How would you paint a reproduction yew bookcase?
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This bookcase is in the bathroom and I want to paint it white.
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What is on the bookcase now?
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Janet Pizaro
on Oct 05, 2015
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The sanding depends if there are any flaws in the piece and how much paint or stain is on the piece.If this is none of the above then prime anyway so your paint goes on evenly.
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Janet Pizaro
on Oct 05, 2015
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A good cleaning with Klean-Strip® Tri-Sodium Phosphate Substitute first would be my recommended prep to make sure the paint adheres properly. Once that's dry than either prime and paint or use a quality prime and paint mix.
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Z
on Oct 05, 2015
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You have the option of either cleaning good with a quality stripper and then prime and paint or sand if you need to and then prime and paint. If you use a good brand you could probably get away with the primer/paint mix. Be sure you clean it good though or the oil from the polish can just continue to bleed through your new paint job, coat after coat.
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The Redesign Habit
on Oct 07, 2015
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chalk paint works on nearly any surface. There are multiple brands of chalk paint available even at Walmart. You don't need to prime the surface, just clean and paint. Once dry, use one of the various wax or acrylic finishes and you have a "new" bookcase. Chalk paint is very forgiving as well...before it "cures", it can be wiped off with a damp cloth.
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Judi Poland-Stotler
on Oct 08, 2015
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Janet Pizaro
on Oct 05, 2015
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