How to Black Lacquer Furniture

Preparing for Spraying

• 1

  Remove any old finish with a scraper and wire brush. You can spray lacquer over anything, but you will get the best results over bare wood, so remove as much of the old finish as you can.

• 2

  Thoroughly sand any areas you have scraped, with 120-grit sandpaper, until there are no marks left. Feather areas of old finish into the surrounding wood so that they blend.

• 3

  Give a final vigorous pass with 150-grit sandpaper to ensure that the surface you are about to spray is as smooth as possible.

Spraying

• 4

  Apply a coat of sanding sealer by holding the can upright and spraying in a continuous motion, either up-and-down or side-to-side. For flat surfaces, overlap about half of the spray pattern. Spray until the surface is wet but material is not dripping or puddling. Let it dry (about 30 minutes).

• 5

  Sand the first coat of sanding sealer, with 220-grit sandpaper, until it is smooth. Wipe off the dust with a rag. Apply another coat of sanding sealer. Sand again and wipe off the dust with a rag.

• 6

  Spray the first coat of black lacquer in the same way as you did the sanding sealer. Don't let it drip or puddle. The optimum results are going to come from a build-up of successive coats, so don't worry if the first coat doesn't cover completely.

• 7

  Sand the first coat lightly with 220-grit sandpaper, and then apply a second coat. Continue applying coats in this way until you are satisfied with the finish. Do not sand the final coat.