Want to paint old wood doll cradle found at Goodwill

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I found an old wood doll cradle at Goodwill for my granddaughter's dolls.  I am new to painting at all. I wiped it down with deglosser and can I just paint it now?

Mary Blackley · Answer

Use Sherwin Williams Durations...no need to prime it first.

Robin M · Answer

Mayby do some sanding before priming.Just to make sure the paint will adhere.

Shari · Answer

No need to sand since you've used deglosser (and sanding now would just defeat the purpose of the deglosser). However, personally I would put one or two thin coats of a bonding primer on the cradle before painting. I believe primer just makes for a nicer final finish by filling in any imperfections in the wood and will also give you a little more assurance the paint will adhere well. You will also use less paint if you have primed first. Follow the primer with one or two thin coats of paint. Finally, if you are using latex paint, be sure to give it adequate time to cure. If your granddaughter plays with it before it has fully hardened the paint may chip or mar despite your best efforts to create a tough, durable finish. Cure time for latex can take as little as a few days or as long as several weeks, depending on weather conditions.

Carla Lombardo Ehrlich · Answer

You could use chalk paint, no need to sand or prime at all, then use a was afterwards.

Linda Crandall · Answer

http://www.furniture-that-gets-kids-to-pick-up-toys.com/painting-childrens-furniture.html

Tamela Barnett · Answer

I agree that since you have already used deglosser, no sanding. I would highly recommend Restoleum Painter's Touch 2X Ultra Cover paint + primer spray paint. I love the stuff! My Wal-mart carries a few colors and Home Depot has a greater selection of colors.

Tamela Barnett · Answer

I didn't read Shari's whole answer. I, too, would recommend allowing the piece to cure. Like Shari said, the longer - the better.

Linda T · Answer

I am a picture painter, furniture painter, wall painter, and one thing I MUST tell you is put a strong rubber band over the centre top of your paint can or jar, to make sure you wipe off plenty of paint before applying the brush to the piece. Better to have to dip more often, than having drips where you thought there were none, (i.e., at the bottom of rungs, or legs) If you have drops, and miss them, they stay sticky longer, look awful, and will need cutting off and sanding, and the scars painted over.

Sharyn Diaz · Answer

Gloria...Since you are a novice I would recommend you use a can of good quality spray paint. It will cover the de-glossed piece quickly and beautifully...several light coats to prevent runs works best.

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