"Bassett 9 drawer dresser/media console. The top was laminate which I’m not ever a fan of so I planked it with lathe wood, did a flood coat of ebony filler, then sanded & stained in dark walnut. I cut the base off and added black metal feet. Refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint." - Elm Street Designs
"What a special piece for me! This was a sweet little find and I was super excited to transform this beauty!! This cabinet was completely stripped and sanded. The original wood details were top coated with polyurethane for added protection and the remaining wood was refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black, distressed and black waxed. The interior was also completely sanded and sealed in polyurethane." - Estrella Design
"This awesome table can be used as an accent table, nightstand or side table. It was previously painted and it was stripped and sanded down to bare wood. Then painted in Lamp Black by General Finishes and decoupaged with a print from Bubblegum Yum. All was topcoated with satin finish for protection." - Rockin Furniture Revivals by Blea & Co.
"New hardware, new base, new legs, fresh paint and stain. This dresser looks completely different now! So much more modern. Paint color: Lamp Black by General Finishes. Stain: Water Based Walnut by General Finishes" - Flipping Unbelievable
"What a difference a new paint and stain color can make! This set was painted Lamp Black by General Finishes and the table top was stripped and stained in
GF Whitewash Water Based Stain. A winning combination!" - Flipping Unbelievable
Have I told you how much I love chartreuse??
This old girl needed a refresh! She was solid structurally but looked tired. Once I got the old finish off the top, I knew that I wanted to keep it wood. And I loved the wood details on the top drawer so that just had to be wood as well. I tried taping off the details fifty ways to Sunday to protect them from the paint but I just ended up with a lot of wasted tape. I remembered when I first started this business, people were using Vaseline as a...
"When classic black meets deep woodgrain it’s always a perfect match. This small chest is handmade from solid oak by a local furniture maker. I love the simplicity of this piece and the clean lines throughout. After painting the body, I decided it needed one element of exposed wood. I sanded back the toe kick and gave it a very subtle whitewash. I love how it made the grain just pop!
For this piece I used General Finishes Lamp Black and Alabaster for the wash. The entire piece is sealed with...
"Solid Ash and incredibly well built. Sanded the top down to bare wood, applied a light whitewash, then sealed. Removed the base and added trim for an updated look. Refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint. New hardware." - Elm Street Designs
Custom Built Industrial Island/Entertainment/Store Display
A ground up custom build.
2" thick tongue and groove board and batten end pieces are reclaimed from a Chicago Elevator shaft.
Fully finished in...
"I’m slowly coming around to black. Someone once told me that interior designers say that every room should have some black in it. Which is interesting to me because I always think every room should have some pink in it. Soooo, clearly I’m no interior designer. But I digress… This Empire style beauty was painted in General Finishes Lamp Black with delicate distressing. Then, two coats of GF High Performance Topcoat in Gloss toned with GF’s water based Ebony stain for more depth. And a final...
"Make a statement of excellence without saying a word! That’s exactly what this finished piece represents to me! I played around with a few staging options, but in the end I knew she could handle it on her own!
This gorgeous Sherrill Furniture tallboy was in fairly great shape when I bought it, with the exception of a broken foot. My client chose Lamp Black by General Finishes and it could not be more perfect on this piece! The updated glass knobs are just the icing on the cake " - Sincerely...
"Solid mahogany wood buffet. All I can say is WOW!! This piece is absolutely stunning. I sanded down all the doors, drawers and the top to reveal the gorgeous wood with a little accent piece around all the edges. Gave it all a fresh new coat of Antique Walnut Gel Stain a few coats of High Performance Topcoat. For the body I chose General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint." - Ray's Refurbishing
"When you’re a furniture refinisher, you have to buy pieces at a low cost in order to be able to put a sale price on it that allows you to earn some money for your work. I saw this buffet listed for sale, but the price was higher than I could do, plus, it was a good driving distance away. So, I scrolled on by. But THEN, I had a potential client contact me asking if I could refinish a buffet for her. That’s right, it was THIS buffet!!! She hadn’t purchased it yet, so we chatted about other...
"You can’t go wrong with flat black! I love refinishing these old buffets! They are built so strong and have so much life left in them! We refinished this beauty in...
"Cedar chests are often overlooked, but they are so versatile in a home! They can go in almost any room and provide extra storage. This one belongs to my client, and is going in her bedroom. Paint: General Finishes Lamp Black" - Flipping Unbelievable
"Black is back this year! General Finishes Lamp Black milk paint and Black Cherry stain are once again the perfect color combo. This gorgeous piece was brought to me by one of our wonderful repeat clients. Thank you for trusting us with your furniture." - Gracefully Modern
"MCM 4 drawer dresser. All General Finishes products used on this project. Lamp Black Milk Paint on the case. Antique Brown Water Based stain on the top and drawers. Satin top coat on everything." - The Furniture Fix
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The Black Clawfoot Cabinet. G...
The tops are textured harlequin. General Finishes Lamp Black, Pitch Black Glaze and High Performance Topcoat with Rustoleum Metallic Accents in Classic Bronze.
"Custom Bassett mid century dresser ready for its new home. Refinished with General Finishes oil based Arm-R-Seal Topcoat on the drawers and Lamp Black Milk Paint on the frame." - Just a Touch of Paint 2.0
"A LOT of sanding later and a custom paint mix starting with...
Sometimes subtle changes are all a piece needs. Painted in Lamp Black by...
This was one of those pieces that almost got murdered and thrown in a dumpster, but I stuck with it and somehow got this beauty The hardware was a Home Goods find and the legs are from Amazon. Lucky match!
