How to Paint a Dining Room Table Black?

Hello. I purchased a vintage-style wooden dining table and saw potential in styling it in my way to make it stand out. I do a lot of DIY stuff related to home decor, so this wasn’t a new thing for me. I painted the table and chairs black to bring out that flair I had in my. So, I can show you how to paint a dining room table black. The process starts with prepping, followed by cleaning and so on. I’ll describe everything below.

How to Paint Dining Table Black?

Here is the process you can follow:

1. Start by preparing the space by covering the floor and other nearby items with protective sheets.

2. Now, clean the table with a good degreasing cleaner. Rinse the table with clean water. Then, wipe with another clean and dry cloth.

3. Fill any gaps or cracks with wood filler. Use a putty knife to seal the imperfections. Let the filler dry completely.

4. Once the table has dried, use 150-grit sandpaper and medium-grit pro foam pads and scuff everything up. This is needed to remove the previous finish and roughen the surface a bit so that the paint and primer can stick well in the process regarding how to paint a dining table black.

5. Wipe the table and chairs to remove dust due to sanding with a tack cloth afterwards.

6. Use a black primer to help the paint stick better and block stains. I used a spray bottle to prime, thinned with 20 percent water, as it worked for me, but it isn’t necessary.

7. Use a paint sprayer for the chairs, too. Lay the chairs on their backs to begin priming. Flip them and spray again. You can stand them up and then spray the leftover regions.

8. Spray another coat of the primer after the first one has dried.

9. Sand the surface again with a sander and wipe them with a tack cloth.

10. Use an alkyd or enamel paint to paint the table and chairs. Apply a couple of coats, giving drying time between each coat. Wait for a day before you start using the table and chairs.

This is how to paint a dining room table black. I hope it helps.