This fabulous antique bedroom set makeover was created by Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats using General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat in flat.
"We were very happy with how it turned out - so classy!"
Shades of Shabby created this darling table with General Finishes Coral Crush, Antique White and Lamp Black Milk Paints. Check out http://stylishshabby.blogspot.com/ to see more projects from Shades of Shabby.
Divine vintage dresser in Lamp Black Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain on top restyled by Susan at Saw Nail and Paint! Susan says, "The grain of this oak top has some naturally occurring black tones that look so pretty with the black paint... Love, love, love that color. The vintage dressers I find never have their original keys with them. I found some fun vintage inspired key pulls (from Liberty Hardware) for this piece to make up for that." Read more here:...
Shannon from Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats refinished this kitchen table makeover using General Finishes products! Shannon says, "We painted the base of the table in Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and then layered with Antique White Milk Paint. The table top and seats were stained with Java Gel Stain and sealed with High Performance Top Coat in flat. We love the Lamp Black Milk Paint on the chairs with a bit of distressing to give a rustic look. We were thrilled with the way everything turned...
Love that Pottery Barn look, but not the price? Cynthia at Clockwork Interiors shows you how with this fabulously thrifty transformation! She used Lamp Black Milk Paint and AS Wax on this wardrobe. Cynthia says, "Here is how you can “Get the Look for Less” … and in this case, quite a lot less! If you want a quality finish, pay a little extra for quality products. General Finishes is a perfect paint for beginners–it’s super easy to use, levels out beautifully, has great coverage, and you can...
This steamer trunk was refinished with a classic black and white look by Airdrie Furniture Revival. It was painted with General Finishes Antique White and Lamp Black Milk Paints. Love it!
My plan all along was to make this table top look like an old business sign. It turned out better than I could have ever expected. It's painted in General Finishes Antique White, Millstone (Under Antique White), and the sign is done with Lamp Black. All sealed with GF High Performance Top Coat. - The Upcycled Cupboard
Elegant end table restyled by Shannon at Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats in Lamp Black Milk Paint and High Performance Top Coat in Flat! You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, RockIer Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
"I don't do a lot of black but I just love this smooth, solid black on this piece, it is all it needed to make a statement." -Modern Vintage
Modern Vintage refinished this classic dresser in GF's Lamp Black Milk Paint!
Stunning Queen Anne highboy transformation by Trillium Park Designs! "A custom mix of Lamp Black, Corinth Blue, and Patina Green helped bring this scratched-up Queen Anne highboy back to it's regal glory! Drawer fronts were refinished in everyone's favorite, Java Gel. It's always nice to get the same quality results with your products, time after time. Thanks GF!"
Love this beauty by Helen Nichole Designs! It was painted with a custom mix of GF Basil, Lamp Black, Halcyon Blue, Corinth Blue and Emerald Green. The color was a nice deep sea green color but it needed something.It needed dry brushing!! Great choice! The end result is amazing! Get the recipe for this custom milk paint color at http://www.helennicholedesigns....
Check out this amazing painted floor by Meghan at Hoity-Toity Peacock for their new space! "Meghan is working on the floor in our new classroom! ...This is where Hoity-Toity Peacock will be re-locating at the new 290 Chic Rustique! Meghan used Klein Blue and Patina Green as a base under the Copper/Rust Patina (from Modern Masters) floor. Also Lamp Black for the stencil and line around the outer edge."
Hello, beautiful! We can't get over this elegant Eastlake chest transformation by Stephanie at Rehab to Fab! Steph says, "This Eastlake chest is stunning, stately and just over all awesome! I didn't want to just slap a coat of paint on an Eastlake, who does that? LOL This piece dates late 1800's-early 1900's & has beautiful knapp joints... General Finishes Antique Walnut & Java Gel Stains were mixed together to create the perfect tone I was looking for. The frame was painted with...
We LOVE this silky smooth Lamp Black Milk Paint finish created by Allison at Re Designed Just For You!
This lovely hutch was restyled with Lamp Black Milk Paint by Beth of Mary Beth's Place! Beth says, "It took a week of prep before I was able to get to the good stuff... Lamp Black... but it was worth the labor of love to complete this amazing transformation! Once again, GF Lamp Black is my "go to" black paint!" smile emoticon
We can't get enough of this gorgeous "grain-sack" table set by Stephanie at Rehab to Fab! Steph shared her process; "This sophisticated grain sack table set was married together with General Finishes products. The antique table was sanded down, wood conditioner was used and a mix of Antique Walnut & Java Gel Stain was used. Top was sealed with 7 coats of satin Arm-R-Seal for heavy duty durability. The base is 1/4 sawn oak but need some repair. So General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint came...
