"So here she is, my first available piece of 2020! This vintage Bassett dresser absolutely exceeded my initial vision and is ready to be the stand out piece in any room.
She's been given a striking makeover by combining General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint with this stunning flower transfer. The body was then lightly distressed and sealed with a flat top coat. The top was completely sanded down and covered with a deep Java Gel stain that was also sealed with multiple coats of sealer."
This French provincial Bassett dresser has been done in a custom mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue with a touch of black For the perfect deep navy. The top has been sanded and stained in Java Gel.
**Recipe: 1 pint of Coastal Blue and about 3 tablespoons of Lamp Black
"No surprise that we went with General Finishes Lamp Black because it's been so popular lately. This desk could double as a vanity and would look amazing paired with a vintage chair."
"Gorgeous French writing desk painted in General Finishes Lamp Black. The leather top was in great shape so I left it original."
"All about that black and gold!! We finished up this pair of custom nightstands last night and I couldn’t wait a second longer to share them! These are painted in General Finishes Lamp Black and Miss Lillian's NO WAX Chock Paint gold luster."
Gorgeous festive buffet dressed up in GF Lamp Black Milk Paint.
"This sweet little dresser has been refurbished in General Finishes Lamp Black with an Antique Walnut Gel Stain top. Classic and timeless."
We were able to customize this beautiful Antique Hepplewhite Buffet. Refinished using General Finishes Light Brown Dye Stain and Lamp Black Milk paint to create a blackish antique finish."
Stylish dresser in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint and Antique Walnut Gel Stain
"Antique three drawer dresser from Sligh Furniture Co of Grand Rapids, MI. This solid wood dresser has beautiful details that are highlighted with this on trend worn black finish. Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black and sealed with High Performance Topcoat with a flat sheen for a beautiful smooth and modern finish."
"This rich navy is a custom color created using Lamp Black and Coastal Blue, then finished in Flat out Flat all by General Finishes. The stained top complements the deep blue and white detailed brass hardware newly added to the piece."
"Tah-dah! Painted in a custom mix of General Finishes Emerald and Lamp Black Milk Paint."
"Beautiful mid century dresser made by FS Harmon Mfg Co. The body has been painted in General Finishes Lamp Black. The top two drawers were sanded down, stained, and sealed."
This Victorian Style Oak Buffet has been completely refinished using Lamp Black and Dark Chocolate with a custom antique flat finish. The Java top and accents give it the perfect finishing touch.
"Beautiful Drexel vintage French provincial dresser. The top was sanded and stained a beautiful walnut and satin top coated for protection. The body was painted a rich black (Lamp Black) from General Finishes lightly distressed, and glazed for enhancement!"
We painted this piece in General Finishes Lamp Black with a light distressing and sealed in satin top coat!!!" -
Classic and timeless in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint by Fine Flipping.
"This has been painted in General Finishes Lamp Black and sealed to protect. The pattern on the drawer fronts give it a nice pop and the wood grain is beautiful."
Stunning in custom mix of GF Blue Moon and Lamp Black Milk Paint
"The piece has been painted in a custom mix of Emerald and Lamp Black Milk Paint by General Finishes and sealed to protect. The left 3 drawers were sanded down and sealed raw...the wood grain is beautiful."
"We love the style of this vintage style dresser!!! This piece features a solid wood construction, dovetail drawers, and all that amazing new hardware!!! We gave this piece a fresh new look in General Finishes Lamp Black and sealed in satin top coat!"
"General Finishes Lamp Black is always so gorgeous on a piece!!! LOVE!! This pretty little thing is sealed for a smooth finish and top has been stained with Antique Walnut Gel Stain."
"It’s desk season and when I received a request for a small desk I knew I had the perfect one in my inventory! I have had this desk for over a year just waiting to be transformed and given a new life.
This solid oak student desk was stained using General Finishes Antique Walnut Gel Stain and painted in Lamp Black. The inside was then lined with this adorable planet paper from Spoonflower. Ready to be loved once again for many more years!"
