Black Ladder Back Chairs

It's time for Themed Furniture Makeover Day again. This months theme is "Black". I have grown to appreciate furniture in black over the years. I decided to tackle some chairs that a friend of mine had given me and had been sitting in the garage waiting for a makeover...

I had been on the fence about painting them and wasn't sure what colour to choose if I did.

I decided to give it a go with paint that I already had in my stash… my favourite black "Cast Iron Skillet" by Blackberry House Paint.

And I decided to give it a go with my newest toy… my sprayer from HomeRight.  I have been wanting to give one of these sprayers a try for a long time. Thank you HomeRight!

They were in rough shape and I don't think any amount of oil would have given the wood or caning enough protection. I began by wiping them down with hydrogen peroxide and water to kill any mold that might have been on them and then with vinegar and water and a damp cloth. I sanded off the varnish as much as I could.

I added some water to thin out the paint a little as the instructions for the sprayer recommended and almost had enough paint to finish both of them, but then had to go out and buy some more. I figured since I was using the same paint and colour that all I needed to do was put the sprayer in a large plastic bag until I got back...

… but when I got back and added more paint, I could not get the sprayer to work.  I thought I had broken the piece as it was only my second time using it and there were various warning about that sort of thing happening as a result of not cleaning right away… but after taking it apart for cleaning I saw that the nozzle was closed shut from the paint drying onto it… What a

relief that I hadn't ruined it after all, and I assure you it won't happen again! ;o)

I know how durable "Blackberry House" paint is and will have to do some research as far as what protective coating to use. I would use wax, but if these chairs are used on a porch with the sun beating down on them, wax may not be the best coating. Any suggestions?

Make sure to check out all of the other "BLACK" themed furniture pieces that my friends have linked below…

Blessings,
Lucy

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What's It Wednesdays @ Ivy &  Elephants
Before and After Linkup @ Thrifty Decor Chick
Swing into Spring @ DIY by Design
Talented Tuesdays @ Home Remedies
Dream Create Inspire @ Vintage Refined
From Dream to Reality @ The DIY dreamer
Swing into Spring @ DIY by Design
Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style
Vintage Inspiration Party @ My Salvaged Treasures
Creative Spark @ Weekend Craft
Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson
Home and Garden Thursday @ A Delightsome Life
Share Your Style @ Common Ground
Feathered Nest Fridays @ French Country Cottage
Creativity Unleashed @ Practically Functional
Fridays Unfolded @ Nancherrow
Shabbilicous Fridays @ The Shabby Art Boutique
Inspiration Friday @ The Painted Drawer
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
A morning Cup of Joe @ The Cottage Market
Simple and Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme
DIY Inspired @ The Girl Creative
Anything Blue Friday @ The Dedicated House
Upcycled Link Party @ Funky Junk Interiors
Saturday Sparks @ Pieced Pastimes
Share it One More Time @ One More Time Events
Sundays at Home @ Thoughts From Alice
Something to Talk About @ Spain Hill Farm
Inspire Me Monday @ Sand  and Sisal
The Scoop @ Stone Gable
Creative Spark @ Two Purple Couches