Comments on: DIY Cedar Chest Makeover with General Finishes Milk Paint

By: A Ray of Sunlight

A Ray of Sunlight

In reply to Leslie. Thank you SO much! I'm glad you like this cedar chest makeover!!

By: Leslie

Leslie

I really admire how you brought this old cedar chest back to life!

By: Natalie

Natalie

In reply to Donya Thibodeaux. Hey Donya! I'm so glad you love the color, but I'm not sure what green color you're talking about. This cedar chest is a blue, so I'm a bit confused. Would love to help though! Please let me know!

By: Donya Thibodeaux

Donya Thibodeaux

I love the green color. I am going to repaint the bottom.of my kitchen island. This is the color I have been looking for. Could you share the name and brand please.
Best wishes,
Donya

By: Natalie

Natalie

You can do that, but you can also just wipe the cedar with a damp rag and the smell will come back.

By: Natalie

Natalie

In reply to Colleen Thomas. shellac if you want to distress the paint, bin for everything. Dark paint colors over BIN are harder though, so I opt for clear shellac on dark colors. I have only tested clear shellac extensively with chalk, mineral and acrylic paints.

By: Colleen Thomas

Colleen Thomas

How do you know when to use the shellac and when to use the bin primer?

By: Natalie

Natalie

In reply to barbara olsen. I just wipe it out with a damp rag and it brings back the smell of the cedar.

By: barbara olsen

barbara olsen

Hi. What do you condition the inside of your ceder chests??????? I’m refinishing my grandpa’s chest! The whole thing smells old….would love to bring out the ceder smell again!!