Creating Rustic Antique Black Bar Stools is an easy project that can be accomplished in one weekend. To start this Rustic Antique Black Bar Stools Paint Technique project you will need to spend at least one weekend, but maybe a little more time.
Any real wood or cheap plain fake wood Bar Stools are perfect for this Rustic Antique Black Paint Technique.
Here is a list of supplies you will need to start making this Rustic Antique Black Bar Stools:
Grey Primer
Paint (2 colors: black and either barn red or true red)
Roller paint brushes
A variety of 2″, 3″, or 4″ paint brushes
Wood stain
Glaze
Sandpaper
Drop clothes
Wood Bar Stools
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Now, start sanding the surface of your plain Bar Stools. Once you have the surface lightly sanded, you should wipe off the dust with a clean dry clothe. An old white t-shirt will work perfectly here.
Now, you are ready to put a coat of primer. If you are using a cheap fake wood Bar Stools this is a very important step. Your Rustic Antique Black Paint Technique will not stick to your surface if you don’t sand and then prime your Bar Stools surface.
If you want a rough more rustic Antique Black Bar Stools try putting the primer on with one of the 4″ brushes. This will give texture and create the look of real wood. If you prefer the smoother look you can roll the paint on with any type of paint roller. A foam roller will create the smoothest surface.
Allow your primer to dry completely.
Put on a coat of your base paint. This is either a true red color or barn red color. You could do a brownish red. This paint should not be the actual color you want your bookcase to end up, but the color you want to show through when you finish the Rustic Antique Black Bar Stools.
Now you are ready to paint your surface with the real color you wish it to be. I always recommend painting a black or extremely dark charcoal gray color for true Rustic Antique Black Bar Stools.
Once your Rustic Antique Black Bar Stools color has dried you are ready to start roughing it up. Start by using the sand paper to rough up edges and other areas that would typically be used over time.
Once you have finished sanding the Bar Stools surface wipe the surface down with a clean dry cloth. That old white t-shirt will work well here again. You can stop at this point, but if you want to go the extra mile you can use a mixture of ½ wood stain and ½ glaze to darken your piece. This darkening will mimic years of dirt and the aging process.
Start by mixing you paint and glaze in a plastic container. Use a white rag or another old t-shirt to rub the stain onto the Bar Stools.
You can do this process until you achieve the Rustic Antique Black Bar Stools look you want for your vintage family room, retro home office, retro kitchen, and little boy’s room.
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