see a bit of the hue in the topcoat. This method works with a brush or a spray gun. To maintain the full-strength protection of the topcoat, DO NOT TINT YOUR FINAL COAT of topcoat. Remember, NEVER EVER paint an existing piece of furniture with a light paint without proper preparation AND a stain blocking primer. Topcoats can activate tannins in the wood, or dyes in the previous finish, causing yellow or pink bleed-through. We recommend General Finishes Stain Blocker, which has been developed specifically for upcycling furniture and has proven to be 100% effective when two coats are applied, or Zinsser BIN. Here is a sample finishing schedule: VIDEO: How to update or refinish cabinets and woodwork light paint color using a sprayer.
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*How Do I Prevent Light Colored Paint from Yellowing When Applying Water Based Topcoat? All bright white paint will yellow slightly with time, even without topcoat. You have probably tried to touch up white woodwork in your home after several years and noticed that the new paint is brighter. But white and light paints can react if clear coated with a waterbased finish; water-based topcoats are reactive and may draw out substances in the wood such as tannins, dyes or unknown substances in existing finishes causing the topcoat to yellow. This is an industry-wide issue and can happen right away, years later or never. There is no way to reliably predict yellowing ahead of time. Every existing finish is different and we rarely know the finishing provenance on a previously finished piece. Every tree is different; every piece of wood is unique. Wood can bleed tannins immediately after the topcoat dries or months later with a change in temperature that comes with a change in seasons. Oak, pine, mahogany, and Douglas Fir are particularly prone to bleed-through. Throughout all of our testing, General Finishes water-based topcoats are clear drying over a non-reactive substrate such as plastic or metal but when applied to something as unpredictable as wood, it is best to play it safe. To reduce the occurrence of yellowing, we formulated Stain Blocker, a chemical stain and tannin blocking primer, and Brushable White Enamel. But the safest route is no use of topcoat over whites and light paint. As all of our white pigmented paints are self-sealing and do not require a topcoat, we warn users as follows: CAUTION: Do NOT use any water-based clear coat over bright whites such as GF Snow White Milk Paint, or GF White Poly as it may cause yellowing. Lighter-colored paints may alter slightly with a topcoat application, but the color shift is less noticeable. Any clear coat can become reactive over wood substrates or existing finishes, causing tannin or dye bleed-though regardless of priming. All of GF's white paints do NOT require a topcoat. TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOURSELF AND PREVENTING YELLOWING Topcoat is fine for darker colors, but not for light or white Milk Paint. In those cases, use Brushable White Enamel (available in Satin or Semigloss) or spray our pigmented White Poly (available in Flat Satin or Semigloss.) Terms of Agreement and Warranties: ________ (Initials) I have been informed that more coats are required when painting with bright whites, reds, greens or yellows. I understand that white paint can yellow over time and water-based topcoats can react with the substrate or existing finish under white paints causing yellowing, even if a stain-blocking primer is used. I have been informed that topcoat over white or light paints should NOT be used. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WHITE PAINT: IF YOU ARE A PAINTING PROFESSIONAL, DO NOT CARRY THE COST OF WHITE PAINT YOURSELF – include the cost of the increased labor for applying white paints with a fair, reasonable up-charge. White paints, even if they did not yellow, require more coats and high-quality primers to achieve coverage. See our video How to Achieve a Bright White Finish that Lasts for more information. If your white cabinets have yellowed, we recommend prep cleaning and scuff sanding, applying a coat of General Finishes Stain Blocker primer, finish sand and re-coat with another coat of paint. Watch "How to Get a Bright White Finish" to learn more
