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 Mid Century Mainline Hooker Floating Desk is a head turner! It's super functional, offers plenty of drawer space and storage and has a huge workspace... Professionally sprayed in GF Lamp Black Milk Paint with drawer faces and top workspace refinished in Antique Walnut Gel Stain." - Purposely Painted

"With the crazy weather we had this week here in Oregon we were left with lots of projects that needed final touches in our workshop. Today, we got to finish and deliver this beauty. Painted in Lamp Black and Dark Chocolate Milk Paint by General Finishes. The combination of these two colors is just absolutely perfect!" - Mel & Mar Creations

Check out this delightful end table by Vintage & Varnish. She painted the frame in GF Lamp Black Milk Paint, then sealed the entire piece with Arm-R-Seal oil-based topcoat.

Simple yet timeless dresser in GF Lamp Black Milk Paint and flat High Performance Topcoat by Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations.    

This lovely mid century modern dresser was lavished in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint by Whimsical Design - Bryan College Station!

 

We love this cute, farmhouse-style end table by Flippotential Custom Finishes!

Cypress Green Milk Paint (discontinued color) was used to transform this project. Cypress Green can be re-created by mixing 1 part Sunglow + 1 part Lamp Black Milk Paint.

"Coffee chair reveal!! Thrilled with how it turned out. I deconstructed an authentic coffee bean bag from El Salvador and used General Finishes in Lamp Black to create this look." - Goebig & Go Home  
"Here is a full look of this amazing dresser painted in Lamp Black by General Finishes. The gold detail and the drip effect on the sides of the dresser is created by using Liquid Leaf paint by Plaid Crafts. Updated knobs definitely gave this piece the finishing touch it needed too. What do you guys think of the new look?" - Mel & Mar Creations    

"A natural beauty. This oversized Broyhill dresser finished in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint offers five huge drawers and could work in everything from a master bedroom to a kid's room." - Goebig & Go Home

"We love seeing our pieces in their home. We painted this small buffet with General Finishes Lamp Black and left the top in it's original finish. Our customer had this beautiful piece turned into a vanity for her new home! Home run!" - Momma Chicken's Hen House    
Susan of Saw Nail and Paint refreshed this vintage desk in a custom color mix she calls "Antique Black".   "I mixed up a soft black using 2 parts General Finishes Lamp Black and 1 part Queenstown Gray. I added a bit of water to thin the paint, and it absorbed into the wood much like a stain. So good. I sealed it up with a couple of coats of General Finishes High Performance Topcoat in flat. The finish is so pretty, and feels meant to be on this piece."    

Black and White are classic, neutral colors that turn any home accessory into a timeless work of art. Create a bold statement with your next project by using General Finishes Milk Paint to mix an eye-catching shade of Black or White.

Colors featured in this palette are as follows (from left to right):

• Stock Color Milk Paint: Snow White

• Custom Mix: 1 Part Seagull Gray Milk Paint and 4 Parts Snow White Milk Paint

• Custom Mix: 1 Part Snow White Milk Paint...

GF Design Challenge Winner   2017›Upcycling›Bling it on U.S.A.(Merit Judging)›2nd Place   This side table by Refurbished Gentleman, LLC is a real stunner!   GF Lamp Black Milk Paint, Copper Pearl Effects and Pitch Black Glaze Effects are an unstoppable combo!                      
The Painted Chifforobe transformed this chair with GF Lamp Black & Holiday Red Milk Paint and Winter White Glaze Effects. Definitely a conversation piece!    
This faux barn wood spool makeover by Denise of Salvaged Inspirations is fantastic! She used GF Bone White & Cardamon Chalk Style Paint, Lamp Black Milk Paint and Flat Out Flat Topcoat to achieve this rustic look.    

"I just finished this vintage rocking chair and it's definitely a conversation piece! It's painted with General Finishes Snow White and Lamp Black Milk Paint. The seat is reupholstered in a fun cow print!" - Painted Coop Design

Check out this stunning dresser refinished by Whimsical Design - Bryan College! Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint.

Also, congratulations to Whimsical Design for reaching her one-year anniversary of her Facebook page! We are glad to have you and love to see and share your outstanding creativity.

