What to use to paint wood black??

Question

I have a set of draws that are wood and currently painted pink. i want to paint them black and i want to know what sort of paint am i meant to use. Do i just use normal paint of do i use a black lacquer.. HELP!!

Answer 1

prime it dark gray with a gripper primer or shellac primer ask them to tint the primer at depot or the paint store i use and sell glidden dulux paints so im biased but putting one coat of any black over pink wont cover so prime then paint and if its in a lot of use use a satin enamel in latex semi glosses can crackle on furnature and later flat will were but satin is a softer cating and can take some use and banging ,, and stains would have to be on sanded stripped wood

Answer 2

Black Stain or Black Paint or Black Lacquer

Either of those are fine.

Answer 3

you should by stripping off the old paint. then iuse trem clat paint. it seems to cover well and holds it,s color a long time. but preporation is the differance between doing an average job and a great job. take your time and you will proud of the jod you have accomplished good luck and good refinishing. MR c

Answer 4

It is up to you. Use a good interior paint. If you are expecting heavy use age, I would use a good exterior latex paint. Exterior can ALWAYS be used on the interior for added protection, but interior cannot be used on the exterior.

Answer 5

I would think a water based acrylic...in a gloss if you want it shiny, or a matte finish if want just plain black Try Home Depot or Lowes