Here is my short list of do s and don ts for painting furniture with chalk paint.
Chalk paint over black furniture. I had taken them in my garage and in the back of the truck before delivery. A couple of days ago i posted some pictures on my facebook page to show a bedroom set that i painted this summer that i had not yet blogged about. There s a new paint in town and it s definitely stealing hearts. Get farmhouse style black distressed furniture with black chalk type paint and black sealer distressed black painted furniture is the perfect black finish for any home style.
Chalk paint comes in a variety of colors from white and black to baby blue and light green. More on this series and video c. So whether it s painting with chalk paint painting with milk paint or fusion mineral paint the principles still apply. You can choose any color you d like however keep in mind that depending on the color of the item you re painting you may have to put on additional coats.
It s the best alternative to using chalk paint for a solid paint finish. Diy black chalk finish paint. Once you ve taken the time to prep carefully painting over your old chalkboard paint will be relatively straightforward. The reason i hadn t shown the makeover on the blog was because i didn t have great pictures.
It s pretty easy to figure out just scrape the piece of furniture with our fingernail. Before you start painting over chalk paint it s super important to figure out if a wax was applied or if the chalk paint is bare. I was a little apprehensive at first as i always am when it comes to refinishing. How to paint furniture with chalk paint by kelly dobbs henthorne abshier house abshier house chalk paint can be used to paint almost anything walls kitchen cabinets metal wood and even fabric but the most common use is to give new life to old furniture or to make newer pieces look old.
Different products for different finishes if you re. How to re paint furniture using chalk paint. Black distressed furniture can also be perfect for a farmhouse style home or any home for that matter black painted furniture is classic and timeless and can work with almost any. Choose a chalk paint color.
The main issue is getting good coverage over black or another dark shade as anyone who has inherited a home with deep purple or midnight blue walls can tell you. Who says farmhouse style has to be white. This video i share all the steps to paint furniture that was previously painted. As you can probably decipher from my title today i m going to show you just how easy it is to use chalk paint.
If wax builds up under your nail or you can see the scratch mark in the finish there is wax on the piece.