You need to sand out all the big defects first if you want good result. From past experience even using chalk paint it is better to use a primer. Unsealed wood can still bleed through the paint. No worth the risk in my opinion.
I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ...
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My intention for this beautiful mahogany dresser was paint or stain the top in a dark colour and to paint the body and drawers white.The top has turned out the way I ...
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I was so proud of myself. I stripped my front door of layers of bad and cracking paint from the previous owners (it was like stripping bubble gum), sanded, bought a h...
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You need to sand out all the big defects first if you want good result. From past experience even using chalk paint it is better to use a primer. Unsealed wood can still bleed through the paint. No worth the risk in my opinion.
I agree. A primer is needed, maybe even shellac if there are knots in the wood.
Here is a great tutorial on how to paint furniture. Definitely prime for bleed through with a pine dresser though! https://www.arayofsunlight.com/how-to-paint-furniture/