Have never painted furniture but would love to learn.
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I have never painted furniture and would love to know how. Are there any good sites out there that will explain in detail how to paint furniture? Thanks for any help or for steering me in the right direction.
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Totally depends on the surface type you are finishing, but I have 40 years in the field of art and finishes and will be happy to walk you through your projects. Find me on FB or Pinterest!
Peggy Smith
on Apr 03, 2014
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First determine your surface TYPE and prepare it thoroughly. For metals, remove all rust and grimes, sand or hand smooth, then prime. Allow it to thoroughly dry then base and begin your finishing .For long lasting wear-ability, make sure to surface with an appropriate sealer. One fast and easy tip, too, is to preseal with a good poly-acrylic finish. It will help smooth the surface and it does allow time and readiness for your final seal. Will post other surfaces for you next.
Peggy Smith
on Apr 03, 2014
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There are soooooooo many variables to this question. As Peggy mentioned, it can depend greatly on what type surface you are painting. Even the condition of the piece may dictate certain pre-prep steps that you might otherwise be able to skip if the piece is in great condition. Whether you plan to paint for your own needs, or for resale can make a difference in the way you approach a re-do too. I'm not a professional. I only paint for my own needs but I have painted in excess of 30 pieces in the past 6-7 years and here's kind of a summary of what has worked extremely well for me: http://mycottageofbliss.blogspot.com/2009/06/furniture-painting-101.html
Shari
on Apr 03, 2014
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Buy great brushes. They make the job so much easier to do and look better when it is finished. Many people who say they hate painting are actually using cheap brushes. Purdy and Wooster are the best.
Bruce N Dala Anbuhl
on Apr 03, 2014
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Search your area for a local boutique. There are many that sell paint and teach classes on how to paint furniture.
117135
on Apr 03, 2014
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Depending on the type of paint you want to use there are plenty of YouTube videos. I paint furniture with chalk and milk paints and really enjoy it. I agree with DeDe look in your area for classes...I've taken a couple and they are lots of fun.
CC
on Apr 03, 2014
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Carol, That was a major concern of mine as to what type of paint to use. I am a crafter and have always checked out Youtube to learn different craft projects, but never gave it much thought about looking there for painting furniture. Thank you for taking the time to Post your response. I really appreciate everyone's help.
Chris Micheletti
on Apr 06, 2014
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