Painting an antique sideboard
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I have an antique sideboard/cradensa that I want to paint but don't know where to start. Help
13 answers
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How exciting! Clean it first with diluted Simple Green. Let it dry. Look into Annie Sloan paints. They make beautiful colors to give that old world feel. You can paint them wax the piece to add additional character!
Toni Rios
on Oct 17, 2016
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Personally, I'd strip it and stain it either a darker or lighter colour.
Marion Nesbitt
on Oct 18, 2016
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My grand father took hardware off a chest and painted them with black paint then he used steel wool to buff them so just what was sticking up the paint came off and the crevices kept the paint and it sure made a difference.. In how the whole chest looked... I kept the natural patina of the aged Oak wood which was highlighted with several coats of Polyurethane... Sure would like to see your buffet when done...
Jean Thompson
on Oct 18, 2016
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Wash it, dry it, then sand it down (either lightly or all the way). You can then paint, stain, or decoupage it. Check out decoupage on furniture online and you will find lots of ideas. I am doing a double tiered living room table right now. I will have pics soon, I hope. I sanded it really well, primed it (very important to prime before painting), then spray painted it with a water based spray paint. After it was thoroughly dry I buffed it out and then glazed it. After that, I used a water based polyurethane semi gloss (several coats) and now I am decoupaging the the two top tiers. It is taking a long time, so if you want something quick, just prime, paint and change the hardware. Don't forget to wash it down with a slightly damp rag and dry it in between each sanding!! :) Best of luck!
Sonya Rivera-Rizzotti
on Oct 18, 2016
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Check out the net for ideas and directions. I suggest refinish the top with stain and Poly. Then paint the bottom a color flatter your room. Changing hardware will also be interesting change.
Lee
on Oct 18, 2016
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Hi Lindsay, As you are a beginner and have stated that you want to paint your piece, I would buy Annie Sloan's paint and NOT try to make your own, as you want to concentrate on as few new skills as possible whilst doing your first masterpiece. And if you keep it simple, it will indeed be a joy to do and to own. Don't clean it or rub it down: I'm from London, and I'm lucky to have chatted with Annie at a Vintage Homestyle Show last month, and she tells me that she never cleans or even dusts her pieces before she starts! You see, the paint is all forgiving. It is so dense nothing shows through unless you mix the paint with water to produce a wash for effect. So, just fill in cracks or holes, and sand your repairs very lightly, and then start painting. Start with one coat straight out of the tin to give you your base, and then you can begin to create effects. Go to Pinterest to see hundreds of colours (I mix my paints together and the worlds your oyster!) and designs for you to choose from. Some people like a shabby chic effect, but to me it makes the furniture look like its about to be thrown out! Alternatively, you could dry brush two or three colours on top of each other on the base coat very finely over the top to get a more sophisticated effect which is a vintage look but not shabby. If you go wrong, don't sand it.....always have a dry rag in your hand and wipe any strokes or mistakes away, immediately, and you can paint again. Have you got a little piece you can practice on, before you start this? Just a piece of wood would do, to try out dry brushing or any other effect, 'cos it will give you confidence, and you can get instructions on how to paint from Pinterest or various websites. Don't make your own paint on your first attempt, as if you get it wrong, it could ruin your effect and you could lose heart. Does your local library have copies of Annie Sloans books? If so, look up all her techniques.......I haven't tried them all, but the ones I have tried have come up pretty great. Her instructions are good, but don't feel obliged to faithfully copy if you don't like her mainly French style. Decoupage would again probably be a step too far for a first attempt, but you could easily buy a stencil and use that strategically for great effect, using a darker tone of your main colour, not a contrast. Once you are happy, then finish it with wax, and there are 4 colours to choose from. Looking at the doors on your credenza, you could choose a contrasting wax shade to bring out the light and shade of the door mouldings, and this will depend on your overall goal......a white on top of black or a pastel shade, dark and moody wax (black or dark) on top of any colour or a plain silky sheen. I've included a few pics of my pieces done very simply (a drum cabinet, bookshelves and a chair) to show you a few approaches. Good luck!
Christine Millership
on Oct 18, 2016
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I wold have a hard time painting such a lovely vintage piece! :(
Anita Robertson
on Oct 19, 2016
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This is a great piece to paint! Good, solid wood that will take minimal prep, and because it's good wood you can always remove the paint later and re-stain it if you like. I recommend cleaning it well with a degreaser (like Simple Green), give it a very light sanding (to smooth out any rough spots and open up the pores of the finish), and using a paint formulated for ease of use on furniture--especially since you are a beginner. I use and sell a line of paint called Fusion Mineral Paint that is amazing. It's acrylic based, zero VOC, super easy to use, and requires no topcoat. It seals itself and will have a waterproof and stainproof finish. I have painted over 30 pieces myself and walk through pieces all the time just like this on my blog--in fact I am painting a buffet very much like this now! Feel free to check out LostandFoundDecor.com for help and inspiration. Have fun!!
Lost & Found
on Oct 19, 2016
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I definitely agree with the ones who say paint it.. Would also recommend annie sloan paint. It's simple to use and as said very forgiving. Here is a buffet I previously did with annie sloan so you can get an idea ;)
Jennifer
on Oct 23, 2016
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This buffet was the easiest piece of furniture I've ever done. It took me a total of 8 hours over 3 days. I sanded and stained the drawers & top and painted the trim. I haven't finished the bun feet since I'm still looking for one because it was broken. After the paint had drying I sanded over the turquoise blue to allow some of the base color to come through & then went over everything I had painted & sanded with a black wax to tone the brightness down a bit. Before and after pics. I also have one in the works that's 3 different looks put together & the buffet looks a bit like yours. Similar look to my blue piece but in white like #2. with a big book shelf on the top like #3 piece. Good Luck
Kathy Murray
on Oct 25, 2016
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you want to sand it first clean all excess off then you want to remove any hardware first . clean completely wipe down with a soft cloth then paint the color you chose get it one coat let dry then give another coat let dry sand off on edges to make it look distressed not much i am a artist so i would paint something nice on it . But you can buy color paper or design paper and use spray glue and apply it onto the drawers to give it some design . I like shabby chic papers to use you can use same kind or mess with different patterns also i like different . And you are finished add hardware and use as you want makes a nice island in the middle of a kitchen . Tricia
Pug
on Oct 26, 2016
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This has been taken care of. Don't beet it up. If it's been in my family, I don't paint. If you must, go to search and put in sideboard and view tens of ideas.
Carole Alden
on Oct 28, 2016
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Start with searching this forum, Pinterest, and a basic Google. There are thousands of examples of this exact thing.
Jackie Byrd
on Oct 29, 2016
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