Paint furniture black with Black furniture paint: Ideas & tips

Sustainable and individual upcycling with black furniture paint

Furniture paint instead of throwing it away: it is sustainable to give furniture that you no longer like or that no longer fits into a room a new lease of life with a new furniture colour. The environment and not least your wallet will be happy about it. By the way, as with all colours, black is by no means the same as black. There is also a wide colour scheme for black varnishes.

There are shades of black that are completely dark, such as our Black with Black. Black with Velvet contains a small amount of grey pigment and has a purple touch, which makes it appear softer. MissPompadour also offers black shades such as the dark Blue with Black, which tends towards blue, and the dark Green with Black, which has a slight green tinge. All these shades are known as near-black shades.

Black is popular because it is easy to combine. Not only grey and white tones complement black well. Strong, intense colour shades such as orange or yellow also look very attractive in combination with black. What's more, black is not only easy to combine, it also goes well with practically any interior design style. Whether your piece of furniture is a flea market find or an heirloom, you can give it an interesting look with black colour. But you can also give modern, more minimalist furniture with clear shapes a new shine with black furniture paint. And boring kitchen furniture can suddenly look downright elegant with a coat of black paint. Why not paint the metal fridge at the same time?

Paint furniture black: These varnishes are suitable

MissPompadour offers 2 paint qualities in shades of black - Eggshell Varnish and Matt Varnish. The colour shades in the Just paint Collection are also available as matching black wall paints. You can find another near-black shade in the CosyColours chalk varnish collection with Secret Grey.

Eggshell Varnish: Ideal varnish for surfaces subject to heavy wear and tear

The Eggshell Varnish variant creates a silky matt, very easy-care surface. The use of Eggshell Varnish is always recommended when a surface needs to be very hard-wearing. This is because coatings with this type of varnish are resistant to pressure, impact and scratches. You should therefore paint kitchen furniture black with Eggshell Varnish furniture lacquer. You can also use it to paint chairs and tables. However, this type of varnish is not only suitable for indoor use, but can also be used for garden furniture. This is because Eggshell Varnish is weatherproof.

Matt Varnish: Matt black furniture varnish for the vintage look

Matt Varnish is the other lacquer variant of the environmentally friendly furniture paint from MissPompadour. A coat of this furniture paint in black gives the surface of your furniture a powdery, velvety, completely matt look. Matt Varnish is suitable for painting indoors and the matt colour is particularly effective when designing furniture with a vintage look, as it is reminiscent of old times. With matt black furniture paint and your creativity, you can create a great shabby style on chests of drawers and cabinets indoors. Your furniture will look nostalgic and elegant.

Despite everything, this lacquer variant is easy to maintain and, like Eggshell Varnish, easy to apply. By the way, have you ever thought about painting the inside of a cabinet or cupboard that you have finished in a black-black colour shade with an attractive contrasting colour or decorating it with a matching MissPompadour non-woven wallpaper?

Using black furniture colour correctly

There are a few things you should bear in mind when painting with black-black furniture paint. First and foremost, it is very important that you remove all dirt and dust from your furniture. Old layers of wax should be sanded off. If you want to work on varnished wood, you can simply paint over the old varnish if it is undamaged. If the old varnish is flaking in some places, you must sand it before painting.

If you are painting a surface made of untreated wood, it is advisable to prepare it with a primer. MissPompadour To Bond & Block closes the pores so that you need much less black paint.

If your surface consists of other materials such as plastic veneer, glass or metal, you should definitely work with a primer. This ensures that your black furniture paint adheres properly to smooth surfaces. We recommend using MissPompadour To Bond & Block in all of these cases. This way, you can be sure of a perfect painting result.

Once the primer has dried, you can apply the black furniture lacquer in 2 coats. If your piece of furniture is subject to heavy use, you can reinforce it again with MissPompadour To Seal at the end. If you are looking for a nostalgic finish, you can also apply our colourless wood wax to matt varnishes.

Furniture: Black colour for an elegant ambience in the dining room

In the living area, you can achieve an interesting, often even dramatic effect with black furniture paint. Why not paint the top of your dining table with black furniture varnish? As a table top is particularly hard-wearing, we recommend stabilising it with MissPompadour To Seal. You might also like to treat an old metal locker with furniture lacquer in a black colour. This will give you an industrial-style piece of furniture.

Black furniture paint in the bedroom

Painting furniture black in the bedroom can have an interesting, elegant effect, but can also quickly appear gloomy. If your aim is to create a cosy, friendly atmosphere, then be careful with black. But a few accents in black colours on a bedside table or a lampshade can help you achieve a great painting result.

Colourful kitchen: set calming accents with black furniture colour

A black kitchen radiates elegance. But even if you prefer a more colourful look, it's still worth using black accents such as black chairs to create a calming effect. If you want to make painting your kitchen furniture your next project, first take a look at the surfaces. Does your kitchen have a plastic veneer or is it made of wood?

Why not take a look at our Kitchen painting blog. Here you'll find inspiration and all our expertise on this topic. Our friendly customer service team will be happy to advise you on the choice of black colour shades and support you with your project.

Order furniture lacquer in black matt to satin matt at MissPompadour

In addition to the pure black of Black with Black, the Just paint Collection at MissPompadour includes black shades with pigments that make them a little softer. Black with Slate, for example, contains grey pigments and Green with Black, as the name suggests, contains green pigments. Black with Velvet has a slightly bluish-purple shimmer in the light.

It's best to have a set of colour cards sent to you to compare the black colours. The MissPompadour colour cards are postcard-sized and can be removed individually so that you can find your perfect black wood colour.

Frequently asked questions & answers about the furniture colour black

• Black furniture - which matching wall paints brighten up the room?
  All friendly light colours, including warm tones, create light and a cosy atmosphere. Black furniture stands out well against these colours.
• Do I need to sand before painting furniture?
  Sanding is only necessary if the old paint is peeling. The furniture paint will adhere to smooth surfaces such as plastic, metal or glass if they are primed with MissPompadour To Bond & Block.
• Do all shades of black match?
  No, because black shades can be very different depending on which pigments they also contain.