Lamp Black

"After staring at the lambs, I couldn’t stand it anymore and had to paint it. A custom mix of General Finishes Persimmon and Lamp Black and then I painted the handles gold even though they are wood, just for a pop of color. This piece is now ready to live its best life…in the workshop bathroom " - Flipping Unbelievable    
"I will never get tired of the trust my clients have in me to bring their vision to life. With this dresser set, all that was requested was that they were black and I was given creative freedom to do my thing! And can we just talk about the original hardware for a second? I cannot get enough of Mid-Century Modern furniture. Paint: General Finishes Lamp Black. Center accents: Re Design with Prima Folk I transfer" - Fin + Finished        
"Vintage MCM tallboy dresser. Custom mixed General Finishes Queenstown Gray and Lamp Black to achieve a deep, rich charcoal gray. Top drawers were sanded and stained. Original hardware!" - Elm Street Designs  

"Creating custom colors are not my specialty but I am in love with how this color turned out! I used...

"WHEW!! This beauty really started as a beast (see the original "knobs"- can you see the bolts ) This piece was clearly handmade in someone's home to use in a workshop. It was dirty and makeshift when it came to me from Habitat for Humanity ReStore Racine. I sanded it down completely, painted inside each 54 drawers in General Finishes Lamp Black, stained each drawer and the new wooden surround in General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain, each of the 54 drawers got a new antique brass knob...
"Who doesn’t love a good storage cabinet? This beautiful pine cabinet would be perfect for any space. The door has been finished with linen fabric to give it a more modern, boho and breezy feel. Painted in a calming custom mix color to enhance the design of the door. The top has been sealed for protection using a satin polyurathane. The body has been sealed for protection with wax for a buttery soft feel."    Products: •Paint - Custom mix of General Finishes Basil, Lamp Black...

Lamp Black Paint Wash

"Vintage sewing machine painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint with a custom butcher block top. Sealed with General Finishes Gel Topcoat." - Blue & White Living Home Decor    
"You can never go wrong with classic black! You also can’t go wrong when it comes to this apothecary style! Paint color: Lamp Black by General Finishes" - Flipping Unbelievable    

Have you ever tried painting fabric? The process is very different than painting furniture but I'm so pleased with the results!

When I found this $20 chair at the Habitat for Humanity Restore I walked past, admiring it, multiple times and even sitting down to test it out before I decided I couldn't leave without it. 

Products used:
Fabric - General Finishes Lamp Black milk paint (mixed with water & fabric softener to achieve a cake batter consistency)
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"I painted this pretty little thing for a repeat client. I used General Finishes Milk Paint in Lamp Black " - Deer Run Vintage Company   J
"Who else loves a classic black buffet?!?  This is such a nice well made piece! It features a solid wood construction, bow front drawers, and a cabinet on each side! Perfect storage piece for any room!! I painted this beauty in my favorite General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and sprayed in satin topcoat for protection!" - NB.Restorations    
"The Dace Cabinet. Dace has been refreshed in General Finishes Lamp Black with a slight edge distress and a satin finish. Inside we used a semi-gloss Benjamin Moore White for ease in wiping and cleaning. Three adjustable glass shelves give this cabinet the ability to transform from your display collection of trinkets, to a wine bar or even bathroom towel storage. Place in a salon or business for small product display. Brushed brass bar pulls for a touch of style that will never just be '...
" Cedar Chest Painted in Lamp Black and High Performance Topcoat Satin." - Weathered Edge Furniture, LLC.    
"Custom cabinet in Lamp Black, bright white inside, wallpaper and Espresso stained shelves." - Restored By Jillian    
"Farmhouse inspired rustic buffet refinished in Lamp Black Milk Paint by General Finishes. Distressed to show Snow White undertone and accented with dark wax for an aged rustic inspired look." - Blue & White Living Home Decor   nd expert advice!

"Transformed this spiral staircase from it’s original state to a more modern look that really POPS! Finished in...

Love this spooky desk in GF Lamp Black

"These beautiful Bombay Chests are headed home. We used General Finishes Lamp Black with their High Performance Topcoat in Gloss to breathe new life into these pieces." - The Charming Home    

"Meet “Dean” our mid century tallboy. Sleek, sophisticated and timeless! Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black. Love everything about this piece!" - Happy Valley Restorations

"This handsome dude “Issac” is a beautiful vintage yet modern china cabinet. Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black. We added new mid century knobs to the cabinet doors to really make them stand out. This piece is amazing!" - Happy Valley Restorations    
"I asked the client what they wanted. She said, "Black....and just do your thing". I love when they say that! So, this beautiful, mahogany gal is all dressed out in black, but with some sliming stripes, and some raised design on the drawers and doors. These stunning silver pulls add the perfect finish to the look." - Designs by Dee      
"This mid century desk was in desperate need of some updates. Now it looks good as new. This was painted in my favorite black, General Finishes Lamp Black. The top was sanded down and stained a nice, rich walnut color to compliment the black." - Weathered & Woven    

First time trying a black wash on a piece and I’m obsessed! It’s definitely one of my favorite looks. On this antique dresser, I love seeing the wood tones peek through.

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“Black & Tan” They spoke, I listened: Good, quality bones were looking for a fresh look. This set possessed great curves and fine knob detailing; I knew General Finishes Lamp Black & Antique Brown Water-Based Stain would deliver." - Coat of Charms    

"I just love round coffee tables! This one had seen better days; the old veneer needed to be removed and replaced and I chose this beautiful mahogany piece, stained in American Walnut Liquid Oil Based Stain, to match the decor in my customer's home. Being my first time replacing an entire veneer top, I was definitely intimidated but I learned so much along the way. The base of the table was painted my favorite black, General Finishes Lamp Black, and sealed for ultra durability." - Fin +...

