How to paint a second hand desk?
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I bought a second hand desk and chair, however the paint is peeling as the previous owner had painted over the wood with a gloss paint. I want to now give it a make over and repaint it. How do I go about doing this in the most cost effective way?
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Vinosha: Sounds like it will need some sanding (you can find a very inexpensive one power on at Walmart)
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Hello Vinosha,
Sandpaper and elbow grease or Paint stripper and a scraper! Then start again with the piece.
You will need to scrape off all peeling paint and sand the surface until it is smooth to the touch. No need to remove 100% of the previous finish since you will be painting over it, but do make sure the surface is super smooth or any bumps and and marks will show through the new paint.
Here is a video on how to paint furniture using latex paint if that is your choice.
https://youtu.be/jcyC3EBdGS0
Good luck!
You'll have to scrape off the paint unfortunately, it will show through your new paint layer otherwise. Once you have scraped off the old paint, sand it lightly with 220 grit sandpaper to rough up what's there and paint. Here's my painting furniture tutorial, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1Jle1SVD7M&t=2s
The most important step and the most work intensive step in painting is the prep work. If you want to really do it right you should completely remove the chipping and peeling paint as well as the paint that isn't chipping and peeling. If you just take it back to a point where the old finish is holding you will have a line at the different paint levels and it will show on your finished piece. You can use a chemical stripper, power sander, or elbow grease and sandpaper. Either way you need to start with a clean piece. If you plan to paint rather than stain I suggest you prime the piece first. Every layer builds on the one before it. So take your time and do a light sanding between each coat and wipe it with a tack cloth before going on to the next coat.
Before sanding anything painted before the late 1970s, test it for lead first. If it's lead. you will need to use a chemical stripper to remove the paint completely and not sand until you have bare wood. Lead paint can be safely removed with a gel type chemical stripper like Citristrip, though you must take care to dispose of the scraped off paint properly.
I agree with all the above answers. Citristrip works great. Stripping the paint and sanding will be the most cost effective option, but will be time consuming. It’ll be worth it though! Good luck!
Thank you so much guys. :)
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