Painting Wood Chairs Black
Hi derek my chairs were black before i painted them and it did take more coats of the yellow to hide the black.
Painting wood chairs black. 4 layers makes any piece look painted. There is a vast spectrum of colors available and sometimes it can be difficult to choose. This way you can get an even finish base color white primer to completely hide the black and then need less color coats to a nice even finish. I knew i wanted them to be black but i wasn t too hip on painting them black.
Once the primer is completely dry you can begin painting your chairs. I don t have a lot of options for availability unless i order online for brands other than annie sloan or the sherwin williams. When using lighter colors i would use spray primer by itself then spray paint. I wanted a sleeker look and knew i could achieve that with stain.
This final step will protect your chairs from inevitable kitchen spills and. Painting black again just to refresh them. How to paint furniture black. If you have ever painted furniture with latex paint then you know it can get thick since you need two light coats of primer and then two light coats of paint.
They chairs get used everyday and are currently a satin finish. I am re painting chairs that i painted black 20 years ago. After allowing the chair to dry use a coarse grit sandpaper to remove any paint chips then use one with a finer grit to get rid of any scratches or dings. Painting your furniture can be a fun cheap diy way to bring new life into old furniture.
Remember to go with the grain of the wood and use consistent strokes with your paintbrush or roller.