If there are any areas on your furniture that you d prefer to leave unpainted.
Chalk paint over black furniture.
Even when chalk painting furniture there are times when you have to use a primer because many dark stains will bleed through chalk paint.
Black distressed furniture can also be perfect for a farmhouse style home or any home for that matter.
Get farmhouse style black distressed furniture with black chalk type paint and black sealer.
Test a small patch.
Also a primer is helpful to provide coverage.
I usually paint a second coat within a couple of hours if i have the time.
Applying the paint 1.
Tape off the drawers with pre taped plastic and painters tape to avoid overspray inside the drawers.
Pick a small out.
1 litre is enough to cover approximately 13 square metres 140 square feet.
Prep the furniture by removing the hardware cleaning the surface and then scuff sanding with 220 grit sandpaper.
Athenian black is a true deep black developed to reflect the opaque figures and dramatic silhouetted shapes painted on ancient greek ceramics.
Distressed black painted furniture is the perfect black finish for any home style.
Remove any dust with a vacuum and tack cloth.
Spray 2 coats of general finishes stain blocking primer.
Mark off areas with painter s tape.
For example if you were to paint white chalk paint on black furniture it will take several coats to cover but a primer will minimize the number of coats including your time energy and the extra cost of chalk paint.
On floors seal with chalk paint lacquer.
After painting seal indoor furniture with chalk paint wax.
Chalk paint comes in a variety of colors from white and black to baby blue and light.
I know you can do it.
Who says farmhouse style has to be white.
I hope i ve inspired you to paint over a bright coloured piece of furniture.