We spoke to benjamin moore color and design expert hannah yeo about her best tips for decorating with dark paint.
I want to paint my room black.
It makes the room feel warm and cosy there is a whole understanding that if a room is low on light and small you paint it white to make it feel bigger wrong embrace the small dark room by painting it a dark colour.
The best paint for furniture especially in the kitchen is non toxic acrylic.
A freshly painted room can have a big impact on your home.
Deep colors blur the edges of walls creating an illusion of an endless and expansive room.
Learning how to paint a room can involve mastering the steps for painting walls and ceilings as well as careful preparation and cleanup.
If you don t prime the wood first the paint may sink right into the wood and you will need more paint to get a nice finish.
You ll also want to choose a satin or semi gloss finish.
Are you afraid of the dark.
Now that you know the proper steps on how to paint a room get the supplies you need such as paint roller covers paint trays and more.
Or use a paint primer in one.
For a sleek finish consider using a black enamel paint with a semi gloss finish.
However using regular paint is an option as well.
If using black stain i don t think you need to add the.
Unfortunately improper painting techniques can result in visible brush strokes and tackiness.
There are many kinds to choose from and many colors to work with.
Brushes used for oil based paints will need to be cleaned with paint thinner which can create headache causing fumes.