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General Finishes made Dark Chocolate Milk Paint to mimic the color of its Java Gel Stain, so the two can sit side by side on one piece, or the paint can serve as a base coat under the gel stain. GF cites that base-coat method for laminate, where gel stain alone has trouble drying on a dense surface. This pint covers 50 to 65 sq ft per coat, about 25 to 32 sq ft at two coats, enough for a laminate nightstand or the trim of a larger piece. Opacity: 100.15 on GF's chart.
Ship time: Orders usually ship in 2 to 4 business days, then standard delivery takes 3 to 7 business days, so plan on about 1 to 2 weeks. $5.99 shipping, free at $35+ (lower 48 + DC). Shipping policy
Buy one can, no case minimum. $5.99 shipping, free at $35+, no code needed (lower 48 + DC). 30-day returns on unused, unopened items; opened paint can't be returned. Orders usually ship in 2 to 4 business days, and standard delivery takes 3 to 7 business days after that. See our shipping policy and refund policy.
GF also makes Dark Chocolate in gallons; for a bigger gel-stain job see the Java Gel Stain quart.
Dark Chocolate as a stand-alone paint: flat low luster (10 to 15), interior or exterior, self-sealing, so a topcoat is optional. GF says darker colors can be top-coated if you want more sheen, and recommends 2 to 3 coats of High Performance or Enduro on high-use surfaces such as tabletops.
| Type | Water-based acrylic paint, interior/exterior |
|---|---|
| Sheen | Flat, low luster (10 to 15) |
| Size | 1 pint |
| Coverage | 50 to 65 sq ft per pint per coat (GF product page) |
| Dry time at 70 F, 50% humidity | Touch 30 minutes; recoat 2 hours; cure 21 days |
| VOC | Under 50 g/L |
| Apply with | Synthetic bristle brush, short nap or foam roller, or HVLP spray (1.8 to 2.0 mm) |
| Thin with | Water, GF Extender or GF Accelerator |
| Clean up | Soap and water for hands; GF Brush & Gun Cleaner for equipment |
| Manufacturer part # | PDC |
Does Dark Chocolate match Java Gel Stain? Yes. General Finishes says Dark Chocolate Milk Paint was formulated to mimic the color of Java Gel Stain.
Can I use Dark Chocolate under gel stain on laminate? GF lists using Dark Chocolate Milk Paint as a base under Gel Stain as one technique for laminate. It advises sanding the surface if you can and testing adhesion on a hidden area first.
Is Dark Chocolate good for hiding? Yes. It scored 100.15 in GF's contrast ratio test, above full-hide.
Can I return it? Yes. We offer 30-day returns on unused, unopened items. Opened paint can't be returned.
How fast does it ship? Orders usually ship in 2 to 4 business days, and standard delivery takes 3 to 7 business days after that. Shipping is $5.99, free on orders of $35 or more (lower 48 + DC).
Dark Chocolate facts above come from the General Finishes Milk Paint page and the GF Milk Paint FAQ. Other Dark Chocolate sizes and every other color are in our General Finishes Milk Paint collection.
Data sheets: Milk Paint technical data sheet (March 2020); Dark Chocolate safety data sheet.
General Finishes Milk Paint Dark Chocolate color chipDocuments are published by General Finishes. Always follow the label and SDS.
Free standard shipping on orders $35+ to the lower 48 states and DC.
30-day returns on unused, unopened items. Contact us within 30 days of delivery to start a return. Opened paint, aerosols, flammables, special orders and sale items can't be returned. Read the full refund policy.
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