Black painted furniture is all the rage these days. But how do you know which black paint to choose? Do you want matte black furniture paint? Do you want satin black furniture paint? Which brand of paint should you use? The options are endless but I’m here to share with you my top tips and tricks for painting black furniture!
The Best Matte Black Furniture Paint
My hands-down all-time furniture paint is a chalk paint by Dixie Belle paint company. If you’re new here, I highly suggest checking out my post for why I choose Dixie Belle paint. When I first began painting furniture, I used leftover wall paint that I had laying around or opted for the easiest route, and bought spray paint. While both of these options worked, the process was a bit difficult because either of these paints were specifically designed for painting furniture. I learned about Dixie Belle chalk paint from my friend who had found the paint at a local antique store. Since then, I have been hooked and have been using it for many years with success!
My favorite matte black furniture paint is called Caviar by Dixie Belle. It has incredible coverage and dries quickly. It’s also very durable and you do not need to prep the furniture piece beforehand (like sanding or priming…of course you should always clean your wood furniture before painting). It also does not need to be sealed. I call that a win!
Satin Black Furniture Paint
To create a satin finish on your painted furniture, you can still use the same Caviar paint but add a sealer. This will change the look of your finished project and give it a satin appearance and feel. My favorite sealer for creating a finish look, which also happens to be waterproof (great for nightstands or end tables!) is Gator Hide. Check out this post to see how to apply Gator Hide.
DIY Painted Furniture
If you’re here, there’s a good chance you are looking to makeover a piece of furniture yourself. I love that…and you have definitely come to the right place! I have several furniture painting tutorials to help you paint a piece you will love for years to come!
You may have an old dresser or nightstand laying around that you just can’t part with, but would love to repurpose it. Or maybe you bought a piece of furniture that you just couldn’t pass up because it had unique design elements. I’ve been there time and time again! I truly believe that painting furniture yourself is very rewarding. You can completely dictate the end outcome; the colors, the decal designs, the finish, and so much more.
Before and After Black Painted Bedroom Furniture
Check out this tutorial for How To Use Dixie Belle Chalk Paint To Makeover A Boring Old Dresser
Check out this tutorial for How To Apply Decorative Transfers to Drawer Sides
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! In fact, spray painting furniture is very easy. However, you have to be very careful to not get spray paint in areas that you do not want paint. Be sure to tape off any areas that you do not want to paint with painters tape.
The easiest way to add gold accents to furniture is by using a gold paint which is sold at many local craft stores. Alternatively, you can Rub ‘n Buff, a wax metallic product, to add a ‘touch of gilding’ to just about any surface. Read more about how to use Rub ‘n Buff and the 12 colors it comes in.
The easiest way to change the color of furniture hardware is spray paint. Many paint companies now offer extremely durable paint for metal that comes in various colors. Check out this tutorial for how to paint screws and hardware.
Hand painting, stencils, decoupage and furniture decals are some of the ways you can add decorative designs to dresser drawers. For a full tutorial applying furniture decals, check out how to apply decorative transfers to drawer sides.