Milk Paint - Lamp Black

General Finishes Milk Paint, Quart, Lamp Black

General Finishes Milk Paint is a premium interior/exterior mineral based paint named for its low-luster sheen, which mimics the look of old-world furniture paint. It is not a powdered, casein-based milk paint, but a premixed modern version that is so durable it does not require a topcoat unless you want to increase the sheen.

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Beautiful custom mix of General Finishes Queenstown Gray and Lamp Black Milk Paint by Why Not Redesign.

This fantastic vanity received a custom-mixed coat of deep blue-green, created by mixing General Finishes Klein Blue with Emerald Milk Paint. To add depth and tone down the color, a wash of thinned Lamp Black was brushed on in sections and wiped off, deeping the color and shadowing edges. The painted portions were protected with High Performance Topcoat in satin.  The top and upper drawers of the vanity were sanded down to the raw wood and given a coat of Nutmeg Gel stain then protected with...

Painted table with crackled General Finishes Lamp black milk paint and a General Finishes Snow White base layer. Decoupaged drawers in a black and white damask pattern. 

I wanted to do something bold and elegant with this vintage dresser.  The shell was painted in a rich black and the drawers in a bright white.  I added a beautiful transfer to the drawers adding to its elegance.  Some added details include the appliqués on the top door fronts, decoupaged paper on the drawer sides and inside doors, Black crystal drawer knobs and finally bold and bright flowered fabric for the drawer liners. It turned out beautifully. 

Not going to lie- this little bathroom vanity is oh so vain. Who can blame her with such character and details? Glamorous gold flaunting and delicate wood moldings enhance the luxurious styling of this repurposed sewing cabinet. More chic than shabby, this modern twist to farmhouse decor is just what your powder room needs! Hand painted with General Finishes Snow White and Lamp Black, and sealed with their top coat. 

Blended from Snow White to lamp black with gold hardware. She is the perfect size for a small buffet or for a statement piece in your entry way

When I first saw Grandma's cedar chest I just knew I could breath new life into it. The poor thing was at an estate sale in the garage, full of musty blankets and the rear left leg was broken. I loved the faux  drawers on the front and was surprised to find an actual separate drawer on the bottom. After repairs were made and thoroughly cleaned inside & out, I used my Fuji Semi Pro 2 sprayer to lay a rich General Finishes Lamp Black basecoat. I love texture and depth so I felt a...

"I was so excited to get my hands on the new colors. Opened my box and went to work playing with this beautiful piece. I don’t normally go so bold so it was a lot of fun. Used Blue Moon as the base then pulled out the Coastal Blue and Lamp Black to finish it off." - Blu Soul Design

This dresser was painted to resemble a "locker" for my son's baseball bedroom. It has been painted with GF Lamp Black and the numbers were painted with GF Snow White. 

This white, black and maple dresser is for the modern-farmhouse lover! I know it sounds crazy but I got my inspiration from one of Joanna Gaines' door mats in her Hearth and Hand line at Target. My pattern is slightly different but it still resembles the design. Products used are Snow White, Lamp Black and HPTC in flat. 

This oak chest-of-drawers was brought back to life with a mixture of GF Snow White and Antique White. The handles were orginally rust/iron, but I dry brushed and sanded them with GF Lamp Black to give the piece some character. The whole thing was sealed with GF HPTC, flat. 

This beautiful Thomasville buffet did not sell in its original dated condition. The brass hardware was removed from the back and the top stripped and sanded down to remove all scratches and rings. The top was stained expresso and the body was painted in a rich custom mixed bright turqouise. It was then glazed with GF pitch black glaze and crumpled bags were used to get the faux effect. The entire piece was topcoated with GF High Performance Topcoat in flat. The result is an updated buffet/...

