What’s the best paint to use on a 55 year old provincial bedroom set
by
OCGal
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when I painted my set I sanded the pieces down the tops took long and I used kilz primer and some latex paint. Then a few coats of polyacrylic.
I really like chalk paint. No sanding or priming. I prefer Rustoleum Chalk Paint and I add either latex or acyrlic paint to change the colors...as they are limited.
I use General Finishes Top Coat. There is a wood graining tool to use if you want a wood grain look.
Take one of the drawers to the paint department of the home improvement store to get ideas and to ask for advice on selection of the best paint and other items needed to do a professional job. They also have a great selection of drawer pulls.
I'm glad I could help! Enjoy your "new" furniture! :)
Yes, and it depends on what color you're going for. White, gray and charcoal are the Rustoleum colors at Home Depot.
I painted an entire bedroom set for my daughter that was the same style. I choose a formica in "hot" color at the time and then had paint mixed to match it. The formica was put over the top surfaces to keep them from scratching, etc.
I did an actual lacquer finish on the pieces. Removed the dated hardware and patched the holes (I replaced them with kewl new pulls). First sand down well and wipe clean. I primed with artists' gesso.
There were about 15 coats of finish total on the pieces BUT they went extremely quickly. Mix oil based paint (I used high gloss) with lacquer to make a thin mix. Paint carefully and with no drips! Lightly rough up each layer with steel wool and wipe clean, repeat.
The final layer was clear lacquer to protect the pieces. The finish came out GORGEOUS and that old, dated furniture that was mine through my entire childhood until moving out became the same set for my daugher - in pink, teal, purple and yellow! Truly one of a kind and loved by everyone who saw it!
I would go with chalk paint because it’s so easy to use. Many people go with a coat or two of white, then use a colored wax for a wipe/wipe off instant antique treatment. I like to do a “whitewash” treatment over white, but in another color, half paint/half water, well stirred. Best wishes to you. ☺️