Ruined my desk? Help

Teo Boo Min
by Teo Boo Min

It was all good, not until ive decided to coat another thick layer on the surface. How do i get rid of the surface paint? Sand it off? How should i do it? 80cw

  11 answers
  • Looks good to me. What exactly do you not like? If you repaint, give it a light sanding, clean, apply a prime coat then your desired paint color. I would use a high gloss paint as it is easier to clean.

  • William William on Apr 17, 2020

    Strip the paint off with Citristrip stripper and start over.

  • Dee Dee on Apr 17, 2020

    To strip old paint, apply a thick coat of remover uniformly over the surface of a section with an inexpensive paintbrush. Leave the coating undisturbed for about 20 minutes, until the paint begins to bubble up. Remove the softened paint with a plastic scraperIf necessary, apply a second coat of stripper.

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    • Dee Dee on Apr 18, 2020

      That is what you should use is the jelly kind. One brand is citristrip.


  • Mogie Mogie on Apr 17, 2020

    Strip the old paint off, sand, prime and repaint. Many light layers of paint are better then a few heavy layers.

  • try sanding it first. You might need to strip it with paint remover.

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Apr 18, 2020

    I am not seeing the problem with it, it looks good. If you feel the need to do more to it, lightly sand, prime, and repaint. The higher the level of gloss paint, the easier it is to keep clean.

  • Janice Janice on Apr 18, 2020

    You can likely just sand it lightly by hand, then repaint with a light coat of paint. Projects often don't turn out exactly as we plan. Just take a deep breath and redo...you'll like it all the better for taking the time to correct the mistake. And we ALL make mistakes! :) good luck!!

  • Simple Nature Decor Simple Nature Decor on Apr 20, 2020

    You can use a good primer and paint over it.

  • Cynthia H Cynthia H on Apr 22, 2020

    Hi! The trick to layering paint is not putting it on thick. Since you don't like the finish, strip it off. I like Citristrip. The good news is it should be easy to remove. Sand it once all the paint is removed, and it is clean and dry. Prep prevents most issues. Why did you put on more paint? Was the old finish coming through the paint? The easy way to solve that is to apply a coat of sealer like Kilz. Then, after it is dry, paint. I prefer latex or chalk paint. Paint often looks blotchy the first coat. Be patient and let it dry thoroughly. Then paint your second coat. Water based paint can be thinned (slowly and a little at a time, mixing well) if it seems too thick. Try mixing it in a smaller container until you get the consistency you want. Keep track of how much you mix of paint and water in case you need to mix more. A clear, water based sealer will protect your finish. I apply it, let it dry (check the label for times) and finely sand between coats with steel wool. Wipe all the dust off before applying the next coat or your finish will be bumpy and grainy. Some people use a tack cloth for this. I use a barely damp microfiber cloth. Works well. Good luck and stay safe!

  • Agnes Chrzanowska Agnes Chrzanowska on Apr 30, 2020

    it looks good to me ? What is wrong with it ?

  • Simple Nature Decor Simple Nature Decor on May 29, 2020

    You can lightly sand it and apply a thin layer of primer before you paint again.