"How cute is this little nugget I redid for a custom order? This is a family piece but had seen better days and had been stored in a basement not feeling the love. After a good sanding, the base was painted in a custom mix of General Finishes Blue Moon and Lamp Black to custom match some wall art the customer had. The top has been stained in a custom mix of General Finishes Java and Antique Walnut Gel Stain. We sealed the whole piece, added new ceramic knobs and new wheels since one of the...
"After a good sanding and cleaning it was painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and the top was stained in General Finishes Java Gel Stain. I used my classic #hardwaresoup to clean up the original hardware and top coated the entire piece. " - Upcycling by Amy
"Mid century dresser redesigned in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and natural Danish Oil. Top is sealed with GF Arm-R-Seal." - Just a Touch of Paint 2.0    
"Bippity, boppity, boo. This solid wood Sumpter Cabinet Co. dresser was brought back from certain death, saved from being another piece, with so much potential, thrown into the landfill. My husband doubted me on this one, and not because he didn't have faith in me but because this piece was NASTY; held together in various places with more screws than I wanted to count, the base had been ripped off, and there were deep scratches in the top as if some animal clung to it for dear life. The saddest...
"This shipped in from Southern Illinois. Circa Early 1900's. Original to the Knox County Indiana Courthouse. The base was custom welded for the addition of a steel frame to structurally prepare for its 4 industrial iron feet. After grinding all rust and imperfections, degreasing and priming, the entire piece was finished in General Finishes Lamp Black. It's gorgeous original solid brass hardware was polished and because all hardware is permanently riveted and not removable, each drawer was...
"MCM dresser in my favorite combo! Refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black. Mahogany drawers stained in kona and sealed (Minor blemishes due to the age of the piece) Original hardware updated in black. Gave it a boost with some new black metal feet." - Elm Street Designs      
"These fantastic matching black nightstands are painted in General Finishes Lamp Black, distressed and coated in poly, then adorned with their original hardware." - Soleil Furnishings    

Life is about finding joy in the everyday things, like a comfy AND stylish SWIVEL stool!

GET THE LOOK with Lamp Black Milk Paint & Pecan Water Based Stain.

Antique Eastlake Chest, solid oak c. 1860-1873. Hand painted in General Finishes Lamp Black and stenciled  
Gorgeous French Provincial nightstands in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint  

"Another beautiful piece transformed into a gorgeous and elegant black antique cabinet! Lamp Black, Reverent Gray (inside) Java Gel (inside bottom cabinet) Flat water-based top coat - all General Finishes products." - The Picket Fence

"Black French Provincial Sofa Table This exquisite French provincial sofa table was refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black, lightly distressed and waxed. The top with sanded down to raw wood and topcoated with a water-based polyurethane." - Estrella Design    
Gorgeous look with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint  
"I feel so privileged when customers trust me with the design for their piece. This buffet had been in the family for generations so I wanted to make it special. We agreed on a color and originally were going to paint it solid black, but I decided to keep some wood elements and surprise her. To say she loved it was an understatement. I wish I had filmed her reaction! Lots of clapping, jumping and shouts of joy. It was priceless." - Amost Simple Home   General Finishes Lamp Black Milk...
"This piece has been around! It’s old, but the bones are sturdy! This shade of green is so great! It is a custom color mix using General Finishes Emerald, Coastal Blue, and Lamp Black!" - Hailey Duncan Home    
"I had so much fun creating this piece! I used General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint for the first time and it goes on like butter. It is so easy to use...especially with the tried and true Zibra brushes. I use Zibra brushes regularly in my cabinet painting business and when I paint furniture...they make a flawless finish easy." - Countryside Cabinets    
"This beautiful vintage 6 drawer dresser has been refinished using General Finishes Milk Paint. The color is a combination of Lamp Black and Snow White. A soft gray that is perfect for any home. New hardware, old font stencil for the drawers." - Blue & White Living Home Decor    

"Love, love, love how smooth this piece is - done with our sprayer to give a beautiful finish. Refurbished in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain with a black wash to antique and a hint of gold decor wax on the knobs to make them a standout." - Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats

"Always enjoy using GF Milk Paint. I love the way this Boho style dresser turned out. Used mix of Snow White and Lamp Black; Persian Blue and Snow White; Coral Crush and Snow White. Mixing colors is my favorite." - The Waters Edge  
"Beautiful French style nightstands/side tables refinished General Finishes custom mix of Snow White and Lamp Black Milk Paint with barnwood brown color wash top. Original hardware in gold." - Blue & White Living Home Decor    
General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint restyle by Mirriah Sanders - Whimsical Design, LLC  
"Beautiful rustic pair of dressers.Refinished in General Finishes custom mix of Snow White and Lamp Black Milk Paint with walnut stained front legs and back lip. Distressed for a country farmhouse inspired look." - Blue & White Living Home Decor    
"This is painted using Brushable White Enamel in Semi Gloss - But because I’m a rebel I sprayed it. I did thin by adding Extender and it went on nicely! The legs are painted in a mix of Lamp Black/Milk Chocolate for a deep espresso color." - Kristin's Krazy Garage, LLC    
Handsome hutch in General Finishes Lamp Black and Antique White Milk Paint by Just picked and painted.