When is sanding a furniture piece not necessary?
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Want to spray paint bathroom faucet and kitchen light fixtures. Is pre- sanding recommended? Primer?
When you don't want to sand it. If you're not doing anything with the furniture why would you sand it?
when you use chalk paint you don't have to sand
When it's laminate or plastic.
You don't have to sand if you use certain paints. My favorite is Dixie Belle Paint. This is their claim to fame - no prep work required. http://www.dixiebellepaintcompany.com/shop/?aff=9
I lightly sand everything and then wipe down before working on it. If I am going to take the time to paint, I want to make sure of the results. The first piece I every did, I didn't sand and ended up re-doing it.
If the furniture is smooth, all you need to do is purchase the liquid deglosser and clean well before finishing.
If you are doing chalk paint - not usually necessary.