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.

Learn more about General Finishes Milk Paint here.

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This Amish made pine cabinet is painted with General Finishes Klein Blue & Snow White Milk Paint transforming it into an out of this world re-creation of the TARIS. Topped off with a custom made General Finishes Lamp Black & Snow White Painted "Police Public Call Box" wood sign to give it the perfect finishing touch!

  2nd Place Winner - Pre-Made Furniture- 2017 GF Design Challenge http://contest....

This 26 1/2 foot long project was installed in the breakroom of a global spirits manufacturer.  75 year old retired barrels were broken down and the pieces were pressure washed to prepare them for finishing.  Two coats of GF Clear Poly in Satin covered the backs of the barrel staves and three coats on the front brought 75 years’ worth of life and history back out of the tired old pieces.  The full pieces were basket weaved and the small segments of staves were cobblestone pieced like a...

I thought the drawers for this dresser were a perfect candidate for something bold, like a colorblock. Unfortunately the dresser needed a lot of work before I could carry on with my vision. I rebuilt the top and sealed the body with General Finishes Stainblocker before painting it with Antique White Milk Paint. I used Lamp Black Milk Paint on the bottom drawers and refinished he rest of the drawers with Antique Walnut Gel Stain. I loved how it turned out and I can't wait to recreate this...

This chest has been in my family for three generations and was built to stand the test of time.  I refinished the exterior in lamp black milk paint and a deep blue with a black glaze that has brought new life and a refreshed style.  I have left some of the decorative molded pieces in natural wood, adding a nice contrast to the black paint. The cedar interior remains unfinished and has that unmistakable fresh cedar fragrance.

 

Winner- Runner Up in Creative Category of GF 2017...

Lovely desk in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint by The Furniture Fairies.    
"Sharing a desk we refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black and sealed with High Performance Top Coat in Satin." - Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats    

"The veneer on the top was halfway peeling off, so I removed all of it, sanded the top, and re-stained it... The base was painted with General Finishes Milk Paint in Lamp Black, and then moderately distressed. The whole piece was sealed with GF's High Performance Topcoat in Flat." - Garage 9

"My client's table set has been given a new life! While the set she inherited has great bones, the pale green factory finish wasn't doing much in her beautiful kitchen. General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint was just what was needed. Finished with Arm-R-Seal in Satin." - GarageMama Vintage

Totally awesome beer caddy finished with GF Enduro-Var and Lamp Black Milk Paint by Vetere Custom Woodworks.        

"Big momma is done! General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint with antiqued copper pulls." - Boxwood & Brass

"1920's Berkey and Gay Chippendale vanity is in pristine condition. To think this piece is nearly 100 years old!... This vanity is solid mahogany with dovetail drawers. Painted in Lamp Black Milk Paint and glazed to let a hint of mahogany peek through :) Original hardware has been hand polished." - The Olive Branch

This solid mahogany tall boy was refinished in GF Lamp Black Milk Paint with distressing by The Olive Branch.

"I finished this adorable mini antique buffet. Refinished in Lamp Black by General Finishes , distressed and then applied protective satin clear coat. Legs finished off with Amber Shellac." - Good Bones Furniture Restoration      

We're blown away by this fantastic kitchen transformation by Farm Fresh Vintage Finds. Finished with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint.

"Sneak peek! We've got some new furniture pieces in our boutique! If you love purple, this side table is a must-see ❤️  !! Hand-painted with General Finishes Royal Purple and Lamp Black Milk Paint." - The Artistic Home Studio and Boutique

"I can't stop staring at this beautiful bowed drawer buffet! Constructed from oak, this statement piece is painted in General Finishes Lamp Black, sealed with High Performance Satin. The top remains it's natural oak stain, with extra protection. - Flipping Fabulous    
"Had to tie this big guy to the top of my car to get it home! But we made it and now he is all made over and ready for a new home! It was a fun piece to complete! It is painted a mix of General Finishes Seagull Gray and Lamp Black with an Antique Walnut stained top with Pitch Black Glaze over the entire piece and then finished off with GF Flat Topcoat!" - Sparrow Furniture Restoration    
"Here she is!!!! What do you think? Does your house need a pop of color? This piece was so much fun to paint and really taught me to let go and follow my heart. I love love love it. Refinished in General Finishes Patina Green (plus multiple variations of Patina Green and Lamp Black) topped off with their Pitch Black Glaze and High Performance Topcoat. The gorgeous original top was given new life with Antique Walnut Gel Stain." - The Copper Elm    
Check out this outstanding transformation with GF Lamp Black Milk Paint and Java Gel Stain by Suzanne Bagheri - The Painted Drawer Collection.  
Classically styled desk in GF Lamp Black Milk Paint by Kenzie Lynn Designs.   k
Hair-raisingly beautiful dresser in GF Lamp Black Milk Paint by HiddenBeauty.    
Can't get enough of this piece in GF Lamp Black Milk Paint by Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations.    

Flipping Unbelievable gave this dresser a fresh look with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint with a gray stained top.

"Oh, how I love these big empires... I was going for a super dark green and it turned out exactly how I wanted. Custom mix of Lamp Black, Queenstown Gray, and Emerald General Finishes Milk Paint." - Finn+Bo

"This solid black beauty was refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint with some pretty new knobs!" - HiddenBeauty

Be sure to swing by to see more of HiddenBeauty's work by going to their booth at Ye Old Goat located at 1919 East Calumet, Appleton, WI 54915.