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*How Do I Repair Chipping Paint Applied Over an Existing Finish? There is no easy solution to this problem. General Finishes Milk Paint has strong adhesion properties but there are several reasons this finish could fail: In most cases, you can use a 220 sanding pad to scuff the surface and clean with a 50|50 mix of water and denatured alcohol. In most cases, you need to strip and sand, but there is no guarantee of success. Test a small area first. The most likely suspect is contamination. If any wax or silicone-based product has been used on the original surface, adhesion problems such as bubbling and chipping can be expected. You could try spot sanding then repainting the chipped areas but that rarely is a good solution - we think the problem will continue to occur. We recommend getting the cabinets into a paintable condition by doing the following: The mix is more effective because it has a higher alcohol content, you can get denatured alcohol locally, and it is cheaper. Many commercial cleaning solutions have extremely high VOCs while denatured alcohol is much lower. Furthermore, the 50/50 mix does not have salt in it. The salt in commercial cleaning solutions could linger in the substrate and cause salt contamination when clear coating at the end of your project, which could create a white haze. If your test does not work, stripping is the only answer. We know this is not what you want to hear, but we hope that this insight will help you to achieve your desired end result. Future forward, when working with a pre-existing finish with no knowledge of previous wood care, always test a hidden area before proceeding with the entire project. Watch how to power prep existing high-use finishes for stain or paint like kitchen cabinetry here
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*Is General Finishes Milk Paint Different From Their Professional Paint Line? Both products are exactly the same - the only difference is size. Professional paints are sold in gallons for use in spray applications, whereas Retail Milk Paints are sold in pints and quarts. General Finishes are particularly durable because they were originally created for commercial use.
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*What is the Best Applicator to use for Milk Paint and Water Based Topcoat? Either bristle or foam brushes will work well with Milk Paint and Top Coat. The folks at GF might use several types of brushes for a project. For example: For folks who don't want to invest in several brushes, the foam brush is our recommendation. The very best application method is spraying.
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*What Is the Best Way to Store Water Based Finishes? LIFE OF PRODUCT SETTLING STORAGE TIPS The following water-based product mixtures can be stored: The following product mixtures should NOT be stored:
Water-based products do not last forever, even when unopened. General Finishes products are best used within 1 year of the manufacture date listed on the bottom of the can. The life of the product may be extended to 2-3 years with proper care and storage.
Gravity can cause some solids to settle on the bottom of the can and slight separation on the top. This is normal. If working with older paint, use a paint mixing attachment on a drill. If the solids dissolve and clumps smooth out after mixing from the bottom, the product is in good condition for use.
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Water-based finishes crystalize and form a skin due to evaporation when the air-tight seal on a can is broken at first use. The following best practices will increase the life of your product:
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*What is the Difference Between Latex and Acrylic 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. Latex (a plant-based derivative) was never one of the early ingredients used as a binder, the material that holds all the ingredients together and imparts adhesion, in paint. Binders that are commonly used include synthetic or natural resins such as alkyds, acrylics, vinyl-acrylics, vinyl acetate/ethylene (VAE), polyurethanes, polyesters, melamine resins, epoxy, or oils. Acrylic paint is called that because an acrylic resin is used and not all resins are equal. CAN I USE "LATEX" WALL PAINT FOR FURNITURE? Yes, you can. You should differentiate between the "standard" wall paints and the "performance" wall paints, such as Advance by Ben Moore. The problem with "standard" wall paints is performance. The majority of latex wall paints are designed and engineered for a different purpose: and that is to have great coverage…..on a wall. Walls simply don't have the wear and tear that other horizontal surfaces do, so wall paints are manufactured with fewer resins and more of the cost competitive fillers. This helps keep the cost down, which makes sense. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 100% ACRYLIC WALL PAINT AND 100% ACRYLIC FURNITURE PAINT? The first is the quality of the resin - there are thousands on the market and they are not all equal. Resins affect cure time. The newer, performance wall paints, such as Benjamin Moore's Advance, needs almost 20-30 days to FULLY cure for physical use in lab tests, but on a wall that does not matter - folks don't walk on walls. Furniture and cabinet finishers need a faster cure time. Furniture and cabinets may need to be stacked, packaged or used fairly immediately, so the resins are selected are based on cure time properties. The second difference is the amount of filler used. Both wall paints and furniture paints may use 100% Acrylic as the resin. Most interior house paints tend to be a combination of a binder, which is more expensive, (such as latex, acrylic, vinyl, vinyl acrylic, and others), a whole bunch of less expensive fillers such as calcium carbonate or talc, some pigment for color and water. The fillers in wall paint give it great coverage and allow the paint to be manufactured at a lower price point, but sacrifice durability and performance. Imagine wall paint as a can filled with 50% filler powder, some pigment colors, a little binder and then topped off with water. The higher end wall paints are a step up and improve this ratio but still tend to be less durable. By comparison, a furniture paint may contain 30% filler powder, more binders and higher quality resins, pigments for color, and water. Chalk style furniture paints also have more filler powder than acrylic paints. That is why our Milk Paint is more durable than the average chalk style paint- the ratio of filler. In summary, acrylic paints for furniture contain a higher ratio of resin to filler and superior resins. High-quality acrylic resins give furniture paint the properties needed in the final finish: adhesion, hardness, flexibility (expansion and contraction with temperature changes in outdoor applications), good scrub resistance and superior color. These paints excel when it comes to flow, leveling and easy brushing. And these paints cure for use and recoating faster.
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*Why Are My Painted Kitchen Cabinets Cracking in the Corners After Turning Up the Heat - How Can I Fix The Cracking? This issue is caused by a change in humidity in the house when the winter heating season starts. This is a very typical problem when painting over existing finishes. The cracking is a result of expansion and contraction. When you apply numerous heavy layers of primers, paints, and topcoats, they can crack at the joints or angles when the humidity changes. The cracking occurs when the door panel shrinks and breaks the heavy paint layer. There are two options when it comes to fixing this problem: Putting a humidifier in the room may also help close the gaps. Painting cabinets in the winter is the best way to avoid this problem because there is no humidity. That way when the wood swells up in the hotter months and then shrinks back again in the cooler months, there is minimum cracking or damage.
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*Why Are Some Milk Paint Colors Thinner and More Translucent Than Others? The ability of a paint to "hide" (cover) the existing underlying finish color is dependent on a number of factors. One factor is colorants and the other is filler. Colorants affect the viscosity of durable furniture paints, making some paints thinner than others. GF could add more filler, making Milk Paint similar to wall paint, but that would reduce the durability. Bright, organic colors such as blues, greens, reds, yellows and whites are thinner. Unfortunately, this a problem common among highly durable paints in the industry. When covering existing medium-dark finishes, at least 2 coats of primer is recommended. Even with the use of a primer, additional coats of paint may be necessary. When covering lighter colored finishes, it may take 3+ coats of paint to achieve acceptable hide.
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*Why Do Milk Paint and Chalk Style Paint Separate in the Can, Even After Stirring?* The separation is a condition the paint industry calls "float." This is typical with specific colors, such as grays, because of the large variance in the gravities of the pigments required to create those colors. In gray, for instance, Ti02 (white) is 3.4 and black is 1.62. The lower density will float. This phenomenon will not occur in colors with less variance in densities. Float is not unique to General Finishes products. Always stir the paint well just BEFORE and DURING use. If there is any delay, the ingredients will start separating. If it is a large project, we recommend continuing to stir throughout use to keep color properties consistent.
