Pitch Black

"I decided to go for a vintage style look! This has been done in General Finishes ‘Driftwood’ and glazed in General Finishes ‘Pitch Black’. I love how this turned out!" - PNW Beautiful Finishes   Here's a video to learn more about how to apply General Finishes Glaze Effects: http://bit.ly/VideoGFApplyGlazeEffectsToATable        
"I cannot be more thrilled with how this piece turned out! This gorgeous vintage dresser was refinished using General Finishes Black Gel Stain and Seagull Gray Milk Paint. All of the details were accented with Pitch Black Glaze Effects and the original pulls were used to add the final touches." - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration    
"Remember the video of us staining the top of this piece with General Finishes Pewter Dye Stain? Well here is the finished product and we love it. It’s also painted using General Finishes Nantucket Green Chalk Style Paint and glazed using Pitch Black Glaze Effects." - Belle Maison   **GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Nantucket Green with a custom mix of 8 parts GF Basil Milk Paint and 1 part GF Sunglow Milk Paint    
"Instantly update your bedroom with this luscious, bold pair of red nightstands. Mixed and matched to created a perfectly imperfect bohemian look in your space. They are professionally hand painted with General Finishes Holiday Red and accented with Pitch Black Glaze for added depth and dimension. Multiple layers of semi gloss sealer has been applied for added protection." - Lilly's Home Designs    
"The struggle is real when you run out of room in your house but are loving this dresser. It’s painted in General Finishes Driftwood milk paint and glazed with Pitch Black Glaze Effects." - Belle Maison  
"We decided to go with the shabby chic look on this piece using General Finishes Snow White Milk Paint and Pitch black glaze. It is definitely a statement piece!!! - Painted Paradise, by Duke Interiors and Restoration    
"Make your bedroom smile with this early 1900's Antique Vanity and Chest. Hand painted with General Finishes Antique White and accented with Pitch Black glaze. These are becoming harder and harder to find. If you ever wanted one, this would be the one to get." - Vintage Actually Decor    
"How beautiful is this entertainment center? The top of this piece has been planked, stained, and sealed to protect. The body has been refinished in General Finishes Gray Gel Stain and glazed in their Pitch Black Glaze then sealed with their High Performance Topcoat." - Re-Luv'd Furniture    

"Take a look at this newly completed beauty... I created this custom look by using General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and all over Pitch Black Glaze Effects. I added a touch of metallic pearl paste to the paint which gives it a gorgeous but subtle shimmer!" - Kristin's Krazy Garage

"We are loving how this drop front server turned out. This piece is painted in Seagull Gray Milk Paint with Pitch Black Glaze Effects by General Finishes." - Belle Maison

It’s a Snow White milk paint with A Pitch Black Glaze. We used a 320 grits to rough it up and give it the effect you see

"We are in love with "Lord Greyborne"! Painted in Queenstown Gray, lightly distressed, glazed in Pitch Black and top coated with High Performance Satin. Such a rich look for any piece." - Reblessed, LLC      
This little beauty has had quite the transformation. First our followers helped us choose the color & ultimately decided on General Finishes Milk Paint in Basil Green. We used Antique White for the highlights & the results were good, but it felt a little unfinished. A quick shadowing with General Finishes Pitch Black Glaze added some incredible dimension & was the perfect finishing touch!!" - Captiva Home Decor    
Absolutely stunning chair in GF Copper Pearl Effects and Pitch Black Glaze Effects by ReLoved by Maja Komasa!    
Amazing transformation by Reinvintaged by Jo! This bed frame was given a new life with a custom mix of GF Snow White and Coral Crush Milk Paint with Pitch Black Glaze Effects.    

We are blown away by this incredible refinish by ReLoved by Maja Komasa! Completed with Argentine Pearl Effects and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. Learn more about this project by going to Maja's blog at https://bit.ly/2q95bl2.

"This is made by BP John Furniture Co. right here in Portland, OR. This has been stained in General finishes Gray Gel Stain and glazed with their Pitch Black Glaze - then it's been sealed with their High Performance Topcoat for a lasting finish. Inside the cabinet are two sliding drawers and room for storage. The drawers have been lined with beautiful map paper. This piece would make an awesome bar or linen cabinet." - Re-Luv'd Furniture

"Look closely... this is actually the largest coffee table I have EVER seen! Nearly 4ft across, it was a challenge to work with but we're super pleased with the results!

"Updated with General Finishes Milk Paint in Brick Red, Pitch Black Glaze Effects & High Performance Topcoat for enhanced durability!" - Captiva Home Decor

"This beautiful console table has been renewed and is now on trend! The top resembles barn wood with hues of distressed gray and black, while the bottom was painted Seagull Gray Milk paint and glazed with a custom blend of Winter White and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. This table has been sealed with General Finishes High Performance Topcoat for extra durability." - Nap Time Creations

"When I found the slightly bigger Henderon nightstand I knew it would make a perfect 'His & Hers' set of nightstands with the red campaign nightstand that I had recently redesigned. They have both been painted in General Finishes Holiday Red Milk Paint and lightly glazed in their amazing Pitch Black Glaze Effects to add depth and dimension. Sealed with multiple coats of semi gloss poly for protection..." - Lilly's Home Designs

"Glamorous, Sophisticated and Metallic! Those three adjectives describe this French vanity (circa 1910-1920) with tri-fold mirror and 3 drawers. To get this look, I first painted all over in French Linen, then I dry brushed General Finishes Argentine Pearl Effects and antiqued using GF Pitch Black Glaze and then top coated for protection, adding some silver gilding wax for extra shine." - Buttercup's Painted Cottage    
2017›Upcycling›Creative›1st Place

Idea of Angel Wings on the Headboard of bed was with me for a long time...I just needed Bedframe demeged enough to experiment on it. 

I used soft masa clay and molded sculptured and carved each feather by hand and create wings.

Stencil with Quote was custom designed and made for me by Agnieszka HagArt. 

I used Miss Lillian's Texture Magic to...

This once oak dining set got a major makeover and was transformed into a chic and modern focal piece of the kitchen. Table base and chairs where done in General Finishes Antique White and the table top was refinished in several layers of metallic silver paints and pitch black glaze. All pieces where completed with multiple layers of High performance top coat.

This Classic Chic kitchen is one of our favorite makeovers to date.  Out with the dated honey color and in with the white and Pitch Black Glaze detail. The glaze sets the cabinets and island off and brings the transformation to a whole new level. Sealed for durability with flat out flat topcoat to help give the more modern finish. 

Winner - Runner Up in Cabinetry(Paint or Stain) Category of 2017 GF Design Challenge
"Here they are! These nightstands were painted in a custom color mix of General Finishes Coastal Blue and Emerald Green. They were given an all over Pitch Black Glaze to give some depth to the already beautiful color. Sealed with multiple layers of protective top coat, these will last a long time in whatever lucky home they go to!" - Kristin's Krazy Garage    
"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    
Eden Elyse Design Co. gave this accent table the full GF treatment with GF Stillwater Blue Chalk Style Paint, Pitch Black Glaze Effects and High Performance Topcoat. Love how the glaze accentuates those details!   **GF Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace Stillwater Blue with a custom mix of 2:1 Halcyon Blue Milk Paint, Queenstown Gray Milk Paint
"Finally had the opportunity to use Pitch Black glaze. Driftwood and Pitch Black are perfect together." - Black Dog Painted Furniture  
Absolutely stunning nightstand in General Finishes Holiday Red and Pitch Black Glaze Effect by Odds and Ends.    
Did you know that GF Gel Stain can be used as a Glaze? And that GF Glaze Effects can be used for inking? Lori of Woodcraft transformed this tired dresser by painting it a pretty turquoise and adding a glaze of GF Gray Gel Stain and accenting the details of the doors with Pitch Black Glaze Effects. Learn her technique at https://www.woodcraft.com/blog_entries/peacock-pretty-paint-job   Visit...

"Love the new look of this Mediterranean-style piece... Refinished in General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint and glazed with Pitch Black Glaze Effects. The whole piece was then sealed with 3 coats of High Performance Topcoat in Satin and the top was given a final look with Black Poly in Satin. Simply gorgeous!" - Painted Paradise - Antiques, Vintage, and Repurposed Furniture

Junque With A Purpose gave this dresser a stunning makeover with GF Antique White Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects. Sealed with High Performance Topcoat in Satin.

This handpainted seven-drawer dresser is so dreamy! Reinvintaged by Jo completed this piece with a lavender paint accented with GF Pitch Black Glaze Effects.

You can achieve this light purple also by mixing GF Snow White Milk Paint with a little bit of Royal Purple Milk Paint.

"Handpainted end tables with Modern Masters Inc. hammered metallic silver paint, custom General Finishes Pitch Black Glaze Effects, and furniture-grade glitter on the drawer fronts. Drawer sides stenciled with Royal Design Studio Stencils/Modello Designs stencil." - Reinvintaged by Jo

To achieve this light gray color you could also use GF Seagull Gray Milk Paint and add some sparkle with Argentine Pearl Effects

"This demilune console table is finished in a fabulous metallic finish. General Finishes Argentine Pearl Effects and Pitch Black Glaze Effects for the win!" - Roots & Wings Furniture

Loving this charming coffee table by Boxwood & Brass. Spraying with General Finishes Empire Gray Chalk Style Paint using a Fuji Spray HVLP Q5 for a flawless finish. Top has also been glazed with GF Pitch Black Glaze Effects

Learn how to spray General Finishes Milk Paint by YouTube guru Tom Monahan at https://youtu.be/OVPZHYAicF4.

 

**General Finishes Chalk Style Paint has been discontinued. Replace with...

"This vintage 100+ year old paw foot table is complete and ready for delivery! The base of the table was painted in General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint and topped with Pitch Black Glaze for contrast. This table is made of quartersawn oak. So to not lose the beautiful grain of the wood we opted for General Finishes Black Gel Stain for the top. The gel stain darkened the look to suit the clients color preferences while preserving that lovely tiger oak grain we love!" - Twig & Thyme Design...
"Absolutely in love how this piece turned out! We refinished it using General Finishes Driftwood Milk Paint and glazed it in both Pitch Black and Winter White. It really turned out stunning!" - Painted Paradise - Antiques, Vintage, and Repurposed Furniture    
This piece is a real head turner in GF Copper Pearl Effects, Pitch Black Glaze Effects and Lamp Black Milk Paint.   "Wow!!! Even I was amazed to see this piece all done and through my camera, to see all the details that make this piece so special... This is a client owned piece, that belonged to her grandmother, with such a cool story behind its use over the years and how you could tell it's a beloved piece for her.I hold a lot of pride in that fact that they entrusted me to bring it back...

This adorable desk was refinished by Painted Paradise - Antiques, Vintage, and Repurposed Furniture. Painted with GF Persian Blue Milk Paint and accented with Pitch Black Glaze Effects!

"Very excited to finally post this piece and my new specialty finish I’m calling 'Knights Armor.' This Large Bombay Chest updates any bedroom or entry way with an elegant and classically aged style.

"Hand-painted using General Finishes Queenstown Gray Milk Paint as a base coat, with a secondary coat of Argentine Pearl, Pearl Effects; painted on and textured to give this unique look. Then layers of Bronze & Tawny Pearl Effects, applied to add to the depth.

"Finally a layer...

"This is the first time I've used General Finishes Black Glaze. I almost didn't, because I spilled half of the can. But it worked out well." - The Paint Factory LLC    
Fantastic makeover with General Finishes Seagull Gray Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects.   "Sofa tables are one of my all time favorite things to refinish. When I saw this table, with it's bun feet and curved legs, I knew I had to have it." - Boxwood & Brass    

Check out this custom sliding barn door tv console by Resurrected Owl! Painted in GF Queenstown Gray Milk Paint and Pitch Black Glaze Effects.

Check out this cool piece from Vintage Rose Home, GF's May 2017 Retailer of the Month!   It was painted with General Finishes Antique White Milk Paint, accented with Pitch Black Glaze Effects and topped with Black Gel Stain.   You can visit Vintage Rose Home in person at 4762 SW 72 Ave. Miami, FL or online at https://www.instagram.com/vintagerosehome/?hl=en and...

Delilah Tree gave this cabinet a charming makeover with GF Driftwood Milk Paint. She glazed it with Pitch Black Glaze Effects and used Antique Walnut Gel Stain for the top!

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!                      
"This was painted with a custom mix of Emerald, Klein Blue and Seagull Gray, then glazed with Pitch Black. The top was stained with General Finishes Black Gel Stain and sealed with Arm-R-Seal. The body was finished with High Performance Top Coat in Semi-Gloss." - J&P Designs   Check out more custom color mixes in the General Finishes Design Center at http://designs.generalfinishes.com/   #generalfinishes #...

 

"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.

"I was commissioned to make this very large barn wood American flag. It was such an honor making it, especially with everything going on in our country at the moment. I used 100% General Finishes products in Coastal Blue, Snow White, and Holiday Red Milk Paints, and both Pitch Black and Van Dyke Brown Glaze. I should acknowledge that General Finishes products are made here in the United States." - Vintage Soul Barn