Please advise on paint to use.
Hello All,
I would like to change this dresser to look like the inspiration below. Please advise me on the paint I should use, without having to sand. Should it be just prime then paint with mineral paint? Or, should I use chalk paint. I would like to achieve a satin finish. Thanks very much in advance.
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First clean it well, then use a good primer. You can buy latex enamel paint in a satin finish. Chalk paint and mineral paint are not the only paints to use on furniture.
Hello. Would you consider using chalk paint on your furniture?
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Chalk paint comes in soo many colors and it doesn't require any prep work ... On the personal note it is awesome !
You have to sand it between every layer of paint. Lightly sand.
I am a huge fan of fusion mineral paint. The prep is Minimal, the colors fabulous and the finish is durable.
You are supposed to have little prep with chalk paint. However, to get that pro look, you will want to sand and primer beforehand. Unfortunately, with furniture makeovers, the prep is the key and takes the most time. You have to gauge what type of furniture piece you are willing to put that time and effort into.
To get this soft look, you will need to prep it with sanding. Start with 180 and end with 220 sandpaper.
After the sanding, then prime with a good primer (like Benjamin Moore primer). Steel wool in between coats to get a super smooth finish. Then use a nice paint for furniture.
For painted furniture I have heard General Finishes topcoat is amazing. I personally haven't tried it yet, but I have a friend who has tried different things and this was her favorite pick.
Instead of regular paint, you might want to think about enamel based paint(cabinet paint):
I love Benjamin Moore advance for painted furniture. It is a HEAVY DUTY paint (actually for cabinets) but it won't give you the chipping and wear like other paints. Has self leveling prosperities even if you are using a brush. With this paint you don't need a topcoat sealer. It is very expensive but I feel it is worth it. I have painted other furniture with other paints and this is my go-to now. Steel wool in between coats! Check out my post where I used this cabinet paint:
https://karupp-did.net/fetor-to-fetching/
I have to say, I would spray it, but I'm a very lazy DIYer. I spray wood all the time and it looks great. I recently did a chair with a satin finish...came out great. Tiny bit of sanding and that was it. I also sprayed it with a poly to seal it.
I would like to SHOUT a HUGE THANK YOU to each and everyone of you kind folk who took your time to give me all the great advice. I feel a lot better now about my project. Thanks again and again. Blessings to ALL.
You could use milk paint or chalk paint and not have to sand it ~https://inmyownstyle.com/modern-paint-finish-using-diy-chalk-paint.html#:~:text=Chalk%20paint%20is%20not%20only,look%20fresh%20and%20modern%2C%20too.&text=To%20me%2C%20it%20looks%20more,none%20of%20that%20latex%20tackiness.
You could use chalk paint and then apply a polycrylic over it
Hi Diane, You asked me about sanding. If your piece is in good shape, you do not need to sand. I do suggest that you use a deglosser/liquid sandpaper. I have been painting furniture for 45 years and have painted just about every kind of surface. Any hardware or paint store should carry a deglosser. This product makes the surface tacky so that your primer will 'stick'. This is what I always do before painting no matter what kind of paint I am using. I also always prime even before using chalk paint. Deglosser/liquid sandpaper is easy to use--you just wipe it on, let it sit, and then prime. Follow the directions exactly. If the surface is really shiny or slick, I often do the deglosser twice and use a liberal amount of deglosser. It really is simple. Between coats of primer and paint, run your hand over your piece after each coat dries. If it feels smooth, go on to the next coat, but if you can feel any texture or see any ridges or bumps, do a quick, light sanding with fine sandpaper.Don't worry about sanding every inch, just the large flat areas and don't stress about perfection. Just run your sandpaper quickly over the area almost like you are dusting. Then wipe with a barely damp, lint free cloth and move on to the next coat. When the piece is finished and has dried (overnight), I "polish" the piece with a superfine white steel wool pad. This gives the piece a luster and slight sheen without wax. I have used wax in the past, but don't like the outcome and now do not use wax.
Here's a link to the polishing pads I use. Hope this info helps.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/3M-3-75-in-x-6-in-Super-Fine-Steel-Wool/1000065603
There are so many great dresser makeover ideas here on Hometalk for you to check out as well:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=paint%20dresser
Check out how I repainted my Kitchen Cabinets - I bet you could do the same thing and not have to sand! https://happydealhappyday.com/how-to-paint-kitchen-cabinets-without-sanding/
Here is a project I just completed that should help you: https://do-daddy.com/how-to-antique-furniture-with-paint-and-stain/
If you want a satin finish, use satin paint. I have paint furniture like this and used Aluminum paint for the silver area. I would give it a light sand so its smooth, and be sure to use tack cloth to get all the dust off.
I use Fusion Mineral Paint on Homeroad.net. It can be painted directly onto your piece with no sanding. You can then poly over it to seal or not, it is not necessary. It comes in many colors https://amzn.to/3gAD1II
It all depends what is your color pallet in the house