I want to use black lacquer on an old rocking chair.

Question

Can you find black lacquer as a paint?  Do you have to paint it black first and then apply a  glossy clear coat?

Janet Pizaro · Answer

http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-apply-a-black-lacquer-finishhttp://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-apply-a-black-lacquer-finish

Ann Cherkas Halstead · Answer

i would paint first then use a spray lacquer

Sharon · Answer

Here are directions.... http://www.doityourself.com/stry/how-to-apply-a-black-lacquer-finish If you have a garage, I would hang the piece from the rafters after creating a plastic envelope for spraying by hanging plastic drop sheets and using a cloth drop cloth on the floor.

Lacquer.... http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/clear-protective-finishes/lacquer/?jt=1&jap=1t2&js=1&jsid=38220&jcpid=8a8ae4b54bfa04d8014c6dc47b660328&jkId=gcp:se_38220:t_kwd-15417728537:ag_19773500229:cp_275144229:n_g:d_c:cr_76551406029:fi_&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgIPOBRDnARIsAHA1X3S7hLpKq_CXp7Z7no-dIQOg44j5aTpNw-_SX4sUjkl6BnJETuIQ_VYaAvPMEALw_wcB

A couple alternatives that I've used and like the finish is https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Q0UYPG/ref=asc_df_B004Q0UYPG5177188/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997&creativeASIN=B004Q0UYPG&linkCode=df0&hvadid=193184886406&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10143651982574637649&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9033057&hvtargid=pla-305656882240

I have also taken stuff to the autobody shop and had great finishes applied.

Mary Svec · Answer

Lacquer is a fast drying paint and best used as a spray to get a smooth finish. Spray several very thin coats. No clear coat should be needed.

Bra28885147 · Answer

Go to Kelly-Moore paints. Tell them what you are wanting to do. They will take care of you.

KattywhampusLOL · Answer

Hello Linda Dalimonte :) I would first like to say BE SURE TO WEAR A FACE MASK FOR PROTECTION even though they aren't doing it in a video demonstration or two. I would wash the chair really well, then sand it, and then wipe it down (so the black paint has something to hold on to) then prime it, paint it black and lacquer it with clear lacquer. Below are videos showing how others have done it. Good Luck and thanks for coming to HOMETALK for answers :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU6K2QwZnL0

Below is a written tutorial AND the video showing how to do it:

http://www.alchemyfineliving.com/blog/how-to-paint-furniture-with-lacquer/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xc6A4iwI08