"After some good old fashioned demo I repaired the nail holes and missing veneer and sanded them all down. I also filled in the old handle holes for the lower drawers. I painted them in General Finishes Lamp Black and sealed them in the High Performance Topcoat. Finally, added the new brushed gold handles and they are ready to shine in their new home!" - Upcycling by Amy
"Bassett 9 drawer dresser/media console. The top was laminate which I’m not ever a fan of so I planked it with lathe wood, did a flood coat of ebony filler, then sanded & stained in dark walnut. I cut the base off and added black metal feet. Refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint." - Elm Street Designs
"What a special piece for me! This was a sweet little find and I was super excited to transform this beauty!! This cabinet was completely stripped and sanded. The original wood details were top coated with polyurethane for added protection and the remaining wood was refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black, distressed and black waxed. The interior was also completely sanded and sealed in polyurethane." - Estrella Design
"This awesome table can be used as an accent table, nightstand or side table. It was previously painted and it was stripped and sanded down to bare wood. Then painted in Lamp Black by General Finishes and decoupaged with a print from Bubblegum Yum. All was topcoated with satin finish for protection." - Rockin Furniture Revivals by Blea & Co.
"New hardware, new base, new legs, fresh paint and stain. This dresser looks completely different now! So much more modern. Paint color: Lamp Black by General Finishes. Stain: Water Based Walnut by General Finishes" - Flipping Unbelievable
"When I found these high back dining chairs with perfectly intact cane, I knew I had to have them! I loved how chic they were and knew they were destined to be black! The seats had seen better days, so I tried my hand at reupholstering and I am quite proud of how they turned out! I just love the new coordinating herringbone fabric! They would look fabulous in a modern home! Paint: General Finishes Lamp Black
Fabric: JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores Artwork: Danbury ReStore" - sincerely_katiek...
"When classic black meets deep woodgrain it’s always a perfect match. This small chest is handmade from solid oak by a local furniture maker. I love the simplicity of this piece and the clean lines throughout. After painting the body, I decided it needed one element of exposed wood. I sanded back the toe kick and gave it a very subtle whitewash. I love how it made the grain just pop!
For this piece I used General Finishes Lamp Black and Alabaster for the wash. The entire piece is sealed with...
"Solid Ash and incredibly well built. Sanded the top down to bare wood, applied a light whitewash, then sealed. Removed the base and added trim for an updated look. Refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint. New hardware." - Elm Street Designs
Custom Built Industrial Island/Entertainment/Store Display
A ground up custom build.
2" thick tongue and groove board and batten end pieces are reclaimed from a Chicago Elevator shaft.
Fully finished in...
"I’m slowly coming around to black. Someone once told me that interior designers say that every room should have some black in it. Which is interesting to me because I always think every room should have some pink in it. Soooo, clearly I’m no interior designer. But I digress… This Empire style beauty was painted in General Finishes Lamp Black with delicate distressing. Then, two coats of GF High Performance Topcoat in Gloss toned with GF’s water based Ebony stain for more depth. And a final...
"Make a statement of excellence without saying a word! That’s exactly what this finished piece represents to me! I played around with a few staging options, but in the end I knew she could handle it on her own!
This gorgeous Sherrill Furniture tallboy was in fairly great shape when I bought it, with the exception of a broken foot. My client chose Lamp Black by General Finishes and it could not be more perfect on this piece! The updated glass knobs are just the icing on the cake " - Sincerely...
"When you’re a furniture refinisher, you have to buy pieces at a low cost in order to be able to put a sale price on it that allows you to earn some money for your work. I saw this buffet listed for sale, but the price was higher than I could do, plus, it was a good driving distance away. So, I scrolled on by. But THEN, I had a potential client contact me asking if I could refinish a buffet for her. That’s right, it was THIS buffet!!! She hadn’t purchased it yet, so we chatted about other...
"You can’t go wrong with flat black! I love refinishing these old buffets! They are built so strong and have so much life left in them! We refinished this beauty in...
"Cedar chests are often overlooked, but they are so versatile in a home! They can go in almost any room and provide extra storage. This one belongs to my client, and is going in her bedroom. Paint: General Finishes Lamp Black" - Flipping Unbelievable
"Black is back this year! General Finishes Lamp Black milk paint and Black Cherry stain are once again the perfect color combo. This gorgeous piece was brought to me by one of our wonderful repeat clients. Thank you for trusting us with your furniture." - Gracefully Modern
The Black Clawfoot Cabinet. G...
The tops are textured harlequin. General Finishes Lamp Black, Pitch Black Glaze and High Performance Topcoat with Rustoleum Metallic Accents in Classic Bronze.
Sometimes subtle changes are all a piece needs. Painted in Lamp Black by...
"There is just something so striking about a matte black finish. Painted in Lamp Black from General Finishes and sprayed their matte Enduro poly for a durable finish. " - Redhead Refinishings, LLC
"These end tables were straight out of the 90’s until I got my hands on them! I absolutely love their clean lines and solid oak construction. They have been transformed with General Finishes Lamp Black giving them the perfect modern finish. I also replaced the dated beveled glass, with flat clear-cut glass. They are truly so gorgeous and would work in any home or office!"
Before & After General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint.
"These ornate buffets are my favorite furniture pieces to paint and it’s been a while since I’ve painted one of these so it was a fun project to refinish! We wanted to keep the design pretty neutral so I chose to paint it General Finishes Lamp Black and stripped the wood on the top and legs to give them a beautiful natural look then sealed it all up in satin top coat!" - NB.Restorations
"Talk about a transformation! This beautiful oak chest has been a sentimental piece to my clients family for the past several decades. Last refinished in the 70’s it was time for it to be given a new life and I think we nailed it!
