Installation Guide

Product Features
Milk Paint is a water-based, interior/exterior furniture
paint with a low-luster sheen that mimics the look of
old-world furniture paint. Milk Paint is perfect for the
DIY or professional customer wanng a durable, low-
sheen paint that can be distressed and glazed. For add-
ed durability, use one of General Finishes’ water-based
topcoats.
Recommended Uses
Interior or exterior cabinets, trim, doors, and furniture.
Use over raw wood or previously nished surfaces
For added durability on white surfaces, use GF White
Poly or Brushable White Enamel.
Complies w/ the following air quality regulaons:
SCAQMD, CARB, Canada, OTC Phase I & Phase II
Applicaon Condions: Recommended 70°F and 50% humidity, out of
direct sunlight. Variaons in condions and applicaon technique can
signicantly aect dry mes and coverage. Use GF Accelerator in cool
or humid condions. Use GF Extender in warm or dry condions.
Surface Prep: Always ensure the surface is clean of contaminants and
dust. Sanding any surface too smoothly can reduce adhesion and cre-
ate applicaon issues like orange peel.
Raw Wood: Sand with up to 220 grit.
Pre-nished Wood: Clean using 50/50 mix of denatured alcohol and
water with maroon non-woven pad. Sand with ne (220-320) foam
sanding pad or maroon non-woven pad. A bonding primer may be
necessary to ensure adhesion on highly-worn surfaces.
Other Substrates: Can be used with proper priming. Always test rst.
Sanding Between Coats: Using ne (220-320) foam sanding pad or
gray non-woven pad.
System Recommendaons: Can be used without a primer. For white
and other light colors, GF Stain Blocker is recommended. For high-use
surfaces, up to 3 coats of a GF topcoat is recommended.
Force Dry: Allow product to ash for 10 minutes at ambient tempera-
ture. Using infrared lamps or oven, heat surface to 105°F. Allow to cool
before sanding. Allow a minimum of 45 minutes between coats.
Bung: Can be done aer the nish has cured using wet/dry automo-
ve sandpaper. Use GF Finishing Wax or mineral spirits as lubricant. Do
NOT use water.
Storage & Shelf Life: Above 50°F and below 80°F, out of direct sun-
light, ghtly sealed. Finish preservers such as Bloxygen can help pro-
long storage life. Best if used within one year of date on can. Uno-
pened and properly stored nish can conservavely last up to 5 years.
Disposal: Always dispose of any leover coangs in accordance with
local laws. Do not pour down the drain.
The informaon and recommendaons on this sheet are based upon
informaon gathered at the me of publicaon and do not act as a
safety data sheet. For complete safety and product data, consult the
product labels and visit www.generalnishes.com for complete SDS
sheets.
Published March 2020
Product Type:
Water-based acrylic paint
Sheens Available:
Flat (10)
Tintable?:
Yes
Volume Solids:
30% - 47% (varies by color)
Weight Solids:
34% - 54% (varies by color)
Rec. Film Thickness:
Wet: 3-5 mils
Total Dry (mulple coats): 2.5-5 mils
Coverage:
Up to 600 sq. . per gallon
Viscosity:
Thick (2000-3000 cPs)
Applicaon:
Brush:
Roll:
HVLP:
Air-Assist Airless:
Airless:
Brush, roll, or spray
Synthec bristle brush
Short nap or foam roller
1.8 mm—2.0 mm
1400 PSI pump, 20 PSI assist air, .013” p
Fine Finish .015”-.025” p
Dry Time (touch):
30 minutes
Dry Time (recoat):
2 hours
Cure Time:
21 days @ 70°F, 50% humidity
Thin With:
Water, GF Extender, GF Accelerator
Clean Hands w/:
Soap & Water
Clean Equipment w/:
GF Brush & Gun Cleaner
Sizes Available:
Pints, Quarts, Gallons, 5-gallon Pails
VOC:
Under 50 g/L
Milk Paint