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Windsor, CT on Jun 26, 2012

Steps for painting stained furniture.....

I want to plan on painting my mom's bedroom set...it's stained a brown - and want to paint it an off white with some distressing....any suggestions...I have a sander, will I need a coat of a primer then 2 coats of paint?? And what paint would be best for painting furniture pieces?? Thanks!! : )

4 Comments

Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Lisa just posted this project today:
http://www.hometalk.com/?sort=new#!/422991
It has a link to more information on her site, but she claims her chalk paint requires no sanding or priming, and she got away with one coat.

on Jun 26, 2012 · Like 0
Jan P Windsor, CT

Thanks for the link - it's what I am going to do!! : )

on Jun 27, 2012 · Like 0
Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Great. Be sure to post a photo of the reborn bedroom set.

on Jun 27, 2012 · Like 0
Lisa Lawrenceville, GA

Jan, I LOVE annie Sloan Chalk Paint. There's no sanding required. You can order it online. You could paint the dresser white and then strip and retain the top dark. It's a beautiful look. Aso, I would distress with a sanding block. It's easier than regular sandpaper.

on Jun 28, 2012 · Like 0