TIPS AND TRICKS
Give your old furniture new life with black paint. Black furniture is timeless and can last through changing trends. But, if you are new to painting furniture, it can still feel intimidating.
To paint furniture black sand the surface slightly, apply primer if the piece has a heavy varnish, then use 2-3 coats of black paint. Apply topcoat to seal as needed.
A light sand also helps me to touch every part of the wood surface I will be painting, occasionally revealing a hidden rough spot or debris that I might have missed just from looking the piece over.
Allow proper dry time 24-48 hours in most cases, then replace any hardware and/or drawers that were removed. At this time, furniture is ready for light daily use.
Allow 24-48 hours, then replace any hardware and/or drawers that were removed. Furniture is then ready for light daily use. Allow 30 days cure time before rough use.
My two favorite brands of chalk paint are Annie Sloan and Amy Howard. Both are good.
Chalk paint does require a top coat to protect it as it is pretty prone to chips otherwise.