I would definitely spend a little time prepping the old surface for the new paint. Sanding and a primer will help the new paint adhere better. Chalk paint with a creme wax finish is always a great choice! Good luck!
Clean the years of use and possibly wax off of it with some warm soapy water and steel wool (or a brillo pad). Rinse well and let dry. Strip and/or sand off old finish. Prevent bleed through of stain or old paint by using a good sealer like Kilz. Now you have a surface you can use paint on.
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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Hi All, I recently had some Billy bookcases fashioned into a kitchen cupboard, and the carpenter who put them together lightly sanded and dusted, used Zinsser oil pr...
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I have old metal mini blinds that are in wonderful shape except the color is cedar green. Can I spray paint them? If so will the cords work? The cords are green to...
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Hi Denise, this video will show you how - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hee9ejoIBVA You can also find more amazing ideas on hometalk. https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20a%20dresser
You could use chalk paint!! It’s so easy to use. See my tips here: https://www.aratariathome.com/blog/chalk-paint-tips
I would definitely spend a little time prepping the old surface for the new paint. Sanding and a primer will help the new paint adhere better. Chalk paint with a creme wax finish is always a great choice! Good luck!
Clean the years of use and possibly wax off of it with some warm soapy water and steel wool (or a brillo pad). Rinse well and let dry. Strip and/or sand off old finish. Prevent bleed through of stain or old paint by using a good sealer like Kilz. Now you have a surface you can use paint on.