Classic Black 4 Poster Bed Frame

I purchased this 4 poster bed frame thinking my eldest daughter might want it but she was still enjoying a vintage bed frame I painted a few years back for her.

The wooden 4 poster queen size frame will be for sale but first it needed a makeover.

Step 1 was to fill any areas with wood filler that have been dinged up in the past and power sand them smooth.

Step 2 was to spray the sanded areas with a black spray paint then seal with clear  Zinsser Bull's Eye spray shellac  to keep the finish uniform and prevent any cherry color bleed thru.

Step 3 was to assemble in the workshop to paint all sides easier.

Step 4 - paint. I went with Dixie Belle paint in caviar for rich ebony color. Just like my daughter's bed frame, black is a classic neutral going with almost any bedding and room accent color.

Two coats brushed on with their brush gave perfect coverage.

Step 5 For some additional durability and sheen I mixed Dixie Belle satin top coat with some of the caviar paint and brushed on two coats.

This video shows how it goes on grey and dries clear with just a hint of black.

On the details I brushed on with an artists brush to get in the nooks and crannies.

This beauty is very hard to get a nice photo of in my busy workshop but here is a few angles to show the updated look.

Subscribe to this Blog ~  Follow me on Instagram 

Follow me on Pinterest ~ Follow me on Facebook

Follow me on Hometalk ~ Visit my Etsy Store
Email me

And this video view too.

Step 6 As a final addition I hand rubbed black wax over every surface to deepen the black color even more and give a vintage waxed feel and it was then complete.

I tried another photo angle when moving the pieces inside to store, my assistants show choice cracks me up.

Then inside I opted for just the head and foot boards to stage with.

Shared At These Linkup Parties
Creative Inspirations
Farmhouse Friday
All About Home
Thursday Favorite Things