What is the best paint to use when painting furniture?
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Want to paint the head and foot beds of a bed. Not sure what type of paint would be best to use.
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Annie Sloan chalk paint
Rog7064425
on Jul 19, 2016
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If you are going for a shiny surface, I love Rustolium.
Sandra Allen
on Jul 19, 2016
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Any paint would work. Just lightly sand to remove any gloss, prime, then paint. Chalk paint is easier. No sanding or priming.
William
on Jul 19, 2016
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I second Annie Sloan chalk paint, but read or watch YouTube videos on how to do it first.
Lizzy L
on Jul 19, 2016
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Something that will be durable and long lasting
Emma Dorsey
on Jul 19, 2016
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It depends on the look you want at the end. If you like a soft, matte, or rustic finish, use chalk paint. It can be waxed to a fine luster, and since it requires very little prep, is probably the easiest to execute. If you want a very high shine, you can use a spray paint, or use lacquer. Lacquer is the most difficult finish and is better applied by an expert. Whatever finish you want,be sure you remove all foreign material especially dust, and try to paint in as lose as you can to ideal conditions: proper temperature, dust free environment, proper venting if indoors, mask, gloves and/or mask with filters (particularly important when using spray). There are a thousand choices out there, so visit one of the big box stores, or a paint store,or a refinishing shop, etc., and talk to the experts. Their job is to educate you!
Lainey Howell
on Jul 19, 2016
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You can use anything provided the surface prep is good. Unless you have divots and scrapes you don't actually have to sand it. You can use a deglosser product also known as liquid sandpaper to give some tack to the surface and then paint it. I would use an exterior porch paint if the pieces are going to get alot of wear like in a kid's room.
Crystal Meyer Griffith
on Jul 19, 2016
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Remember chalk paint gives a different look to the furniture. Before you decide on a paint decide on the look you would like to achieve based on your style .
Janet Pizaro
on Jul 19, 2016
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I suggest a good quality latex. First decide if you what a gloss or matt finish. Then using fine sandpaper lightly sand down headboard and footboard. using a ta.ck cloth, available in any paint section or hardware store. this will remove the sanding particles nicely. next, apply one coat of primer. next apply paint. done!.
Bridget
on Jul 19, 2016
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Annie sloan
Rog7064425
on Jul 20, 2016
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