How To Use Mudpaint Furniture Paint – The Basics
by
Genevre
For those of you have haven’t painted furniture with MudPaint yet, here are some of the main things to know about using it:
1. How Many Pieces Can I Paint From One Quart? Depending on the size of the piece, you may be able to get as many as 5-8 nightstand sized pieces out of it, if you only need one coat. If you are doing dresser sized pieces, you may be able to get 2-4 pieces out of one quart.
2. To Prime or Not to Prime - Whether you use a primer before painting your furniture with Mudpaint depends on the piece. Most pieces that are at least somewhat rough and porous don’t need any kind of primer before painting. Mudpaint does have adhesion to it. However, if your piece is slick, shiny or super smooth, it may have some type of finish on it or a surface that isn’t porous enough for the paint to adhere to. If you are unsure, try a test area in an inconspicuous place.
1. How Many Pieces Can I Paint From One Quart? Depending on the size of the piece, you may be able to get as many as 5-8 nightstand sized pieces out of it, if you only need one coat. If you are doing dresser sized pieces, you may be able to get 2-4 pieces out of one quart.
2. To Prime or Not to Prime - Whether you use a primer before painting your furniture with Mudpaint depends on the piece. Most pieces that are at least somewhat rough and porous don’t need any kind of primer before painting. Mudpaint does have adhesion to it. However, if your piece is slick, shiny or super smooth, it may have some type of finish on it or a surface that isn’t porous enough for the paint to adhere to. If you are unsure, try a test area in an inconspicuous place.
3. Should I Sand Between Coats? You may only need one coat of paint if you are going for a distressed look. If you need 2 coats and want a super smooth surface, you should sand a little between coats.
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