 

"This two-tier coffee table has been given my Aged/Hammered Copper finish throughout the top and covering the bottom shelf. The legs are black tying in the glaze accenting throughout. The top and bottom areas have both been given layers of Polycrylic for added protection." - Refurbished Gentleman, LLC

Refurbished Gentleman used General Finishes products, included Lamp Black Milk Paint, Copper Pearl Effects, Pitch Black Glaze Effects and High Performance Topcoat Flat.

Complete kitchen cabinet and countertop transformation by Boutique Unique!   The cabinets were painted in General Finishes Driftwood Gray and the countertops were given the looks of Carrara marble using General Finishes paints and pearl effects!!   Boutique Unique says, "To achieve this marble look we practiced and practiced and watched several tutorials in addition to attending some faux finish training. Here's what we did: first we sanded the existing countertops to get some...
This coffee table was refreshed by Flipping Fabulous with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint.    

"When your wild color loving sister comes over and you drink a few glasses of wine....you make this crazy awesome color....and you have no idea the ratio of paints you used but it turns out to be the prettiest teal ever!" - Katie & Co. Furniture Restorations

This custom color was a mixture of GF Klein Blue, Lamp Black, Emerald and Snow White Milk Paint. Java Gel Stain was used to stain the top.

What a stunning and classy dresser this is by Whimsical Design - Bryan College Station! Painted with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint.

See more completed pieces in black paint by going to the Design Center at http://bit.ly/2aMDFVt.

Check out this gorgeous highly worn finish by Farm Fresh Homestead. This was completed with GF Lamp Black Milk Paint.

"I spruced up this Empire Dresser with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and Flat Top Coat."    
"Kate transformed this old side table by painting the base with General Finishes Lamp Black (Milk Paint), then adding white wax. The top was done with General Finishes Bone White, Rembrandt Red (Chalk Style Paints) and Coastal Blue (Milk Paint), then distressed and glazed with GF Van Dyke Brown and Pitch Black Glaze Effects." - Simply Beautiful Spaces   Stop by Simply Beautiful Spaces at 45 Walpole St, Ste 101 Stafford, VA to purchase your favorite GF products!    

We are stunned by the fantastic kitchen makeover! What a phenomenal before and after!

"After researching the project for almost a year, I finally decided to paint our kitchen cabinets with General Finishes Milk Paint in Lamp Black. General Finishes Milk Paint is made for wood...

"These amazingly beautiful Victorian nightstands were painted in Antique White and Queenstown Gray with a touch of Lamp Black all by General Finishes Milk Paints!" - Mel & Mar Creations      
"This buffet was painted in lamp black milk paint. The top was stained with brown mahogany water stain and the side detail with brown mahogany gel stain. The entire piece was then topcoated with High Performance Satin. General Finishes products never let me down!" - Sheila Pelle of Frugal Decor

"Used three different General Finishes Milk Paint colors for this layered/distressed top. I used Halcyon Blue, Driftwood & Lamp Black, painting it on and also dry brushing multiple layers. The Tiger Oak had such amazing texture so I wet distressed it down all over which brought the grain back out. For the body I mixed General Finishes Glaze Effects, Pitch Black & Winter White to get just the right grey to get in all those amazing grooves throughout this piece. And the grey was a...

Classic understated GF Lamp Black Milk Painted dresser by Lil' Rustique Elegance.    

General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint is not only one of our most popular Milk Paints, it is a classic color that will turn any home accessory into a timeless staple. Use it as pure black or mix with various amounts of General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint to achieve beautiful tones of gray.  Custom color recipes top to bottom: 

Original Snow White

10 parts Snow White + 1 part Lamp Black

4 parts Snow White + 1 part Lamp Black

1 part Snow White + 1 parts Lamp...

This modern-style Broyhill long dresser has a nice pop thanks to Not2shabby Furniture. Painted with Snow White and Lamp Black Milk Paint.

"This beautiful ornate armoire is restyled and ready for my client. Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and sealed in High Performance Topcoat Satin. I kept the gorgeous wood color of the ornate doors, cubbies, and hidden drawers. Lightly distressed around all edges, the two-tone color brings out all the gorgeous features of this piece!" - Kristi Lynn Collection

   

What lovely end tables these are by Airdrie Furniture Revival! Distressed with Lamp Black Milk Paint and stained with Antique Walnut Gel Stain.

Here is another lovely set of nightstands! Painted in Lamp Black Milk Paint and sealed with Flat Out Flat Topcoat by Airdrie Furniture Revival.