The top and top three drawers were stained using a custom blend of Antique Walnut and Java Gel Stain while the body was painted in General Finishes Lamp Black for one of my favorite color combinations! All new hardware complete this mega transformation!" - Nap Time...
"Corner curio refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black for the win. The door has been stripped and waxed for a natural tone." - Sage Furnishings
"I love a good before and after! This was pretty gross beforehand, but it’s a solid wood, sturdy piece.
Stripped and sanded off the original cracked paint. Refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black. Interior done is a dark olive green. Added wood to the door front for an extra pop and stained in special walnut. New hardware throughout. The large handle on the door was salvaged from a barn in Wisconsin. (I’ve had it for 3 years but never found a good piece for it until now!)" - Elm Street...
"Exquisite Custom Jacobean Buffet. What do I say??? This piece speaks for itself! It is probably the most beautifully detailed, elegant and breathtaking pieces I have ever worked on. I had to buy myself some roses to stage this beauty! This piece was entirely refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black, distressed and black waxed. The original hardware was refinished in antique bronze, white gold and black wax." - Estrella Design
"Painted in General Finishes “Lamp Black” and sealed with Fusion Mineral Paint “Lavender Wax” to make this piece smell so good! This piece is amazing for a store front, retail space, restaurant, salon, or residential home! It has so many uses!" - Happy Valley Restorations
Interior front door makeover with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint.
"I worked really hard on this one, almost rebuilding it with replacing the backing, top and broken glass panels. The body is painted in...
"Be still, my beating heart. It doesn't happen often, but I am genuinely at a loss for words when it comes this classy Thomasville French Provincial chest of drawers.
The top and legs were stripped and sealed, showing off that natural, beautiful wood. Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black, the perfect background to let the hardware shine again." - Fin + Finished
Classic look in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint
"We came across this perfect vintage linen chest while back and somehow it ended up lost in the midst of other projects. But all comes to light in it's own time...and this one was well worth the wait! To transform this piece we sprayed a custom mix of General Finishes Lamp Black and Snow White for the subtle ash black I had in mind. It carries the perfect muted tone. The top coat has the perfect matte sheen that feels amazing to the touch. The original brass hardware was polished and glazed...
"Perfect entryway piece. Refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black and Antique White. I spent some time blending and dry brushing to give it a statement look. Original hardware in gold." - Sage Furnishings
"Painted in General Finishes “Lamp Black” we left hints of raw wood exposed…new hardware tie it all in! Such a classic look for years to come!" - Happy Valley Restorations
"This is probably the tallest secretary desk I’ve seen! There is a lot to love about this piece like the beautiful glass doors and hidden compartments! I painted it in General Finishes Lamp Black then painted the hutch interior in a white color and stained the little drawers to make a nice little accent then sealed it all up in satin topcoat!" - NB.Restorations
"Lamp Black for the win again! The top was stained in Walnut Water Based Stain also by General Finishes. I decided to fill in some of the detail on a couple drawers and update the hardware" - Flipping Unbelievable
"What a difference a little paint can make! I knew this was going to be an incredible makeover. This secretary had such beautiful bones and the colors my client chose were perfect to enhance the lines and turn this into a classy, glamorous statement piece. She chose General Finishes Lamp Black for the outside and a soft white for the inside - General Finishes Antique White and Buttermilk, and added Snow White to brighten it. All of the hard edges were distressed to frame the beautiful lines...
"This baby has been with Renee and her family for generations and had a run in at one point with some nail polish remover (see before photo)
After a good sanding, I painted it in General Finishes Lamp Black and stained the top and drawers in General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain. The entire piece was lightly distressed and sealed." - Upcycling by Amy
Before & After with #GeneralFinishes Lamp Black Milk Paint
"Birchcraft by Baumritter…high quality one of a kind furniture at an amazing price point. I painted this in a neutral to go with any color scheme. I’m a huge fan of black (GF Lamp Black), and blonde wood." - Happy Valley Restorations
"This vintage oak table was ready for a glamorous new look and is ready for holiday fun and games. Spray-finished in Black Poly in Satin by General Finishes. Look at that beautiful sheen." - Paint and Hammer
Honey oak original to this more modern feel! We’ve finished this staircase in...
"Some of the most incredible furniture has come out of the early 20th century. Much like this petite solid mahogany Martha Washington sewing cabinet! Every detail was carefully and uniquely crafted from it’s sleek carved legs, to it’s teeny tiny glass knobs! What an absolute treat it was to work on! I updated this piece using General Finishes Milk Paint in Lamp Black, and then sealed it with Annie Sloan Dark Wax. Restored the legs using Howard’s Restore-A-Finish." - sincerely_katiek
"Grateful for customer who trust my vision! This vintage buffet was painted in General Finishes Black Enduro and custom dye stained drawers."
"Vintage radio cabinet. It certainly has a “vibe”. It’s eclectic to say the least. A bit boho. A little industrial. Perhaps rustic farmhouse. Painted in Lamp Black by General Finishes. Rusted Patina details is by Dixie Belle Paint Company. Top is stained using Weathered Luxe Tones by The Chippy Barn interior has been decoupaged using a tissue from Re·design with Prima and exterior sealed with a Lemon Verbena Furniture Tonic by Wise Owl Paint." - REmade
"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 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
