What to use painting a dresser black?

I love Fusion mineral paint. It takes almost no prep and holds up amazing. Their Coal Black is gorgeous.

Chalk paint is always easy to use.

Hi Carrie,

You can use latex, acrylic, or oil-based paint. You can also use spray paint as well. Each of these has pros and cons:

• Latex, acrylic, and oil-based paints have little to no fumes and can be used indoors. Unfortunately, improper painting techniques can result in visible brush strokes and tackiness. Brushes used for oil-based paints will need to be cleaned with paint thinner, which can create headache-causing fumes.
• For a sleek finish, consider using a black enamel paint with a semi-gloss finish. Enamel paints dry harder than other paints, so they're a durable option for furniture.
• Spray paint is fast and easy to use. It creates a smooth finish, and you will not have to clean any brushes afterwards. You will have to work in a well-ventilated area to prevent lightheadedness.

Paint comes in all sorts of finishes, with its own benefits and drawbacks:

• Glossy finishes look elegant, but they show any imperfections in the paint and wood, such as brush strokes and dents. Glossy finishes can also be easily marred.
• Satin or semi-gloss finishes are decent at hiding imperfections, and are easier to maintain than glossy surfaces.
• Matte surfaces hide imperfections the best, but they can look simplistic.
• A chalk finish gives you a matte surface that hides imperfections well. It needs a sealer or a wax to protect it or it will chip off.

ref: https://www.wikihow.com/Paint-Furniture-Black#:~:text=To%20paint%20furniture%20black%2C%20use%20a%20latex%2C%20acrylic%2C,to%20use%20and%20results%20in%20a%20smoother%20finish.

here is info to help you, Carrie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suD0TBhj6T0

Glossy black paint can make a piece look very sophtiscated. I usually resort to either Krylon or Rustoleum spray paints as the work well. Just apply two to three light coats rather than spraying too heavily once.

Clean with TSP.

I have painted multiple pieces of furniture black with RustOleum Painter's Touch. It is durable and applies easily. If you are going to prime first, consider having your primer tinted to make covering easier.

Hello. Very exciting project. I want to paint 2 dining chairs black myself.

Chalk paint is an excellent solution to consider. Please consider popping by this bloggers website for her wonderful accessories and furniture chalk painted rehabs. She details useful repair products, techniques and has a nice result. Many items are from the thrift store or furniture pieces donated to her are given a glorious new life.

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What other Hometalkers did

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/dressers/chic-black-painted-dresser-11525529

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/paint/furniture/chippy-painted-black-dresser-44283709

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/dressers/diy-painted-dresser-29171000

Hi Carrie, did you see this Hometalk project? She used General Finishes Lamp Black for her paint and it turned out beautiful. Here is a link

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/dressers/chic-black-painted-dresser-11525529

This will show you how to paint it black: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suD0TBhj6T0&t=40s

Drop clothes small roller pan to put paint in to carry it I use takeout. Ontainers like from soup.

Chalk paint

If you get the paint Allinone you don’t need to strip it,sand it prime it. Just wash with Murphy’s oil soap to get all the wax off and then paint.

I use Fusion Mineral Paint in Coal Black on everything I paint black. I've painted furniture, the railings, and many DIY projects.

You can use about any paint. Latex would likely be the easiest. Be sure to clean the piece well of dust, grease, and dirt. If you're painting over a previous finish, you might need to lightly sand or use a primer.

Chalk paint will be perfect and wax it with top coat wax ...super easy .. always comes out beautiful