Sometimes You Still Have to Sand Before Using Chalk Paint
Though these chairs were in great shape, they needed a new finish. My plan was to use chalk paint, but there was no way I could paint over the existing finish as it was. Chalk paint prides itself on not needing to prep, but let me give you a few words of advice if I may.
1. If you have any rough spots, flaky paint, or chipping finishes you must sand first.
2. Always clean the surface well before painting.
Though these steps are necessary sometimes, they are simple but important.
You can see by the first photo that the old finish is flaky. I sanded and washed before I could paint these chairs.
1. If you have any rough spots, flaky paint, or chipping finishes you must sand first.
2. Always clean the surface well before painting.
Though these steps are necessary sometimes, they are simple but important.
You can see by the first photo that the old finish is flaky. I sanded and washed before I could paint these chairs.
Here is a great photo of the flaky old finish
I love these chairs! With just a little love they are exactly what I needed for my kitchen.
A great end result because I took the time to sand and clean first.
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The chairs are very similar to those in my dining room set from the 1930's including black leather seats - except mine have a bit more detailing on the backs. Were these walnut, too?
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There is perpetration work if you want a nice finish. Using a sealer especially of walnut and darker woods prevent bleed through. I sand almost all of my pieces to rough them up, clean them with TSP and rinse, then I seal with several coats of lacquer if it's a dark wood. It saves time and headaches.
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