"These turned out better than I imagined! If I didn’t have nightstands that I love already these would be staying with me. ☺️ These were a custom mix of General Finishes Westminster Green and a touch of Lamp Black to deepen the shade a touch. Original gold hardware just pop against these green beauties."
"There are those pieces that make your heart skip a beat and you’re completely jealous of. I did a black paint stain technique(General Finishes Lamp Black watered down and used like you would a stain)on this beast. Hours of repeated wiping on and wiping back to make it all match up. It paid off. My customer and myself are absolutely in love with the outcome." - A Cut Above The Rust
"I was so happy to help restore this family piece. The top turned out absolutely gorgeous. Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black & sealed with Fusion Mineral Paint Clear Wax, it's a nice contrast to the top, which got a facelift with General Finishes NEW Hickory Water Based Stain & Fusion's Stain and Finishing Oil in Natural." - Flipping Fabulous
"Thought it only fitting that we dress her up in honor of the holiday. Madeover with a wash of General Finishes Lamp Black and polished with Wise Owl Riotois Rain furniture salve." - Amini Design Ashburn
"Would you say I love black and wood tones or what?? Beautiful mid century 6 drawer dresser. This is super sturdy and cool. The body has been painted in General Finishes Lamp Black and sealed to protect. The drawer fronts were stripped and waxed and the top 2 drawers were taped off and painted for a fun pop." - Re-Luv'd Furniture
"So in love with this old map file cabinet! Skinny drawers for days! Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black, I gave it a nice light coat of Fusion Mineral Paint Hemp Oil, with Fusion's Stain and Finishing Oil in Cappuccino on the trim. A new rustic top with new castors add the perfect touch! The top is amazing, & the D. Lawless Hardware isn't too shabby either!" - Flipping Fabulous
"Mid century cabinet! Hair pin legs were added to this and the body was painted in General Finishes Lamp Black. The doors were taped off with different colored striping. The whole piece is sealed for protection. I envision this being used for record storage or as a mini bar. Super cool piece that would make a great statement in your home." - Re-Luv'd Furniture
"Very rarely do I ever refinish anything for myself—but today I finally have a new dresser! Woohoo! Ain’t she a beaut? Check out the before pic as well. This mid century piece was sanded down, the legs were left bare and sealed, and the body was painted in my favorite ‘Lamp Black’ by General Finishes. What do you think of it?" - Re-Luv'd Furniture
These are one of my favorite projects to date. They were falling apart and needed a lot of loving. I fixed them up and stained/painted them to be the seating area in my studio. I love how they turned out!
This marble top four drawer chest has been painted in @generalfinishes Lamp Black with @redesignwithprima Patchwork transfer and wax on the accents!
Lovely kitchen cabinet makeover in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint by Goodwillhunting Lawson!
After living with my kitchen cabinets for over 30 years, it was time for an update! I added trim molding to the plain doors and drawers and gave everything 2 coats of General Finishes Dark Chocolate Milk Paint. I then stenciled a subtle design inside the newly-created "panels" using General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint. After sealing everything with 2 coats of General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Satin, I added new knobs and pulls. The cabinets look brand new and are such a...
"The top and drawers were completely sanded down and refinished using Nutmeg Gel Stain by General Finishes and sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Semi Gloss. The body was painted in their Lamp Black Milk Paint and sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin. The hardware is original and the drawers are in great condition inside." - Eight Hundred Furniture, LLC.
"This is a really neat antique turned leg hutch!The top is stained with General Finishes NEW Water Based Stain Provincial, & the body is painted in layers of General Finishes Alabaster and Lamp Black, a smooth black. It is distressed enough to reveal the Alabaster & some wood, sealed with Fusion Mineral Paint Stain and Finishing Oil in Natural." - Flipping Fabulous
This noble lady displays her loyalty to King and Country, adorned in shades of General Finishes Holiday Red, Antigue White and Klein Blue Milk Paints.
The table base has been covered with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint. A rustic aged effect has been achieved with General Finishes Van Dyke Brown Glaze over the Union Jack flag on the table top. The glaze has been gently sanded back, just enough to expose a bit of of the Lamp Black underneath, lending a time-worn appearance,...
