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