"Look how great this kitchen is turning out. Painted General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint, island painted Lamp Black Original cabinets were pickled oak." - 1Shabby Chic kitchen and bath painting    

"This 'Up-Cycled Beauty' transformed from a coffee table to this stunning bench! This piece has been pained with my favorite General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and distressed lightly. The seat is upholstered in black and white 'Buffalo Check." - Little Stone House

"What a transformation! Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint, glazed with Red Sienna Glaze Effects and sealed with High Performance Topcoat. Old World Map decoupaged to the top and sealed with 4 coats of General Finishes Exterior 450 Topcoat and buffed." - Vintage Sisters

Lamp Black Beauty

Catie Rae Creations gave this Circa 1973-74 solid oak dresser a fresh look with GF Lamp Black Milk Paint, Gel Stain, glaze and High Performance Topcoat.

To create this driftwood look, Farm Fresh Vintage Finds, GF's October 2017 Retailer of the Month, layered GF Snow White, Lamp Black and Seagull Gray Milk Paints.   Visit Farm Fresh Vintage Finds at 1861 Fairview Blvd Fairview, Tennessee, TN or online at www.farmfreshvintagefinds.com to purchase your favorite GF products.    
"Here it is!! This large, 12 drawer, solid wood dresser, received a sleek black makeover using Lamp Black Milk Paint and flat High Performance Topcoat by General Finishes. We removed the bottom skirt and added new bun feet as well as new hardware to bring this piece up to date. All edges were distressed to give it a rustic feel. It's totally giving me a Restoration Hardware or Pottery Barn vibe and I'm loving it! " - Twig & Thyme Design    
"Duncan Phyfe Style Dresser by Dixie painted in General Finishes Patina Green Milk Paint and shadowed with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint. The top has been stained with General Finishes Java Gel and Antique Walnut Gel Stain. Sealed with GF Gel Top Coat." - The Shabby Shack    
"Farmhouse style dresser painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and sealed with General Finishes Arm-R-Seal Top Coat. This piece is solid wood throughout. The drawers are deep so this could be used as a server/buffet in your dining room." - The Shabby Shack    

Lovely antique secretary painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint by Market House Restorations

Morning Dew Creations completed this French Provincial desk with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint with some distressing then sealed the piece with a satin poly.

This antique dining table set by ReFind Design by Coco Clare is an absolute showstopper! The base was painted with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint while the top was refinished with a custom blend of GF water based Dye Stains.

Loving this table set by Jackie Prosser! This commissioned piece was refinished with Nutmeg Gel Stain, Lamp Black Milk Paint, and sealed with Arm-R-Seal in Satin.

The Charming Home completed this piece with GF Snow White and Lamp Black Milk Paint.

"The color is a custom mix of General Finishes Seagull Gray, Coastal Blue, Queenstown Gray, Lamp Black Milk Paints with a splash of Halcyon Blue Milk Paint. Finished off with Autentico Paint copper wax." - Room Thirteen

"I painted this piece with General Finishes Lamp Black and also their Copper Pearl paint. Absolutely love working with these products!" - Treasures Rediscovered    

Colorful Home Designs completed this lovely with GF Lamp Black Milk Paint. So classy!

"My client and I were both jumping up and down in her kitchen with excitement because this gorgeous table turned out perfectly!... The base was wet-blended with General Finishes Milk Paint (Lamp Black & Driftwood) and artfully glazed with Van Dyke Brown Glaze Effects. The entire piece was sealed with HPTC Flat and the last two coats were GF Flat Out Flat for the ultimate matte look.

"For the top I used 4 different stains...Varathane sunbleached, Minwax weathered oak, Driftwood...

What an astonishing transformation by Suzanne Bagheri of The Painted Drawer! She restored this piece using General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain, Lamp Black Milk Paint, Gel Urethane Topcoat and High Performance Topcoat in Satin.

Read more about this dresser by going to Suzanne's blog post at http://bit.ly/2vtjMrC.

"It's all about the details... We used General Finishes Candlelite Gel Stain to make the grain of the wood the star and it is absolutely gorgeous. Lamp Black Milk Paint on the base is the perfect backdrop. Everything is protected with High Performance Flat Poly." - Rundown Rustics

Gorgeous hutch restyle in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint.   "The transformation on this one was big, and I love that she chose black for it! Definitely a statement piece! It used to be more Asian inspired, and I think it definitely has more of a modern farmhouse vibe now. I absolutely love that she had the brochure in the drawer so I could show you guys the before. How's that for a makeover?! " - Finn+Bo    
Simple yet sophisticated side table in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint by Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations.    

My client has a huge Harry Potter crush and wanted a dresser for her son's room that would provide storage for a growing boy but also a splash of colour. I suggested using the House colours as inspiration and here is the final result. She was thrilled and no spells were put on me! Phew!

"Absolutely LOVE this look!!! We sanded the drawers to the original wood and frame has been painted in General Finishes Lamp Black. Would look gorgeous as an entryway piece or in a bedroom, office, etc - industrial/farmhouse vibe. " - Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats    
"This beauty was refinished using General Finishes Lamp Black and Medium Brown Dye Stain. Love how the dye stain highlights the natural beauty of the burl wood! Very elegant and sophisticated look!" - Painted Paradise - Antiques, Vintage, and Repurposed Furniture