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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