Applying the paint 1.
Chalk paint over black furniture.
Choose a chalk paint color.
Get farmhouse style black distressed furniture with black chalk type paint and black sealer.
Mark off areas with painter s tape.
Spray 2 coats of general finishes stain blocking primer.
On floors seal with chalk paint lacquer.
If there are any areas on your furniture that you d prefer to leave unpainted.
I hope i ve inspired you to paint over a bright coloured piece of furniture.
Test a small patch.
I know you can do it.
Prep the furniture by removing the hardware cleaning the surface and then scuff sanding with 220 grit sandpaper.
1 litre is enough to cover approximately 13 square metres 140 square feet.
Chalk paint and fusion mineral paint do not take that long to dry in between coats.
After painting seal indoor furniture with chalk paint wax.
Also a primer is helpful to provide coverage.
Tape off the drawers with pre taped plastic and painters tape to avoid overspray inside the drawers.
Athenian black is a true deep black developed to reflect the opaque figures and dramatic silhouetted shapes painted on ancient greek ceramics.
Chalk paint comes in a variety of colors from white and black to baby blue and light.
I usually paint a second coat within a couple of hours if i have the time.
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Even when chalk painting furniture there are times when you have to use a primer because many dark stains will bleed through chalk paint.
Remove any dust with a vacuum and tack cloth.
Black distressed furniture can also be perfect for a farmhouse style home or any home for that matter.
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.