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*Why Does GF Milk Paint Look Different When Applied with a Spray Gun Versus a Brush Application? Milk Paint is not like a filler-based wall paint. It is engineered for high-use applications such as tabletops and cabinets that require considerably more durability than a wall. The resins that make Milk Paint durable change the properties of it, so you have to handle it differently. The type of applicator you use will change the thickness of the film and affect the appearance GF Milk Paint. When refinishing kitchen cabinets, our contractor customers often roll the face frames and spray the doors. If there are any corners or edges that need to be filled in with a brush, they will fill in before spraying or rolling. Then, they will complete the entire section with one type applicator. With this approach, you will notice a slight difference between the frame and the cabinet door, but the difference is considerably less obvious than it would be if you sprayed and rolled on this same surface. Secondly, always stir the can well just BEFORE and DURING use. When working with a large project, we recommend continuing to stir during use to keep color properties consistent. If there is any delay, the ingredients will start separating. Color separation is a condition that the paint industry calls "float". This is very typical with specific colors such as grays because of the large variance in gravities of the pigments required to create the color. In gray for instance, Ti02 (white) is 3.4 and black is 1.62. The lower density will float. This phenomena will not occur in colors that have less variance in densities.
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*Why is my application of Milk Paint is not adhering on previously finished cabinets? There are several reasons: 1. The cabinets were not prep cleaned and sanded properly. Sanding and cleaning are an essential part of any refinishing process. In most cases, you can use a 220 sanding pad to scuff the surface and clean with a 50|50 mix of water and denatured alcohol. Video Tutorial: How to Prep Existing High Use Finishes for Stain or Paint 2. The surface was contaminated with a dusting spray that contained silicone. Silicone is usually impossible to remove. There are no guarantees with silicone - it is almost impossible to remove. Unfortunately, silicone contaminants, often from dusting sprays, do not become apparent until a new finish is applied and generally cannot be removed from the surface, only moved around and possibly sealed - a bane of the refinishing industry. You need to power clean the existing finish and put on some type of barrier coat: In most cases, you will need to strip and sand, but even then there is no guarantee of success. If the silicone has migrated into the wood grain through cracks in the old finish, you may not be able to get it all removed. 3. The surface was contaminated with a previous wax finish. Even though there is internet chatter about removing wax with 3rd party products, mineral spirits or vinegar, none guarantee success. There is an old saying in the industry. " Once you wax, you cannot go back ". Nothing adheres well to wax and even after cleaning, the wood grain can become contaminated. Wax can penetrate the wood, making future paint or stain finishes or touch-ups difficult or impossible. The risk of a failure in re-coating over a wax finish is very high. Your best bet is to clean, strip, and sand, but even that is problematic. Here is what we recommend if you want to go ahead. After cleaning, test the first coat of finish for adhesion. Rub a nickel across the surface or ccrape the first coat lightly after 24 hours with a moderately sharp object such as a blunt standard table knife, not a sharp or serrated knife. GF does offer a beautiful liquid was;General Finishes Satin Finishing Wax, but we recommend the use of topcoats such as our water-based General Finishes High Performance over dark paint colors or General Finishes Flat Out Flat over low use surfaces for a reliable sealant. We promote glaze effects and stains as other means for adding depth to refinished furniture. 4. The surface was contaminated with an oil-based soap. 5. There was not enough dry time in between coats relative to the temperature and humidity. Ideal Conditions are 70 degrees F and 70% humidity. Refinishing furniture in a space that is below or above the 65-75 degrees F range can lead to problems. The colder your space it is, the longer you have to wait between coats. Cold temperatures slow the dry time and affect how quickly the finish will level, harden and cure. Our easy rule of thumb is; if it is cold enough to wear a sweater it is too cold to apply a water-based finish.
