And I thoroughly enjoyed painting and distressing with Athenian Black – which is why I think it’s the best black paint for furniture. I just love how Chalk Paint can make a piece look vintage, shabby chic, or even sleek and modern depending on how you use it. Also – wax takes about 30 days to fully cure, so use it only lightly for the first month or so.Īnd here’s the Athenian Black Chalk Painted nightstand: It comes off fairly easily when washing – but don’t worry about the cloth, you can just toss it in the trash.ĭepending how much use your piece will get, you might need 1-3 coats of wax for protection. One word of warning: If you apply the black wax with a lint-free cloth, you’ll probably end up with some wax on your fingers. You can compare the photos above and below to see the difference. It gives it a gorgeous rich finish and covers up those gray edges from when we sanded earlier. However, I recommend using black wax directly over the black Chalk Paint. Because if you use too much, then wipe a little clear wax over the top and it removes some of the black. The clear wax acts as a barrier and lets you control how much black wax is actually applied. Normally when using black wax over other paint colors, it’s best to use clear wax first and then black on top. You can apply it with a brush, but I prefer to use a lint-free cloth. The best topcoat to use after Chalk Painting furniture black is Black Wax. How to Use Black Wax with Black Chalk Paint Repeat in sections until the paper is completely glued and let it dry. Don’t use too much glue or you’ll have a mess, and might tear the paper if it’s thin. Apply a thin layer across the front of the paper and then press it down – gently rub back and forth for 1-2 minutes. You can also glue the paper on with different products, but I usually use matte Mod Podge and a foam brush. I don’t always line drawers but it does give a makeover an extra special finishing touch, like a surprise inside. You can line drawers with different types of materials – poster board, scrapbook paper, contact paper, fabric, a large map, wrapping paper, etc. First I measured the drawer and then measured/marked the same area on the poster board.Ĭut carefully – it’s better to cut it a little too big and then trim off the excess after. I wanted this piece to be fun and a little modern, so I bought this animal print poster board to line the drawer. It’s up to you how much you want to distress – I prefer the “less is more” approach. If you keep sanding, you will see some of the original wood finish peek through. Wipe the sanding dust away and I’ll tell you how to overcome the gray edges just a little further below after we line the drawers. You can see in these photos that once you sand the black Chalk Paint, the edges will look light gray. Once it’s all dry, lightly sand the piece for smoothness and more on the edges and curves to distress it. I applied about 2-3 coats of black Chalk Paint on this Ethan Allen nightstand. However, it dries pretty quickly, so once you’re done with the first coat, you should be able to start the second coat right away. If you brush over the same area before it’s completely dry, you’ll end up with a lot more texture than you probably expected. Use a good quality brush – Purdy has always been my favorite brand.Ĭhalk Paint is really thick, so brush it on and then leave that area to dry while you move onto the next area. You only might need to prime (with a clear or tinted primer) if painting laminate furniture (fake wood) or a slick surface. Previously, Graphite was the closest color option to black and it’s really more of a dark gray like a chalkboard.Īthenian Black is a true black and doesn’t need any priming for bleed through. Next it’s time to paint! Athenian Black Chalk Paint is a gorgeous deep black that Annie Sloan just released in the last couple years. How to Paint Furniture with Black Chalk Paint (If you look straight on though, the pull looks centered on the drawer.) So that’s why I only drilled one new hole… they needed to be a little off-center due to the bolts. If you look at the gold pull below, you’ll see that the bolts aren’t centered with the front of the arrow. Next, I drilled a new hole for the new drawer pull with my trusty drill/driver and filled the old hole with wood filler. (Learn all about How to Prep Furniture for Painting here and How to Chalk Paint Furniture here.) I used 220-grit to remove a little of the clear topcoat, although it’s not always necessary to sand before using Chalk Paint. Discover all my favorite brands and tools for doing DIY makeovers here.įirst, make sure the piece is clean and lightly sanded. *This post contains some affiliate links so you can easily find the products I use and recommend. I got a can of Athenian Black from the local Annie Sloan Chalk Paint stockist and planned to use this animal print poster board as part of the project.
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