"Meet Luna! Here's one I'll be sorry I didn't keep. I love love love GF Lamp Black. It's the deepest, smoothest, richest, yummiest, most elegant black I've ever found. It has a way of making every piece it graces appear full of elegance, and THAT'S why I need one in my house!!" - Whimsical Design - Bryan College Station

"This one is on hold but I thought I would share photos of her anyway. She's another beauty! When you paint (perfect) lines on furniture, it really doubles the time of your work, but the time it takes can be well worth it. She looks black but this one is a custom colour of General Finishes Coastal Blue and Lamp Black which turned out to be a dark navy colour. I really love it. Reminds me of ink and navy always looks dazzling next to brass. As a topcoat I used GF's Oil Based Gel Urethane Topcoat...

Not2Shabby Furniture stylized this tall Broyhill Mid-Century Dresser with Lamp Black and Snow White Milk Paint.

Check out this dashing piece by Ferpie & Fray! Painted with Lamp Black Milk Paint with slight distressing.

"Stunning buffet with amazing details! Featuring gorgeous wood grain on the top and drawers, painted Lamp Black, with new hardware. This beauty is so versatile...use in an entryway, or as a bedroom dresser, tv/media console, or anywhere you need a statement piece!" - Reclaim + Relove    
Fantastic kitchen cabinet transformation by Tammy of At Home With The Ellingtons. GF Lamp Black Milk Paint took this kitchen to the next level!    

We're feeling festive with this lovely desk refinish by Sarah Brackenridge of Redeemed Decor! The body of the hepplewhite desk was painted in Lamp Black while the sides of the drawers and top are stained in Brown Mahogany Gel Stain.

"Oh Henredon - how much do I love thee! From the 18th Century Portfolio Collection, this pair of three drawer nightstands is exceptionally elegant in Lamp Black Milk Paint, and how swoon-worthy are those pulls, y'all!" - Southern Revival by Christin

Denise of Salvaged Inspirations gave this 1980's buffet a Pottery Barn black finish with GF's Lamp Black Milk Paint.   Check out http://salvagedinspirations.com/diy-pottery-barn-knock-off/ for all the details on how she got this "Pottery Barn Knock-Off" look!    
Beautiful GF Lamp Black Milk Paint buffet by Whimsical Design - Bryan College Station!    

"This desk was an ugly duckling with the original finish peeling. I stripped and sanded the top to a beautiful wood grain. I stained it. Then painted the body in Lamp Black Milk Paint. All was sealed with several coats of HPTC and hardware done in a copper tone. " - Heather Mullins

Heather entered this piece into the DIY Upcycled Furniture category of the 2016 GF Design Challenge Contest

"Antique desk Refinished in black, with light distressing and a dark stained top! Original pulls with gorgeous aged patina! This desk was inspired by similar pieces that I've seen in high end furniture stores. I wanted to show that your home can be stylish and on trend for a fraction of the price by upcycl ing great pieces of furniture!" - Kristin Forbes

The following products were used for this project: Lamp Black Milk Paint; Java Gel Stain; Gel Topcoat in Satin; High Performance...

"This table was once light oak and outdated! The table and two captain chairs have been refinished in all GF products and transformed into a very chic and rustic Dining set!" - Kristin Forbes

The following products were used to complete this piece:

Lamp Black Milk Paint; Java Gel Stain; High Performance Topcoat in Flat; Gel Topcoat in Satin

Kristin entered this set into the DIY Upcycled Furniture category of the 2016 GF Design Challenge Contest

Cleanse any room in your home by using General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint on your next project. Snow White is a pure, bright white created to bring harmony to living spaces.

Color Mixes top to bottom:

Original Snow White
10 parts Snow White + 1 part Lamp Black
4 parts Snow White + 1 part Lamp Black
1 part Snow White + 1 part Lamp Black
1 part Snow White + 4 parts Lamp Black
1 part Snow White + 10 parts Lamp Black

Grays come in a variety of shades and General Finishes has worked to produce only the best. For the perfect neutral that can’t fail any project, use GF Seagull Gray Milk Paint. The cozy undertones of this color will match perfectly with any home accessory.

Color Mix Recipes Top to Bottom:

1 part Seagull Gray + 10 parts Snow White

1 part Seagull Gray + 4 parts Snow White

1 part Seagull Gray + 1 part Snow White

original Seagull Gray

10 parts...