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*Will Milk Paint Adhere Over a Paper or Vinyl Veneers ? Vinyl or paper veneers can be often found on the end returns of lower price-point cabinets. We cannot guarantee that our paints will adhere well to a paper veneer - we have no idea what the actual material is or what adhesives were used to apply the veneer to the surface. The resins and additives in our paints may break down the adhesives used for the veneer. And Milk Paint does NOT adhere to vinyl. General Finishes Milk Paints have an excellent adhesion factor and might well be successful. If you can abrade the surface with sandpaper, you will increase your chance of success. For best possible results, follow these steps: PREPARATION: VIDEO: How to Prep Sand Raw Wood TEST: Test your procedure on a hidden area first and let cure for 7-10 days. Then further test the finish by duplicating normal and tear such as washing, scrubbing, scratching, etc to see if the finish has bonded to the surface. PRIMER: If your finish adheres well, you should be ok to continue. If the finish comes off easily, we recommend trying a sealing binder primer before you apply the paint, such as XIM 400 White Primer Sealer Bonder or whatever is recommended for paper veneer at your local hardware or paint store. Again, TEST! APPLY PRODUCT: Apply product directly over the primer and seal with 2-3 coats of GF Top Coat. We recommend using General Finishes High Performance Topcoat over Milk Paint because it's water-based and dries clear.
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Can GF Milk Paint be wet distressed? General Finishes Milk Paint can not be wet distressed after it has dried. All paints are developed for different purposes. Standard latex paints are designed to cover walls, not objects under every day use. Exterior finishes are engineered to be flexible to withstand wide ranges of temperatures in outdoor conditions. GF Milk Paint is a durable commercial grade coating for interior and exterior applications. It is formulated for furniture, cabinets and millwork. General Finishes specifically selects resins to achieve this objective. Our Milk Paint can be easily distressed by hand or with a sander within the first 2-3 hours after application. The longer Milk Paint cures, the harder it is to sand. Each type of manufactured paint has a different look, feel and intended use. Some paints are smooth and hard, while others are textural. Choose your paint based on the look you want to achieve balanced with the way you intend to use your piece.
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Can I use General Finishes Milk Paint over an existing finish that is chipping? If your current finish is chipping, it is failing to adhere correctly. The adhesion problem could be caused by several reasons: We would not recommend applying any of our products over a failing finish, because the underlying finish could continue to present adhesion problems. Your only recourse for a good result is to remove the current finish by stripping and sanding.
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Can Milk Paint be applied to an existing Glossy surface? Glossy surfaces have the most risk of poor adhesion.
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Can Milk Paint be applied to raw MDF or masonite? Yes. MDF Masonite Masonite is harder than MDF. It will also need to primed with a bonding primer like XIM. XIM is known for its high-quality primers that bond to "Tough-To-Paint" surfaces like porcelain, tile, glass, plastics, and more.
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Can Milk Paint be used outside? Milk Paint is an exterior rated product and is ideal for outdoor projects. Topcoat is not required.
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Can oil based topcoats be used over Milk Paint? Oil based top coat can be applied over Milk Paint so long as 24 hours wait time is allowed between the two products. When moving from a water based product to an oil based product it is essential that the first is dry before applying the second.
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Does GF Milk Paint require primer? GF Milk Paints are self-sealing so it is not necessary to use primer. You may use a white pigmented stain-blocking primer if you need to 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 mahogany. We recommend using General Finishes Stain Blocker, Kilz or Zinsser white pigmented shellac-based primers. Warning: sometimes it is impossible to block bleed through. Always test. Not all projects with existing finishes are candidates for light paint colors. If this happens, start turning your thoughts to Lamp Black Milk Paint - that will cover a lot of problems.
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How do I apply Milk Paint over Laminate? APPLYING GENERAL FINISHES MILK PAINT TO LAMINATE IMPORTANT: GF advises extra care and prep when applying any finish over laminate surfaces because they are specifically designed not to mar and therefore they are not very "sand-able", making adherence difficult.
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Is GF's Milk Paint a True Milk Paint? GF's Milk Paint is not a true Milk Paint - it is premixed and does not contain any casein based ingredients. We named our product Milk Paint with the intention of putting a clear, bright, contemporary spin on an old fashioned furniture paint tradition. It is designed to mimic the low luster finish of old world paints. It is our premium paint, carefully engineered for durability, ease of application and exterior use. A ll 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:
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What are the renewable resources in General Finishes products? Renewable resources are a recent, eco-friendly advancement in the paint and coatings industry. They are comprised of plant proteins such as corn; as well as conventional and innovative oils derived from plants such as Euphorbia lagascae, Vernonia galamensis from the sunflower family, and Calendula officinalis, aka marigold. General Finishes products formulated with renewable resources meet the standard of excellence you have come to expect — including adhesion, coverage, color and durability — with all benefits of water finishes. GF coatings made with Renewable Resources are: Enduro-Var II, Milk Paint, Water Based Wood Stain, Exterior 450 Stain and Wood Turner's Finish.Look for the green icon!
