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The Perfect Gray quart (GF part QPGY) covers about 100 to 125 sq ft per coat, so two coats reach roughly 50 to 62 sq ft. At $46.00 it clears the $35 free-shipping line by itself. The flat finish seals itself, so no clear coat is required.
Free shipping at $35+, no code needed (lower 48 + DC). 30-day returns on unused, unopened items; opened paint can't be returned. See our shipping policy and refund policy.
No. General Finishes Milk Paint is self-sealing. For high-use surfaces, GF recommends up to 3 coats of a GF water-based topcoat such as High Performance. GF warns not to use any clear topcoat over white or light Milk Paint colors, since it may yellow over wood.
Allow 2+ hours between coats and before a topcoat at 70 F and 50% humidity, longer when humidity is over 80% or coats are thick. GF's test: the coat is dry when light sanding makes powder.
No. General Finishes named it Milk Paint for its low-luster, old-world look, but it is a premixed acrylic with no casein, so there is no powder to mix.
Yes. General Finishes says Milk Paint can be intermixed with other GF Milk Paint and Glaze Effects colors to create custom colors.
Yes. GF rates Milk Paint as an exterior finish and says a topcoat is not required outside.
For a white or light color, GF recommends a primer such as General Finishes Stain Blocker first, especially over dark wood or woods known to bleed, such as pine or mahogany.
Yes. We offer 30-day returns on unused, unopened items. Opened paint can't be returned.
Tracking is emailed when your order ships. Shipping is $5.99 under $35, free on orders of $35 or more (lower 48 + DC).
Complete the finish: Perfect Gray needs no clear topcoat; GF says Milk Paint is self-sealing. GF caution, from its Milk Paint page: “Do NOT use any type of clear topcoat over white or light GF Milk Paint Colors, as it may cause yellowing when used over wood substrates.”
Data sheets: Milk Paint technical data sheet (March 2020); Perfect Gray safety data sheet.
Smaller job? Try the Perfect Gray pint. Comparing grays? See the Seagull Gray quart. Every color is in General Finishes Milk Paint.
General Finishes Milk Paint Perfect Gray color chipDocuments are published by General Finishes. Always follow the label and SDS.
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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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