How do I paint a coffee table ?

Hi Elaine, here's how one Hometalker transformed her coffee table with chalk paint! https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/painted-coffee-table-inspired-by-tonya-miller-dean-hemets-1964-coffee-table-1138901

Hi Elaine

You didn't specify if it is wood or fabric but here is some info to help you out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bz4sdBfrRLs

https://noticethelittlethings.com/diy-and-decorating/how-to-paint-your-coffee-table/

Sand, prime with a good stain blocking primer, sand again. Go to Sherwin Williams and get a good acrylic paint in the color of your choice. Use General Finishes top coat.

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/upcycled-coffee-table-44247084?expand_all_questions=1#!

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/ornate-coffee-table-makeover-43413842?expand_all_questions=1#!

Here's a helpful link on how to redo your coffee table if it has paint on it already:

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/paint-old-coffee-tables-54844.html

Hi Elaine. Begin with a clean surface. I recommend using Annie Sloan's Chalk Paint. This paint eliminates the need to sand or prime. Yay. Good luck Elaine. I wish you well.

Chalk paint is always an easy option when painting furniture.

I have never used chalk paint, but that seems to be a theme out there. Whatever you do, you should ensure the surface is clean (no wax or greasy hand prints). A surface like oak may benefit from a pore filler before painting. Highly textured areas are probably best done with spray paint. We had glass-topped tables with bras bases. I spray painted all with a semi-gloss black spray paint.

Here are some ideas to consider:

https://happydiyhome.com/coffee-table-makeover-ideas/

Please consider popping by this bloggers website for her wonderful furniture rehabs. She details useful repair products, techniques and has a nice result. Many of her furniture items are from the thrift store or furniture pieces donated to her. She also has tips for removing furniture odors and how to treat the interior drawers. She obtains a lot of her hardware from Hobby lobby. Usually you can find a discount coupon for hobby lobby.

Here’s a dresser that she recently completed will give you an idea of how to take challenged furniture pieces that need a bit of repair before painting. As well as including a link below of all of her projects and a gallery fashion.

Best wishes with your furniture rehab.

https://www.confessionsofaserialdiyer.com/diy-gallery/

If you don't need to repair it, scuff with fine steel wool and then clean with either TSP or denatured alcohol. Then prime and paint.

I prefer this route over the chalk paint no prep, even though you don't have to prep I've had some not so great outcomes.

here is a guide that I wrote: https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/how-to-paint-a-dresser/ ;

HELLO,

Spray- Roller or Brush, which ever you feel most comfortable with.

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