Painted in a mix of General Finishes Lamp Black and Westminster Green
"There is just something so striking about a matte black finish. Painted in Lamp Black from General Finishes and sprayed their matte Enduro poly for a durable finish. " - Redhead Refinishings, LLC
"These end tables were straight out of the 90’s until I got my hands on them! I absolutely love their clean lines and solid oak construction. They have been transformed with General Finishes Lamp Black giving them the perfect modern finish. I also replaced the dated beveled glass, with flat clear-cut glass. They are truly so gorgeous and would work in any home or office!"
"I sanded off 4 coats of paint down to bare wood. Painted in a custom mix of General Finishes Westminster Green, Queenstown Gray and Lamp Black. Top drawer sanded then sealed the natural wood. Gave the base trim a “haircut” to update the style. "
Before & After General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint.
"Gave this dresser a fresh update in a timeless finish. General Finishes Alabaster, base trim in GF Lamp Black. Top sanded and left in a natural wood finish.
New hardware and lined drawers!" - Elm Street Designs
"These ornate buffets are my favorite furniture pieces to paint and it’s been a while since I’ve painted one of these so it was a fun project to refinish! We wanted to keep the design pretty neutral so I chose to paint it General Finishes Lamp Black and stripped the wood on the top and legs to give them a beautiful natural look then sealed it all up in satin top coat!" - NB.Restorations
I have been waiting for just the right piece to do a deep emerald green on and once I got this sideboard home, I knew this was the piece!!
When I found this mahogany beauty, the top was in horrible shape and there was no key to unlock the door. The owner said it had been years since they had the key but I knew we could remove the back and figure it out from there and I hoped for a treasure inside. Once we removed the back and got everything opened, all that was in there was a penny and a...
Talk about a transformation! This beautiful oak chest has been a sentimental piece to my clients family for the past several decades. Last refinished in the 70’s it was time for it to be given a new life and I think we nailed it!
The top and top three drawers were stained using a custom blend of antique walnut and Java gel stain while the body was painted in...
"Talk about a transformation! This beautiful oak chest has been a sentimental piece to my clients family for the past several decades. Last refinished in the 70’s it was time for it to be given a new life and I think we nailed it!
The top and top three drawers were stained using a custom blend of Antique Walnut and Java Gel Stain while the body was painted in General Finishes Lamp Black for one of my favorite color combinations! All new hardware complete this mega transformation!" - Nap Time...
"Corner curio refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black for the win. The door has been stripped and waxed for a natural tone." - Sage Furnishings
"I love a good before and after! This was pretty gross beforehand, but it’s a solid wood, sturdy piece.
Stripped and sanded off the original cracked paint. Refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black. Interior done is a dark olive green. Added wood to the door front for an extra pop and stained in special walnut. New hardware throughout. The large handle on the door was salvaged from a barn in Wisconsin. (I’ve had it for 3 years but never found a good piece for it until now!)" - Elm Street...
"Exquisite Custom Jacobean Buffet. What do I say??? This piece speaks for itself! It is probably the most beautifully detailed, elegant and breathtaking pieces I have ever worked on. I had to buy myself some roses to stage this beauty! This piece was entirely refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black, distressed and black waxed. The original hardware was refinished in antique bronze, white gold and black wax." - Estrella Design
Absolutely stunning walnut veneer MCM dresser! There's no stain on this beauty! Sanded and topcoated with GF oil based Arm-R-Seal and accented with GF Lamp Black Milk Paint.
"Painted in General Finishes “Lamp Black” and sealed with Fusion Mineral Paint “Lavender Wax” to make this piece smell so good! This piece is amazing for a store front, retail space, restaurant, salon, or residential home! It has so many uses!" - Happy Valley Restorations
Interior front door makeover with General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint.
"I worked really hard on this one, almost rebuilding it with replacing the backing, top and broken glass panels. The body is painted in...
"Be still, my beating heart. It doesn't happen often, but I am genuinely at a loss for words when it comes this classy Thomasville French Provincial chest of drawers.
The top and legs were stripped and sealed, showing off that natural, beautiful wood. Painted in General Finishes Lamp Black, the perfect background to let the hardware shine again." - Fin + Finished
Obsessed with this new color combo...
Vintage MCM dresser. Custom color mixed with...
"One of my creative pieces to date. This piece reminds me of my time in the South Asian country of Loas. Tall mountains hover over each other in northern parts of Vang Vieng. Refinished using General Finishes Antique White, Halcyon Blue, custom mix of Lamp Black and Halcyon Blue and Gulf Stream Blue. This piece is upcycled by removing bottom base, cutting off the sides and attaching new metal feet. Top has been sanded and sealed using High Performance in satin." - Sage Furnishings
Classic look in General Finishes Lamp Black Milk Paint
"We came across this perfect vintage linen chest while back and somehow it ended up lost in the midst of other projects. But all comes to light in it's own time...and this one was well worth the wait! To transform this piece we sprayed a custom mix of General Finishes Lamp Black and Snow White for the subtle ash black I had in mind. It carries the perfect muted tone. The top coat has the perfect matte sheen that feels amazing to the touch. The original brass hardware was polished and glazed...
"Perfect entryway piece. Refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black and Antique White. I spent some time blending and dry brushing to give it a statement look. Original hardware in gold." - Sage Furnishings
Loving this one of a kind Emerald & Lamp Black vanity. Custom mix of 2 parts Emerald + 1 part Lamp Black for the green and Lamp Black for the shading & pure Emerald for the highlight. Check out GF's wide range of tutorial videos at http://bit.ly/GeneralFinishesYouTube
"Painted in General Finishes “Lamp Black” we left hints of raw wood exposed…new hardware tie it all in! Such a classic look for years to come!" - Happy Valley Restorations
