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Painting: Can I use wall paint on old, finished wooden furniture?
I have an old laquered dresser and an old wooden twin bed that I want to repaint for my son's 3rd birthday.
I bought some teal and lime paint from the mis-tint rack at Lowe's, intending on using it on the walls. I also wanted to use it on the furniture so it all matches, but I want to make sure that it is going to stick. I have read about sanding and priming it first, but I would love to know if there is any way I can get around this step without buying any other special paint? ...»
$4.00 Spray Paint in a POPULAR Chalk Paint Color!
Love the Annie Sloan chalk paints and fabulous colors but cannot afford a can of paint for every project? I feel your pain and found a great solution in a $4.00 can of spray paint.
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Thanks for the great tip!
Original Petite Paintings
This painting will be at auction on my painting sales site www.dailypaintworks.com for the Oklahoma Tornado Fundraiser. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this painting will go to the Red Cross. Check out the website for more information and all the other artists donated paintings. Thank you!
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French Stenciled End Table
I found this cute little end table at Goodwill for a steal! I gave it some new paint and added a pretty french poem to the top and she's a whole new piece! Blog post here: http://createinspireme.blogspot.com/2013/05/...
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Thank you Marie :)
Distressed Step Stool Using Maison Blanche Paint
I recently gave our hall bathroom a makeover by changing the color scheme from different shades of brown to a combination of turquoise with red accents. I wanted to add another touch of
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Reviving Old Wood Outdoor Furniture With a Coat of Paint!
Give your old furniture a makeover with a coat of paint! It's so easy to make your outdoor space look amazing...don't be afraid of colour!
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Thank you Sherrie!
Stencil Upholstery Fabric With Chalk Paint®!
Have you often searched in vain for the perfect fabric color and pattern for a project, and just wished you could create your own? Now you can and it's so simple, you'll be amazed.
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Here's a Clue as to What Stencil Color You Are!
Happy Hump Day, my stencil craving color enthusiasts! A recent post over at our blog friend Color Chats had us chuckling here at Cutting Edge Stencils because we can relate all too well!
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So cute! I couldn't find myself either!!! I think it's cause I liked them all! xo
Painting: Paint my paneling?
I have dark wood judges paneling in my 1986 home's family room. Should I paint it a light color?
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Paint it a light color.
Painting: My cabinets are pressed wood, swollen from water, how do I repair.
I want to paint them but don't know where tostart or if it is possible to sand them smoothe enough to paint.
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Claudia Thomas That would be ...»
I absolutely hate sanding so before I ever painted my first piece of furniture, I did quite a bit of internet research and found a way to get excellent, long-lasting results with NO sanding. The substitute for sanding is a product called "liquid sandpaper" or "deglosser." You can find it in any hardware store. I personally like Klean Strip Sander-Deglosser. When you wipe your furniture down with it, it cleans off any dirt and old grunge but more importantly, it leaves some "tooth" for your primer to grip to.
After using the liquid sandpaper, I apply a good quality primer. I do highly recommend not skipping the priming step. (A quart of primer should be more than enough to do this dresser and the twin bed--you'll be applying only 1 or 2 thin coats.) Whether you elect to sand your furniture first, or skip the sanding and use de-glosser, priming helps the paint adhere and helps fill in any little imperfections in the surface to provide a nice base for your final paint finish. (Much like using a base coat before you apply nail polish helps your polish stick and go on smoother and more even.) Primer will also help cover up those designs on the drawers so you won't have to use as much paint to get good coverage. My primer of choice use to be the Zinsser Bullseye 123 but a couple years ago I tried the Valspar Multi-purpose Latex Primer (in the blue can and sold at Lowes) and I like it even better than the Zinsser. It's tough as nails! After applying a couple thin coats of primer and letting it dry well, I apply several thin coats of interior latex paint in the color of my choice. A final coat of clear polyurethane is optional but since you plan to use the dresser for your toddler son, it might be advisable--at least on the dresser--for extra protection in case he decides to run his little cars or trucks across it.
Don't be intimidated. Painting furniture is not hard. If you take your time, apply thin coats, and allow your primer and paint to thoroughly dry between coats, you should get very good results. Good luck and happy painting!