Hopefully it is helpful to someone looking to do it themselves.
Black chalk paint dining chairs.
The bottom portion of the table and chairs were painted amy howard one step paint chalk paint in black.
Before and after diy chalk paint dining table and chairs.
Working with chalk paint is definitely my go to paint choice for most of the furniture projects i tackle.
Best black paint for furniture makeovers fusion mineral paint ash or coal black fusion mineral paint requires little to no prep and is easy to apply with good adhesion.
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It uses natural pigments rather than synthetic which makes for great coverage 1 or 2 coats usually does the trick.
If you use a lighter color like white or off white it often takes at least three and occasionally four coats for good coverage.
The great thing about chalk paint is that there isn t a huge learning curve or a.
I would like to now refinish the top of the table and seats.
This video i take you through my process of how i do my custom work with chalk paint.
It adheres easily to most surfaces and dries to a soft matte finish.
I painted chalk paint my dining room table and chairs white on the bottom bases and a light grey on the top table top and seats.
To paint furniture black use a latex acrylic or oil based paint if you ll be painting indoors since these kinds of paints don t have dangerous fumes.
Yes a dining set featuring red turquoise and black paint on blonde wood.
If you can work outside in a well ventilated area go with spray paint which is easier and faster to use and results in a smoother finish.
December 19 2017 before after.
I did end up needing three coats of the white and two coats of the grey to cover the dark wood and black finishes.
Dry and re coat time is 4 8 hours.
I used two coats which covered it well.
Chalk paint is a latex based paint that gives furniture and walls an ultra matte finish that s easy to distress.
Final thoughts on chalk paint and my chalk paint dining room table.
To reupholster the chairs begin by unscrewing the seats.
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.
What can i say i am a sucker for the limited prep work that is required when working with it.