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It depends! Read on, or watch this GF video demonstration: http://youtu.be/torOAQy91q4
*Here are the main questions to ask yourself:
You can use any of our topcoats.
There are three ways:
Yes! But you must follow ONE simple rule to ensure the best possible finish: the underlying finish must be absolutely dry.
You can tint with any of General Finishes Oil-based Gel Stains or Liquid Oil Based stains to create a dark wax.
General Finishes stains make beautiful glazes. Just add 10% General Finishes High Performance Topcoat.
You can lightly buff with 0000 steel wool and General Finishes Orange Oil Furniture Polish - nothing too aggressive.
Well it is BLACK, not grey, not charcoal, just black. On a history note, Lamp black was traditionally produced by collecting soot, also known as lampblack, from oil lamps.