How to Cover Black Paint
Painting over black wall paint is one of the toughest colors to cover up. It can really be an annoying task and will end up being very time consuming. You will need to do several coats in order to make sure that the black paint is not visible any longer.
Things You'll Need:
- One sponge
- Mild soap
- One sanding block
- Two cans of primer
- Two cans of paint
- A microfiber cloth
- Paint roller
- Paintbrush
- Sponge the wall. In order for the black paint to completely be covered in the end, you will need to use a sponge and mild soap to sponge the wall clean. Wait about a day for the wall to dry.
- Sand the wall. Use a sanding block and rub every inch of the wall with even strokes. Using a sanding block will help the primer stay on the wall.
- Clean off the dust from the sanding block. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the wall and remove any dust the sanding block has left behind.
- Apply primer. You will need to start off with just one coat of primer. Use a paint roller to apply the primer to the wall. Make sure to get every crevice and inch of the wall for better results. Give the first coat of primer about a day to dry and then apply a second coat of primer to your wall. Depending on color and if the black wall is still visible, you may even need to apply a third coat.
- Apply the paint. After all the coats of primer are completely dry and you can no longer see a darker shade underneath, you then can apply the paint you chose for the wall. Allow the paint to dry overnight and see what it looks like in the morning. If the wall is still not to your liking, apply a second coat of paint.