Can you use chalk paint over stain without sanding first?
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My maple dresser set is about 60 years old. Do I have to sand it first?
8 answers
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Sanding depends on the condition of the piece and the look you are want to achieve. O personally always sanded my furniture before painting with chalk paint. I like a more refined look so that was what I was trying to achieve. I usually sanded/repaired and nearly refinished the piece first then sanded. My personal "style" is partially painted and partially stained/refinished. You can see more of my work by going to White Oak Studio Designs.
White Oak Studio Designs
on Dec 14, 2014
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I'm looking for a white washed effect. It doesn't have a polyurethane finish.
Melaniepattinson
on Dec 14, 2014
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I'm with White Oak Studio Designs. Personally, when I am working on a piece for a client and their wanting a clean, refined look, then yes..sanding comes into play. When the request is for a more shabby, chippy look, then I paint right over it with the chalk paint and if needed priming with one coat, keeping in mind the old color and condition of the piece. Chalk paint is very forgiving in the abuse it can take. Don't forget to give it a good finish (rub) with a good quality wax. Happy makeover!
Yolanda Acevedo
on Dec 14, 2014
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If it's mahogany finish, I'd shellac it first to keep red color from coming through the CP. But I overdo everything, I'm told. Why not try a drawer front or side panel section without shellac and see how it looks?
Em Hooper
on Dec 14, 2014
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PS. I'm with Yolanda here, the wax is essential if you want a finish that doesn't show fingerprints, stains, etc.
Em Hooper
on Dec 14, 2014
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The whole selling point of chalk paint is that you DON'T need to sand or prime before use. As long as you make sure it is clean and grease free, you should be able to just apply the paint over the finish. I love the whitewashed effect and use several methods depending on the piece I'm working on. If you are happy for some of the maple to show through I find layering watered down grey and white chalk paint and lightly sanding until I get the effect I'm after works well. If you don't want the original wood showing then I would cover it with grey paint, seal it (wax or varnish) and then apply a wash of white over the top, then seal it again when you're happy with the finish. Whatever technique you use (and there are loads more on this site and Pinterest) chalk paint always needs to be well sealed with either wax or varnish. Good luck!
GR
on Dec 14, 2014
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nothing to offer, just always gathering info..
Wendy Johnson
on Dec 14, 2014
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If it's stained then I would recommend using a shellac primer such as Zinisser BIN otherwise the stain WILL bleed through the chalk paint. I've discovered this through frustrating experience!
Veronica Bristow
on Dec 15, 2014
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