Best paint to use on old white chairs and tables?
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Acrylic latex paint. Make sure you lightly sand to remove any gloss. Prime with a good stain blocking primer. Then paint. Seal with at least three coats of a water based polyurethane.
I have just used eggshell pure white water based paint on a old wall unit, when it dries itโs hard wareing. Also it donโt discolour like gloss paint.
I love chalk paint because it requires minimal prep. Clean your surface well and apply the chalk paint- couple coats is usually sufficient. Top with wax or polycrylic to protect.
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Dark Gray Painted Chair
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