Glaze the Furniture
Step 1
Place drop cloths on the ground to protect the surface. Set the furniture on the drop cloths.
Step 2
Clean the black furniture with a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt. Wipe the furniture with a dry cloth.
Step 3
Scuff the furniture with 180-grit sandpaper. Sand the furniture by hand or use a handheld sander if you're working on a large piece of furniture. This prepares the furniture to bond with the glaze and paint.
Step 4
Apply the red glaze with a paintbrush. Brush the glaze on heavily, and wipe the glaze away with a damp cloth. Start at the top corner of the piece and work in small areas. For example, on a chair, brush the glaze over the seat, and wipe the glaze with the damp cloth. Then work on the arms, then the legs, and so on.
Step 5
Paint on one to two coats of clear, water-based top coat to seal in the new brownish color.
Cover With Brown Stain
Step 1
Wipe down the black furniture with a damp cloth to clean off dust and grime. Wipe the furniture dry with a clean cloth.
Step 2
Place drop cloths on the floor. Set the furniture on the drop cloths.
Step 3
Sand the furniture with medium grit sandpaper. Go over the entire piece to scuff off the top coat of paint. The 180-grit sandpaper works well. Sand the furniture by hand or use a handheld sander.
Step 4
Prime the furniture with spray primer. Spray in even strokes to cover the entire piece completely. Let the primer dry four to six hours.
Step 5
Apply the brown gel stain with a paintbrush. Spread the stain evenly. Wipe away excess stain with paper towels. Work quickly because the stain dries fast.