"These oversized nightstands were quickly snatched up out of my inventory for custom order and now they are ready to head home! They are painted in a gorgeous midnight blue - a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue and Lamp Black Milk Paint. A light accent using Pitch Black Glaze and a little extra gold wax on the hardware finished off their elegant makeover." - Kristin's Krazy Garage, LLC

"This is a custom green I created using General Finishes Milk Paint. It is such a great green!! You know me! LOVE me some green!" - Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations    

"I have been wanting to paint something this color for a long time and I knew this was the perfect piece! This solid walnut dresser was painted in a custom blend of General Finishes Coastal Blue, Patina Green and Lamp Black to achieve this dark rich teal. The top was stained in Java and sealed with polyurethane for extra durability. Aged bronze pulls and a very colorful floral fabric liner complete this transformation." - Nap Time Creations

"This beautiful piece went home today, and I couldn’t be more excited with how it turned out. It was a family heirloom; I’m so grateful for the opportunity to give it a new look. I stripped the veneer from the top and stained it with General Finishes “Nutmeg” Gel Stain with a number of layers of High Performance Topcoat in semi gloss for a nice shine! The body was painted in a custom mix of General Finishes Milk Paint in “Driftwood” and “Lamp Black” for the perfect dark gray. The glass knobs...

Stained shims really added some much needed texture to this boring flat front dresser.  A mixture of General Finishes Queenstown and Lamp Black with High performance flat topcoat. Shims stained in Antique walnut.

COLOR RECIPE

  • 1 part Queenstown
  • 1 part Lamp Black

"I'm a sucker for the curves of French Provincial pieces. This lady was painted for a client using a custom mix of General Finishes Milk Paint in Driftwood and Linen using a 2:1 ratio. The body was glazed with GF Pitch Black Glaze Effects for a streaky finish. The top was darkened by adding some Lamp Black to the paint mix and then streaked with the glaze. The entire piece is sealed with High Performance Topcoat for a satin finish. Last but not least the pulls were freshened up in silver...

"This piece can have so many uses! A coffee bar, an entryway piece, under the TV, a buffet, you decide where it fits in your home! We painted this one in General Finishes Lamp Black on top and Linen on the base. It also features gorgeous transfers from Redesign with Prima in their Chatellerault design." - Odds and Ends

"In the words of Yogi Berra, “It’s deja vu all over again!” I was lucky enough to find another writing desk and gave it a similar finish to the first. If you missed out on that and are interested, this is available. Finished in the beautiful and rich Lamp Black by General Finishes. Top sanded and stained." - 100 Thousand Welcomes Painted Furniture and Decor

"Here's a super cute antique writing desk that's been refinished in a black wash using General Finishes Lamp Black and stained top. I think this would be a great piece for an entry way as a place to stash your keys and mail, and plenty of room beneath to store hats and gloves,(and by the way where did I put that other mitten?!) Of course, perfect as a desk or vanity." - 100 Thousand Welcomes Painted Furniture and Decor

"A new piece finished in General Finishes Lamp Black. That huge book it’s staged with is a 1904 Webster’s Monarch Dictionary. I found it on my last thrifting trip. It’s one of the coolest books I’ve ever scooped up!" - Backstory Home                
"Oh man! This was a new adventure! Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black, this piano is lightly distressed and sealed with Fusion Mineral Paint Hemp Oil. It was a first for us!" - Flipping Fabulous    
"Coffee Bar/ Small Buffet- this oak cabinet has been painted in General Finishes Lamp Black while the top was stained in maple for a beautiful contrast and the perfect farmhouse look. The entire piece was sealed with an oil based polyurethane for ultimate durability and a smooth satin sheen. Buffalo check paper lining and white porcelain knobs complete this transformation." - Nap Time Creations    
"We love a classic white farmhouse look but sometimes we feel the need to veer away from our signature look and shake things up a little. This was one of those times. General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and Java Gel were the perfect combination for this little table." - Fine Flipping        

"Painted in very subtle blended layers of General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and Midnight Blue Chalk Style Paint. The original hardware was updated to Satin Bronze. The best thing about this piece....the top is granite. Perfect for serving those hot dishes this time of year!"