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What is the shelf life of GF Milk Paint? GF is rather conservative regarding the life of our Milk paint. Water based products do not last forever, even when unopened. General Finishes products are best used within 1-2 years. However, the life of the product may be extended with proper care and storage. If the can is in good condition, unopened and stored in correct temperatures, water based products can last 3-5 years. Avoid temperatures below 50°F/10°C or above 80°F/26°C and keep from freezing. Note, a can of paint that is 3 years old will not look like a can of paint that is 6 months to 1 year old. You will see stratification or separation, which is normal. Always stir thoroughly before using. If your paint has a foul smell, the product is contaminated and is no longer in useable condition. Failure to reincorporate large, chunky lumps when stirring indicates the product has frozen and can no longer be used. Please be mindful of the manner in which your paint is stored and how long it's been in storage. It is not a forever product. Storage Tips: Water-based finishes crystalize and form a skin due to evaporation when the air-tight seal on a can is broken at first use. The following best practices will increase the life of your product:
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Why does bright & white paint take so many coats to achieve coverage? The opacity of a paint is the ability to "hide" the surface underneath. Paints that have more hiding capacity are made with a "white" base which contains a larger combination of calcium carbonate and titanium dioxide. The calcium carbonate acts as a spacer to spread out the titanium dioxide, the most common ingredient used in paints to increase "hiding" properties. Extra deep and extra bright colors have lower opacity because they start out in a "clear" base which contains only calcium carbonate. Very little titanium dioxide is added to a bright paint formula to help keep these colors vibrant, as with General Finishes Holiday Red or Klein Blue. Additionally, bright pigments have smaller particles which lowers opacity. Neutral paint colors (light grays, browns, dark blues, dark greens, dark reds, etc.) contain a primary color(s) and a good amount of titanium dioxide, which provides excellent hide and requires fewer coats. For example, if one coat of gray paint is put over a white surface, the outcome looks fairly gray. However, one coat of bright red paint over a white surface will leave a fair amount of white on the surface. The opacity of paint (the ability to hide the surface underneath) has nothing to do with the viscosity (thickness of the paint). The key is to learn the colors that are the most extreme among your favorite manufacturers and use them accordingly. This will help you plan time allotments for your project and your pricing. This list below ranks the opacity of General Finishes Milk Paint colors. This contrast ratio testing was done on a sealed substrate with an 8 mil draw. Contrast Ratio (Opacity) Alabaster 97.80 Antique White 99.50 Ballet Pink 99.99 Basil 100.02 Blue Moon 100.06 China Blue 100.20 Coastal Blue 97.60 Coral Crush 98.20 Dark Chocolate 100.15 Driftwood 100.05 Emerald 99.65 Empire Gray 100.10 Gulf Stream Blue 100.10 Halcyon Blue 100.25 Harvest Yellow 98.20 Holiday Red 85.20 Keywest Blue 100.10 Klein Blue 83.00 Lamp Black 99.95 Linen 100.10 Millstone 100.15 Patina Green 100.10 Perfect Gray 100.15 Persian Blue 100.05 Persimmon 98.10 Queenstown Gray 100.50 Reverent Gray 100.05 Seagull Gray 100.30 Snow White 97.75 Sunglow 88.70 Tuscan Red 98.60 Twilight 100.10 Westminster Green 99.99
Tip to improve coverage to reduce the number of coats using GF paints:
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