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10 years ago

I would like to paint my office black but don't know what kind of paint to use. Any advice here?

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beseaside

10 years ago

Use the Houzz search bar for photos of black offices. Then look at the comments to see what color was used. Build an idea book of shades you like and then go get samples. I have used Valspar, Sherwin Williams and Ben Moore recently. I prefer the Ben Moore Aura. To get good coverage, you will probably need to use at least 3 coats of paint. Not easy, but very elegant.

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Angel 18432
10 years ago
I think black chalkboard pain would be good in an office, then you could write notes all over the place. Better than just plain black.
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joker514
10 years ago
Do you mean paint color or paint type? If paint color, some to check into are BM Black Beauty or Tricorn black.
btydrvn
10 years ago
Black is pretty radical for a work space..
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User
10 years ago
Hollywood black by fine paints of Europe hollandlac brilliant.
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JudyG Designs
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
I love anything dark in a small space. I like your idea of black on the walls...just use brighter colors for accents...like this"

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