Should l sand over venered wood berfore painting?

Koli
by Koli
I have a nice bedroom set, wood look, but want to update it a bit so am thinking of painting the drawer fronts black. If I lightly sand them will the paint stick?
  7 answers
  • Yes, a light sanding with 120-180 grit paper to rough the surface for the paint to adhere to. Just make sure you wipe down the dust before you paint.

  • Leesa Osborne Leesa Osborne on May 16, 2017

    Most definitely sand it lightly though just to roughy if up some. Clean it good afterwards prime and paint.

  • Koli Koli on May 16, 2017

    Thanks for the advice :) I will get on that project as soon as rain stops as have to do it outside. One more question, do I need primer if i'm painting them black?


  • Caseyem11 Caseyem11 on May 16, 2017

    Rather than sanding, I would use liquid sander. Veneer can be very thin and brittle. Liquid sander is just painted on and allows paint to adhere.

  • David David on May 16, 2017

    Sand lightly, and be sure to repair (ie glue) any loose veneer, or it will get worse after it's painted.

  • Koli Koli on May 17, 2017

    Never thought of that, Thanks David

  • Koli Koli on May 17, 2017

    Oh wow, cool. I've never heard of that product but will check it out for sure. Thanks Caseyem!