Learn How to Paint a Piano

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$50
4 Hours
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Do Dodson Designs painted a piano in one day! Paint a piano in one day? Yes, it was actually easier than moving it.

Do first cleaned with White Lightning before painting. Prepping is the most important step in painting furniture. That’s why I use Dixie Belle products. I know that I’ll get a great finish every time and they know how to paint a piano! 

After all the prep work was done, I painted 2 coats of a beautiful gray color called Driftwood. It’s one of my go to grays in the Dixie Belle line. Great coverage! I blended another lighter color called Fluff (a beautiful white) on the areas that would normally receive the first light. What is the first light? Well, let me share a tip with you about highlights. The first light is the area of the furniture that are touched first by the light. That would be any protruding area. Here’s best tip for highlighting these areas. Put your piece near a window and look at where the light hits it first. These areas will be lighter. This is called highlights. I like to add these highlights to my furniture to give it the appearance of light. I do this with a lot of my pieces and it really makes a difference.

I love a waxed piece! For furniture that isn’t considered a high traffic piece… meaning it won’t be touched a lot, I still prefer wax. Easy Peasy Spray wax is a game changer! No more messy brushes and sore shoulders from buffing. Spray it on, let it dry and lightly buff. That’s it!

After the Easy Peasy Spray Wax had dried, I used a white wax to create even more highlights in specific areas. This was applied with a chip brush and blended to a flawless finish. When using colored waxes, using a clear wax first will help you control the look you want. Of course I had to add a bit of gold. Those big beautiful legs deserved the attention.

All done! What a beautiful painted piano!

Suggested materials:
  • White Lightning   (https://dixiebellepaint.com/white-lightning-cleaner-8oz/)
  • Dixie Belle Paint   (https://dixiebellepaint.com/driftwood-chalk-paint/)
  • Easy Peasy Spray Wax   (https://dixiebellepaint.com/easy-peasy-spray-wax-8oz/)
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