How to Paint a Coffee Table Black

Matching all of your furniture to the dcor of your home can be easier said than done. If you've found the perfect coffee table, but it does not quite match your other furniture, walls or overall design scheme, paint it yourself. Black is one of the most popular colors of paint to choose for furniture, as it goes with almost anything. Black can be used to accent a room with darker dcor, such as dark wood and fire place, or to create a contrast and make the piece stand out in a lighter room. Using the right paint and the right techniques for your surface will have that coffee table painted black and complimenting your dcor in no time.

Instructions

Metal tables

1

Scrub the metal surface with steel wool pads to remove any rust or stains on the surface.

2

Lay down a drop cloth or large piece of cardboard to cover the surrounding area. The cloth should extend at least a foot beyond the table in all directions. Set the table on the drop cloth.

3

Shake the paint can for two minutes to loosen the paint. Hold the can 10 to 12 inches from the surface of the table and spray in a continuous motion from one end to the other.

4

Repeat for all surfaces of the table. Let the first coat dry completely (consult the product for drying time) before applying a second coat. Allow all coats to dry completely before returning the table to use.

Wooden table

5

Lay down a drop cloth or piece of cardboard to protect the surrounding area from paint. Wipe the surface of the wood with a damp rag or cloth to remove dust or dirt.

6

Sand the wooden surface with fine grit sandpaper, 140 grain or higher. This will make the surface more receptive of paint. Rub the table down with a sticky tack cloth to remove sanding dust.

7

Prime the surface of the wood with a dark stain or wood primer. Paint in even strokes. The primer or stain provides an even surface to which the paint can adhere.

8

Apply the black paint over the surface. Allow the first coat to dry completely before applying the second (consult the product information for drying time). Apply at least two coats; the number of coats needed can vary depending on the product you use.

9

Allow all coats of paint to dry completely before returning the table to use.