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"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    

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"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        

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    
"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      

Sanded, painted & stained. The color is Twilight from...

"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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"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 +...

"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.

Beautiful Windsor Back Chairs sprayed with GF Enduro Black Poly.    
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