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What is the best technique and paint to use to change dressers from cherry finish to black paint

DONNA · Answer

I just finished painting my coffee table, end tables and a 5pc kitchen set using chalk paint. I will never use any other paint on my projects again, no sanding, priming, nothing, just use chalk paint and seal with whatever finish you want used wax. I used Annie Sloan paint, it is pricey but I promise it goes so far, so don't let the price scare you away. You can also make your own, google it, several different methods for doing so. Finishing your project, I tried a satin polyurethane on table tops but wasn't pleased with the shininess, so on kitchen set I used Annie wax, but again, you can buy cheaper at Menards or home depot. Annie pain is $35.00 a qt., yes expensive but I mixed 2 qts for the color I wanted and still have 2/3 left, honestly, you use so little, and if a 2nd coat is needed, I suggest mixing with a little water. Hope this helps...chalk paint is a true blessing, fast, no prep, usually covers i1 coat! happy painting!

Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction · Answer

I also love chalk paint as Donna suggested. However I had great results with a minwax stain that is in a tube, shade called ebony black. It is NOT your typical stain, goes on like paint and can be applied with a sponge brush. It does not have any odor and is perfect for achieving the Pottery Barn black finish. I have recommended this to several friends who also loved it. Under $8 a tube and goes further than you would expect! My Lowe's and Home Depot carry it.

Julie Benson-Grant · Answer

Personally, I don't care for chalk paint or the distressing. So, if you want to paint and end up with a polished surface then I can help. I buy paint with a built-in primer, so priming isn't necessary. My personal favorite is high gloss, but you can use any sheen that appeals to you. I then use a roller to apply paint - and I use a 4' roller, much easier to get into small spaces and crevices. I always do at least two coats, sometimes more depending on the color. Black is one of those colors. It is important that you give it plenty of time to 'cure' so that you don't mar the surface with indentations. If you like, you can then seal it with an appropriate sheen of polyurethane. The important thing is that it takes time, but you will end up with something that you really love.

Good luck!

Jeani Miller Miner · Answer

Use don't have to distress chalk paint. I would absolutely use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in color of your choosing. Follow up with a coat of Annie Sloan Clear Wax. Wipe off the excess wax, sand lightly if you wish then buff, buff, buff. You'll end up with a gorgeous luster that looks (and lasts) like a high end finish. If your piece will get a lot of use and glasses and stuff might be placed on it without coasters do two coats of wax. If for any reason a water mark/ring is made, simply buff out the ring, apply a little more wax and buff it once again. You simply can't go wrong with these products.
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Melinda Lockwood · Answer

It's not real cherry is it? If it is, I would never paint it. If it is not 'real' cherry, just use whatever type,of pain you like best. Sand lightly and then move forward with your favorite black paint. Like it shiney? Go with gloss. like it flat? Use chase paint. Have fun!

Johnavallance82 · Answer

I would go for a Satin finish - not so hard and unforgiving as gloss and more durable than matt.

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