"These beautiful solid wood nightstands were selected from our unfinished inventory and refinished in Lamp Black and Black Cherry Water Based Stain by General Finishes. They turned out gorgeous!!" - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration    
Stunning floral bed frame in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint by New Old Finds.    
"A fun before and after of this gorgeous nine drawer dresser! We used General Finishes Lamp Black to get that deep black color and added a little distressing to make the details come to life!" - Simply Southern Furniture    
"✨It’s official. I’m OBSESSED with gold leaf!! ✨ This unique sideboard has been updated in a custom mix of General Finishes Milk Paint in Emerald & Lamp Black, then glazed with Pitch Black. But the real showstopper is the Makers’ Studio gold leafing!! It takes a sweeping path across the piece then ends with a few sparkles on the foot. The gorgeous deep green is perfect for seasonal decorating & also super on trend for 2019! Wouldn’t it be perfect in your home this holiday?!?" -...
Beautiful hand crafted farmhouse table by Edge Grain Wood Studio.   "Your products are top notch! For the legs, Lamp Black for base coat, 1 coat of Driftwood, distressed, sanded, then 3 coats High Performance Topcoat. Top and seat, 2 coats Weathered Gray Water Based stain. Sealed, stained with Black Water Based Stain, lightly distressed, 4 coats HPTC."    
"This super cool coffee table sold before it made it to the floor but I just had to share! Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black with High Performance satin topcoat and [re]design with Prima Old World transfer." - Flipping Fabulous    
Stunning distressed set in a custom mix of GF Lamp Black and Queenstown Gray Milk Paint by 3rd&5th Furniture Co.    

"This gal was a GF project from start to finish. I used the Medium Brown Dye, the Nutmeg Gel Stain, Lamp Black Milk Paint and finished off with the Arm R Seal. I even purchased the hardware from D. Lawless Hardware with the gift card I received from GF in my prize package. Thank you all at General Finishes for the stellar products you make for us." - Designs by Dee

"This makeover was created using a custom mixture of General Finishes milk paints. I mixed Coastal Blue, Klein Blue, Patina Green, Emerald, Lamp Black and Snow White. I also used Metallic Teal to glaze the entire piece and accented all the distressed areas with Metallic Champagne. The top was stained with two coats of each Ebony and Special Walnut and then sealed with a custom toner and poly. I added new champagne scalloped hardware to complete this mermaid inspired look." - Lilly's Home...
"As lovely, mellow and as beautiful as the sounds of a cello, this stately antique will be an impressive addition to almost any room in your home. Finished with General Finishes Lamp Black over Tawny Pearl Effects. Sealed with HPTC Satin." - Jubilee Vintique    

Stunning dresser makeover with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain by Eight Hundred Furniture, LLC.

Awesome makeover with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and floral transfer by Art is Beauty      
"This sweet little sideboard was a custom order and was refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black milk paint. I love the way the paint just glides on, the more I use this paint the more I fall in love with it! This little guy was in rough shape to say the least when I first picked him up but now it’s ready for a new purpose and a fresh start."    

Lamp Black body, Pewter Dye Stained top

"This is my favorite color combo. I’ve stripped the drawers, left them natural, and sealed them with Howard’s beeswax. The body has been painted in General Finishes Lamp Black and sealed to protect." - Re-Luv'd Furniture    
Lovely Secretary in GF Lamp Black and Persian Blue Milk Paint by Belle Maison.    
Loving this fun bench by Painted Pieces!   Painted Pieces says, "I used a custom blend of General Finishes Klein Blue and Patina Green for the teal and mixing the custom teal with Lamp Black for the ombre."    
"I just couldn’t resist breaking out some fall decor to stage this chest. This Lane cedar chest has been painted in General Finishes Lamp Black and lightly distressed. The beautiful buffalo check fabric makes this the absolute perfect farmhouse piece of furniture you need!" - Nap Time Creations    
Stunning buffet in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint   
"This antique dresser is made of high quality, solid wood construction. Star Furniture Co. manufacturer, made in Jamestown, NY. This gorgeous piece was lovingly refinished in General Finishes chalk paint in Black Pepper, then sealed with black wax for extra durability. It features beautiful wood grain on the top drawer, gorgeous floral trim work, and the original French provincial pulls with a perfect patina to show their age. This piece screams sophistication and style, all with modern...
Stunning vanity in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint by Colleen of The Vanity Queen.    
"I love how this turned out! It is painted with General Finishes Lamp Black and lightly distressed. The drawers are Copper Pearl Effects and Pitch Black glaze." - Elderberry Place    
"This vintage Ethan Allen hall tree has a lot of family history to it so I hope it goes to a home that will love it like we did. It has a fresh coat of General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and a matte topcoat with all new hooks and hardware for a fresh look. My favorite part is the dual umbrella holders and drip trays that actually catch water to keep your floors dry." - The Furniture Fairies    
A true beauty in General Finishes Black Pepper Chalk Style Paint by Soul Patina.   **GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Use General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint.