GF Lamp Black on a Gimpy Vintage Buffet

I have heard all sorts of wonderful things about General Finishes Milk paint, specifically

Lamp Black, that I finally got around to giving it a whirl. 

This isn't really milk paint. It's an acrylic paint that is hands down better than any other black paint I have used. I love the way it brushes and finishes so dang smooth! 

Like buttah! 

Here is my beautiful amputee buffet that I started with. (Is it ok to end with a preposition?)

Anyhoo,,,the seller did have the leg. 

       I must have glued this four different times. It's a bad spot. Every time I moved it, it 
       broke again. I was unable to get the nailer into it for a more secure hold.  Whatever. 

I really dig the mahogany top with black. The contrast is amazing. I stripped off the majority of the existing finish, and sanded the rest to even it out. 

                                                  3 coats of wipe on GF urethane

I find it next to impossible to capture decent photos of black pieces using a flash.  

I did a lot of layering with blues and greens to break up the black a bit. Trust me when I say the photos don't do this justice. The colors are much more subtle in person. The flash just does horrible things! The distressing to highlight the colors are also much milder. 

The two smaller drawers got lined with this cool decorative wrap paper that I found online.  

Overall, I love this paint! This piece got two coats with sanding in between and a wax finish. 

 I know, I know.  That leg looks a little askew. Sigh. It must have gotten moved while drying. 

Moved it across the room under my leopard photograph. 

Linking up at my fave parties!! :

Kammys Korner - Trash to Treasure Tuesdays

Domestically Speaking - The Power of Paint Party

                                Stacey Embracing Change - Thursday 

                         Miss Mustardseed - Furniture Feature Friday

Redoux - Friday Link Up Party

Funky Junk Interiors - Saturday Night Special

A Stroll Thru Life - Inspire Me Tuesday

Tuesday-Elizabeth and Co., My uncommon Slice of Suburbia,

Savvy Southern Style. Weds, Beyond the Picket Fence, PJH Designs

From my Front Porch to Yours,  The 36th Avenue,

Monday-Between Naps on the Porch, The Dedicated House,
BoogieBoardCottage-Mon party

My RePurposed Life, No Minimalist Here-Thurs.    
Under the Table and Dreaming-Sunday Party                                    

House on the Way-Tuesday