See our video: How to Power Prep Existing High Use Finishes for Stain or Paint Power Prep Cleaning Highly Used Existing Finishes Sand lightly with a fine-grade (220-320) foam sanding sponge or 400-grit sandpaper.If your project requires a deeper cleaning, see Power Prep Cleaning Highly Used Existing Finishes below. Avoid cleaning with products containing phosphates (salt), which can linger in the substrate and produce a white haze. Scuff clean with a Scotch Brite™ pad or maroon synthetic steel wool and a 50:50 mix of denatured alcohol and water.See our video: How to Prepare Existing Finishes Let dry completely before applying General Finishes product.įor high-use areas with heavy grime build-up and oil from hands, give your project a deeper cleaning.Remove dust with a vacuum, compressed air, an oil-free tack cloth or a water-dampened rag.Do not use steel wool with water-based finishes the particles will get trapped in the finish and rust. Do not over-sand with fine-grit sandpapers this will close and seal the wood grain, preventing ideal color absorption. Sanding schedule: 120-grit sandpaper followed by 150-grit.See the GF video: How to Prep Sand Raw Wood If you skip this critical step, your finish may fail. *** : Section text updated but links still being added ***īefore applying paint, all raw wood projects require preparation sanding, and all existing finishes require prep cleaning and sanding. Need some inspiration? Visit the General Finishes Design Center OR Pinterest Board for furniture paint ideas. High use flat surfaces such as dining tables and desks will develop the patina of everyday life over time so we recommend top coating with High Performance to our customers who are patina-adverse or wish extra stain protection. You can also intermix our Milk Paints with our Chalk Style Paint.įollow with our Glaze Effects for a distressed or antiqued look or Pearl Effects to create a pearlescent finish. You can mix it, lighten it, distress it, glaze it, layer different colours or antique it - perfect for upcycling or repurposing furniture.
It may be applied via brush or spray and possesses excellent flow and levelling properties. Not a true "casein-based milk paint" (there is no milk in it) but a modern version of old world paint with a strong mineral base. Available in 33 mixable colours, General Finishes Milk Paint is a high-quality interior/exterior pre-mixed paint.