Holy smokes Batman! This chair is awesome! Davis Creative Painting, LLC in Jefferson, MO hand painted this chair using General Finishes Lamp Black and Corinth Blue Milk Paints. Check out David Creative Painting at
www.daviscreativepainting.com to see more!
Reeves of The Weathered Door shared this stunning antique secretary restyle in a custom mix of blue Milk Paints! Love it! Says Reeves, "It's a mix of Coastal Blue, Persian Blue and some Lamp Black. It's mostly Coastal Blue that I lightened up and greyed out." Bring out those vintage details with some hand-distressing! Learn more in our video tutorial:
http://youtu.be/DQilIHtFxpY
Update and Rejuvenate by Kelley created a unique look for this media cabinet by layering General Finishes Patina Green and Lamp Black Milk Paint. Looks fabulous!
A Better Way Antiques & Home Decor (
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Sweet piece!
Rehab to Fab used GF Lamp Black Milk Paint to refresh this chair and used it to create the stripes on their homemade Grain Sack cushions. How great is that? Get all the details of how to paint your own Grain Sack stripes from Rehab to Fab here: http://on.fb.me/1KuQqdd
Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats brought this farmhouse buffet back to life. A complete overhaul has made this farmhouse buffet beautiful and functional again. It was painted Lamp Black and stained with Java Gel Stain. We've lined the drawers and given it new knobs and it's ready for showtime
Check out this divine vintage cherrywood french provincial buffet restyled by Shabby accent living using Lamp Black Milk Paint with a Nutmeg Gel Stained top and light distressing for that perfect farmhouse look! Did you know that you can layer Gel Stains to create your own custom colors? Learn how in this quick video tutorial!
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Check out this serpentine dresser from Saw Nail and Paint of Seattle, WA. This vintage dresser was refinished with a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue + Snow White + Lamp Black Milk Paints, then sealed with HP top coat in satin. I just love the beautiful blue color that I created with this mix!
We can't get enough of this elegant Lamp Black and Snow White buffet makeover by Katie Cloud! Black & white are always a classy combo! Learn how to prep existing finishes like a pro before painting or staining in this video!
http://bit.ly/1FJNSXG
Refurbished by Sweet Threepeats of St. Charles, MO has refinished another beautiful piece! "We created a fun little study area for our client and it's adorable!!! General Finishes Lamp Black was used to achieve this look. The paint went on nice and smooth and created a beautiful finish. We are loving this!"
Mary Schiff says, "It's been a while since I posted anything. Because of the cold weather and my unheated shop, I haven't been able to spray anything. I don't mind painting by hand, but topcoats are just not as smooth on large pieces. So, saying that, here is a bookcase I have been working on. The paint still needs a sealer but it will have to wait a bit longer. I love your products, GF! General Finishes Lamp Black milk paint was used on the box with Valspar 'Courtyard' for the green shade....
This French beauty was done in General Finishes Lamp Black and distressed with Millstone (Milk Paints)! ~We can't get enough of the beautiful work by Legacy Home Staging! Need some tips on how to hand apply General Finishes Milk Paint? Check out this video!
http://bit.ly/1xCLHkp
What a beauty! This breathtaking bench was restyled with Lamp Black Milk Paint and Georgian Cherry Gel Stain by Linda Whitlock! You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, RockIer Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
Lily Field Furniture restyled this charming china cabinet with Lamp Black Milk Paint! What a stunning statement piece! You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, RockIer Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
Laurie Davis used General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and Matte Top Coat on this end table. She even upcycled and stained yardsticks for the top! So cool!
Awesome idea courtesy of Tattered_Gypsy, "Turn old boring TV trays into fun personalized custom works of art! These trays were a special gift for my father this year. I used images of his 1957 Chevy Bel Air that he purchased new on December 6, 1956! I gave them a new life by adhering 16x20 photographs to the tops with an acrylic gel medium then sealing them with General Finishes HP topcoat in gloss. The bases and legs were painted with General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint and the tray...
Merry Christmas to me~ was hard to part with this one after a much needed upcycle. Done in Lamp Black, distressed and sealed in your flat topcoat. your awesome products! ~Gorgeous cabinet makeover by Shabby and Sew Much Mor! Wondering which top coat to choose for interior applications? Find out in this video!
http://youtu.be/torOAQy91q4
We think that special someone will be very happy with this custom dresser come Christmas morning, refinished in Lamp Black Milk Paint by Shabby Pickins! Learn how to hand distress General Finishes Milk Paint like a pro in this video:
http://youtu.be/DQilIHtFxpY
Jenny from Clarksville's A Place To Remember says, "I have to say General Finishes products did a great job on this vanity... Lamp black milk paint and Candlelite gel stain were the stars here, I'm very happy with the outcome, the paint went on like butter and the gel stain brought up the beautiful lines of the wood for the top."
