Painting an army tanker desk
by Margo
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Can I roll paint vs spray? Desk is too heavy to move, even without the drawers. What paint and rollers do you suggest?
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Have you thought about just sanding off the old paint to the raw metal? If not then, sand to the primer, which should be a lighter color, and then use a foam roller for the smoothest finish. Either way, when sanding, be sure to wear the proper protection as the paint is more than likely from before 1978 an be lead based.
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Z
on Jul 17, 2015
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Would chalk paint work? Would not require sanding
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Cindy
on Jul 17, 2015
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I have refinished furniture with chalk paint and had good luck. I would recommend Annie Sloan. It is a bit more expensive but does a much better job than some of the cheaper brands and requires less coats. Good Luck.
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Cindy
on Jul 17, 2015
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I think chalk paint may be the way to go also. It adheres to almost everything and then you don't have to mess with the sanding. It can be expensive so you may want to just make your own, which is easy to do and the bonus to that is you will have what is left over for other projects!
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The Redesign Habit
on Jul 17, 2015
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Annie Sloan chalk paint is wonderful. The kind of paint that chips is Milk paint if you do not add a bonding agent. I have used chalk paint on several different items, including metal items.
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CeCe D
on Jul 17, 2015
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when you buy your paint tell the salesperson what you are going to paint and they can help you get the right kind of paint, and yes, I would use a roller made for metal.
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Carol Harris
on Jul 17, 2015
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I agree with the others that chalk paint would work well on the desk. You won't need to prime it first, but the first coat of chalk paint will go on like a primer. After it dries apply a second coat and you will get fabulous coverage. Depending on the color you choose you might need another coat, but 2 are usually sufficient. Seal it with soft wax and it will look fabulous. But I would consider putting a coat of clear polyurethane on the top since it will got a lot of wear and tear.
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Patricia
on Jul 17, 2015
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Also, check at your local hardware store for furniture glides (also called furniture slides, magic slides, easy sliders, etc.). Walmart might carry them but I'm not sure. They are round discs that you can slip under the desk legs and will help you slide it over the carpet so you can get in there and paint.
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Patricia
on Jul 17, 2015
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Sherwin Williams ProClassics Enamel would be a good option. They make one that is water based, so easier to clean up. It is a VERY durable paint, and comes in different finishes. You can brush and /or roll on with a low nap roller.
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9530106
on Jul 18, 2015
Z
on Jul 17, 2015
Cindy
on Jul 17, 2015
The Redesign Habit
on Jul 17, 2015
CeCe D
on Jul 17, 2015
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