This beautiful piece features a worn General Finishes blackish finish, natural legs, with black and white floral lined cabinets and drawers. Full of original character and mixed with a modern finish, this piece will undoubtedly make a statement in your home!
- 50:50 mix of General Finishes Antique Oak and Black Cherry Water-Based Stains (top only)
2018 GF Design Challenge 3rd Place Winner - Upcycling Category - Roll Out the Burl-El
My client contacted me about redo'ing this piece of furniture for his wife as a surprise for her birthday. Her grandfather used this piece as his tool/work bench. I loved the story and was determined to make it beautiful again, so I gave it a lot of TLC. I ended up stripping the whole thing about 5 times to get years of stain and grime off of it. It was also breaking in areas due to the weight of the heavy tools, so those areas needed fixing. After that, I cleaned and sealed it really well...
It came from where?? This sweet little table was beside a bed in a (scary) defunct care facility that was being sold. Someone had started the refinishing process years ago, leaving various layers of stain and varnish all over it, and areas had been damaged. It was so ugly it was almost overlooked! Thank goodness it was rescued and restored!
The bold burls of this Mid-Century Weiman side table glow under hand buffed Tung Oil. General Finishes Lamp Black creates a dramatic frame around...
This beautiful burl was hidden under layers of gross varnish & oils. We were excited to bring it to life.
Painted in GF Lamp Black & sealed with High Performance Satin, this Finch Fine Furniture Company buffets real focal point is the stunning drawers!
I love reading cool facts on woods & researching furniture history. Wood burls are like the diamonds of forests, so when we find veneer that is burled (typically, burled wood was made into thin sheets of veneer...
Oh I love the flame burl and the inlaid on this federal style buffet. I loved it from the moment I saw it. I picked it up from a woman who was moving out west to go work at our national parks. She was emptying her townhome. I told her I would give the buffet new life and a lot of love.
In prep I cleaned her up with dish soap and water to degrease then scrubbed with a 50/50 mixture of denatured alcohol and water. The top and the drawers needed to have that beautiful wood grain...
Blingy little cedar chest in Lamp Black with a French script stencil in Copper effects with High performance flat topcoat.
First I removed all the wax and dirt with a good scrub of wash up liquid and water, and then cleaned with methylated spirits and water until all the wax was removed, then sanded smooth.
I primed the piece with shellac bin primer, then 3 coats of custom grey linen:lamp black 5:1, on the body and I then added a coat of the hptc and champagne pearl effects mix, 50:50. The drawer fronts were painted in linen
I used efex and resin mouldings, both painted in the grey and pearl...
"We added a bit of Lamp Black to this new color from General Finishes - Blue Moon and it is so perfect for this buffet!! How amazing is the custom stencil that was added to the top drawer?"
"I started off painting this white, but it just wasn't happening. This has a base coat of General Finishes Alabaster, with the world's best black- General Finishes Lamp Black- sealed with Fusion Mineral Paint Stain and Finishing Oil in Natural. The top is stained with General Finishes NEW Water Based Provincial. It's gorgeous!" - Flipping Fabulous
Suitcase Rustic Entryway Table. I dont know if it's really supposed to look like a suitcase but I thought it did. I painted the top in General Finishes China Blue, with GF Dark Chocolate on the drawer handle. The bottom is GF Lamp Black. Distressed with Dark wax for a vintage/rustic finish. It has faux leather straps to enhance the suitcase feel.
Custom Mix of Persian Blue + Lamp Black
"Namaste~ Breathe In……Breathe out……..
This big girl likes to be the center of attention and can adorn any bedroom or hall to dress up a space and create color or a sense of calm. This dresser provides six large drawers for plenty of space for your yoga gear, peaceful personals and linens too. She slipped on her favorite pair of leggings using General Finishes Lamp Black and sealed with clear wax. Added her softest worn tee, stenciled mandala in a variety of ruff and buff waxes and...