We couldn't resist sharing this "black, white, and glimmering eclectic holiday mantle" by Cassie of Primitive & Proper! What a cozy scene! At the beginning of the year, Cassie shared her mantle makeover using Lamp Black Milk Paint, and we're loving how she spruced it up for the holidays! See how she decorated on the Primitive & Proper blog:
http://bit.ly/1Gzbmxt And check out the original mantle makeover here:...
Lamp Black painted on porcelain top (it still amazes me the surfaces that it sticks to!) and just one coat of Java to give it a fresh look. - Metamorphosis- Transforming the look of Furniture
Hello I Live Here says, "General Finishes you bring my client piece to life!" GF's Lamp Black Milk Paint was applied, distressed, glazed and sealed with top coat!
Isn’t this kitchen gorgeous? Amy Orrick Clements completely refinished her cabinets using General Finishes Lamp Black and Linen Milk Paints!
You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
Crystal Brownlee and her husband Lukas completely transformed their stunning master bathroom with the help of General Finishes products! Great team work!
To start, the couple found an antique dresser to transform into their sink. They also purchased a new light, mirror, sink, faucet and metal décor for the bottom of the dresser. Lukas then customized all of the dresser drawers so that they could work with the plumbing! Wow!
GF’s Lamp Black Milk Paint was applied to the bottom of the dresser...
Meredith Jones Leider used Antique White and Lamp Black Milk Paints on this darling dining set and matching ladder chairs, all sealed with High Performance Top Coat! Stumped on which top coat to use on a piece? This quick video reveals how to choose a top coat for interior applications:
http://youtu.be/torOAQy91q4
Mary Beth's Place says, "I used General Finishes in Lamp Black on the body only and left the very old drawers as is. And then I sealed the entire piece in GF Satin Topcoat. The Beast that Turned Into a Beauty."
Visit the Mary Beth's Place blog, here:
www.marybethsplaceca.blogspot
Beth of Mary Beth's Place gave this sweet little side table a makeover using Lamp Black Milk Paint! Lamp Black is a great, neutral color to match any home decor. Learn how to prep a piece before using Milk Paints here!
http://bit.ly/1llHz49
Vintage Rejuvenations of Orange County, CA refinished this dresser with GF Lamp Black Milk Paint, added awesome gold card file pulls and slightly distressed.
I decided on a classic black for this little dresser and used 4 coats of General Finishes Lamp Black" milk paint (it's the best black, I love it every time I use it). Once it had cured I sealed it with 3 coats of GF's high performance gloss poly which made this piece look extra classy!" - The Weathered Door
We updated this vintage hall tree with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint, distressed it lightly to highlight the details, and shined it up with High Performance Top Coat in Satin. So thrilled with how this piece turned out! - Divine vintage upcycle by The Green Bureau (
http://on.fb.me/1ru1blw) How to choose a top coat for interior applications:
http://youtu.be/torOAQy91q4
This chic midcentury modern end table was restyled with Lamp Black Milk Paint and glam gold-dipped legs, shared by Vintage Rejuvenations! You can find your favorite GF products at Woodcraft, Rockler Woodworking stores or Wood Essence in Canada. You can also use your zip code to find a retailer near you at
http://bit.ly/1pEtZMu.
We're crushing on this lovely Lamp Black upcycle by Christina at Phoenix Restoration! (
http://on.fb.me/13NVECm) She sealed this piece with High Performance Top Coat in Gloss for a durable shine. This video shows how to apply our High Performance Top Coat by hand -
http://bit.ly/1v4ne8b.
Mamye of The Distressed Fleur de Lis (http://on.fb.me/1ssUKV8) refinished this darling distressed nightstand with Lamp Black and dry brushed with Driftwood Milk Paint. The whole piece was sealed with High Performance Top Coat in Flat. To get a similar antique look, here are some distressing and aging techniques! http://bit.ly/1s3f5uQ
The Distressed Fleur De Lis is always looking for new ways to get the best look with GF products. " As a creative type, I'm always trying out different techniques and finishes. Dry Brushing is a technique for creating a distressed look with multiple layers of paint, glaze and stain. I'm playing around with shades of gray and black paint. What's your take on dry brushing? Do you like the dry brushed look or are you not really a fan of it? "
