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Black wood paint at MissPompadour: discover our range of shades
Black is like every other colour: not all blacks are the same. Black paint for wood can be deep, dark and simply black. That's the shade Black with Black from the MissPompadour Just Paint collection. With just a touch of grey and a soft violet shimmer, Black with Velvet adds an interesting, gentle note. The chalk paints from CosyColours and LittlePomp are currently only available in Germany and Austria. Black with Slate and CosyColours Secret Grey, on the other hand, are extremely dark anthracite shades. Thanks to the added colour pigments, they look softer than Black with Black. Brown with Black is a warm, nearly-black shade. The almost black Green with Black has subtle green tones, and its counterpart Blue with Black has a slight blue shimmer.
To choose the right black wood paint, the most important thing is to think about how much wear and tear your piece will take. Is it a chest of drawers that stands indoors and rarely gets heavy use? Or do you want to paint window frames or a front door that are exposed to wind and weather with black wood paint? Will your black wood paint go on kitchen fronts that are cleaned with household cleaner almost every day? Don't worry, though: finding the right black wood paint is easier than you think!
At MissPompadour, you'll find black paint for wood in the Easy Eggshell! quality. You'll also find a nearly-black shade in the CosyColours chalk collection, which you can use to paint wood black. Below, you'll find out which black paint for wood suits which use.
Black wood paint, matt to satin, for indoors
Indoors, you can use all paint qualities from MissPompadour. If you want satin surfaces that are extremely hard-wearing and very easy to care for, choose the wood paint quality Easy Eggshell. Surfaces painted this way feel lovely to the touch and are resistant to pressure, scratches, and cleaning products. This black wood paint is suitable for chairs and tables, as well as for indoor stair treads or doors.
The chalk varnish from CosyColours is a little more delicate and suitable for indoor use only. With it, you get completely matt, velvety surfaces that look incredibly elegant. The matt surfaces work especially well as a black furniture paint for a vintage-look ambience.
Both wood paint qualities are available in many different shades, including some interesting blacks.
Painting wood black outdoors
If you want to paint a front door, a garage door, or window frames or shutters, your black wood paint needs to be weatherproof and UV-resistant. Our Balkon & Garten Lack is a good choice, as is the wood paint variant MissPompadour Easy Eggshell!. Black wood paint in this quality also works beautifully on garden furniture, garden fences, or a garden shed. Just bear in mind that even these sturdy paints can't cope with standing water, so they aren't suitable for surfaces where water often collects (e.g. flat roofs or floor tiles).
Tip: Once you've decided on a paint quality and a shade, why not order your tools along with your paint? That way, you save on delivery costs and a trip to the DIY shop.
Black paint for wood in a range of uses
Black wood paint looks really chic. Perhaps you'll use it on a bedside table, or on the doors of your kitchen cupboards. Get inspired by the many members of our painting community, who have already painted their kitchens and other projects black with great results. You'll find detailed instructions on how to paint your wooden furniture here.
Our paints don't just stick to wood, by the way, but to many other surfaces too. If your kitchen has a plastic veneer finish, that's no problem either. Just remember to apply our primer MissPompadour To Bond & Block first.
Black shades can also give furniture in other rooms a lift. Pick your favourite from the black shades and let a table top, chairs, or a sideboard in the dining room appear in a completely new light. Is the paint on your piano damaged? Then treat it to a deep black finish!
Black wood paint for doors and windows
If you paint your door and window frames black on the outside, your whole house takes on a completely new look. Why not paint your front door with black wood paint? A black finish on the outside looks especially elegant against a white façade. Perhaps you'll add a black garage door too. And of course, you can also give the outside of your window frames a lift with black paint.
We recommend choosing a slightly toned-down shade so the contrast with the white render isn't too harsh. Green with Black or Black with Velvet look great. Inside, you can paint your front door and window frames in a neutral light shade or match them to the colour of the room.
Staircase: paint wood black for a real statement
Do you have a dull wooden staircase at home? Then you've got a new project: tackle those stair treads with black wood paint. A coat of the primer To Bond & Block creates the perfect base for your black paint.
Leave the primer to dry overnight, then apply the first coat of black. Once the paint is dry, the second coat follows. Finally, give the stairs extra stability with MissPompadour To Seal.
By the way, if you start by painting only every second step, you can keep using the staircase while you work.
Painting a garden shed and fence with black wood paint
A garden shed and garden fence can also be given a lift with black wood paint. On large surfaces, it's always worth working with rollers and using brushes only for corners and hard-to-reach spots. If you want to tackle larger outdoor projects with black paint, it can be helpful to use a paint spray system.
How do you combine black wood varnish?
How many coats of varnish are needed on wood for the black wood varnish to cover well?
Black paint usually only gives even, rich coverage on wood after several thin coats. A paint finish with MissPompadour paints should always be applied in 2 coats. That's when the black shades develop their gorgeous depth and brilliance.
Can I paint the black wood varnish a light colour again later?
You can easily paint over the black surfaces with light shades later on.
What effect does black wood varnish have?
Black blends in wonderfully with its surroundings. It can look elegant, but also create a modern, clean look. Even antique furniture can have an interesting effect with black varnish.
Is black a modern wood colour?
Black wood colour is a real classic. Whether a piece of furniture with minimalist shapes or a Wilhelminian-style oak cabinet is finished with black varnish, you will always achieve a great effect. You can also use black paint to create a modern, contemporary look on steps or banisters.
Does black varnish go well with light-coloured furniture?
If you combine light-coloured and black furniture in one room, they can complement each other wonderfully.
