Obviously there is more than one black or more than one process to do this. I would like expert advice on how to do this properly. I enjoy refinishing furniture and have some nice peices but I've never done black. Want to get the process just right.
2006-07-12 06:03:44 · 11 answers · asked by Kimberly R 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I just found out that she didn't prime it first. I'm not sure what would be best, matte of glossy. I don't think it should be too shiny but I wouldn't want it too flat either. ???
2006-07-12 06:53:06 · update #1
Sand and fill any imperfections first. The darker the color, the more obvious they are. Also, the glossier the paint, the more obvious. Prime pieces (I prefer KILZ - comes in a can or spray form) or look for a primer for dark paints. Another option is gesso, which comes in black to give the dark foundation. Finish with paint of your choice. Good luck!
2006-07-12 06:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by Strange question... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds cute but black will make your room look smaller than it is and it's a pain in the *** to paint over when you decide you want a change. You could try painting it like a gold/ champagne-y color it'll open up your room while still giving it a vintage feeling like the rooms on tumblr. Or you could do a lighter color with a feature wall or use a cute patterned wall paper. With a light colored bed room you can also write quotes with a dark color.
2016-03-15 23:04:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
with your mom's peice looking purple when it was suppose to be black. it would be good to put on 2 coats maybe 3 to not make it a different color.... i am not trying to be mean but i am giving a helping tip
2006-07-12 06:07:51 · answer #3 · answered by Gothic Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you use a really good primer ... that should hide any current color or imperfections and then paint the pieces black. Hopefully that will work.
2006-07-12 06:07:59 · answer #4 · answered by Steph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you want it glossy or matt? Perhaps her stuff is reflecting from a source of light... Get test samples and look at 'em in the space of the furniture.
2006-07-12 06:44:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, fisrt pain everything white and then paint is black. It will turn out lighter but paint again so it will look black. :O
2006-07-12 07:38:02 · answer #6 · answered by Darya K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a black primer that used a green base to the black
2006-07-13 02:06:49 · answer #7 · answered by arieswitchmommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Properly priming it will prevent purple.
2006-07-12 06:06:59 · answer #8 · answered by microsvc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prime it first with white paint
2006-07-12 06:07:11 · answer #9 · answered by justme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy pre-mixed industrial enamel.
2006-07-12 06:14:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