Everyone says that you don't have to sand before you paint, but I have had a bad experience with it when the piece was heavily varnished . You definitely have to clean well first. If there is a flat finish , go for it . If the wood has been polyurethaned, I'd sand lightly anyway and wipe down then paint .
I was wondering if you could help me with something -- I have an entirely oak kitchen. I know it's the rage now to paint or gel stain cabinets. I've been considering ...
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Is it necessary to sand off the original finish before repainting with CHALK PAINT? I have heard your can paint OVER any finish with CHALK PAINT without sanding. Is...
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I really hate to strip and sand and just want to slap it on some bookshelves and play with it. Will it work or does it have to be on bare wood? Thanks!
Everyone says that you don't have to sand before you paint, but I have had a bad experience with it when the piece was heavily varnished . You definitely have to clean well first. If there is a flat finish , go for it . If the wood has been polyurethaned, I'd sand lightly anyway and wipe down then paint .
just clean the surface really good
Not usually. Cleaning the surface is very important. I would lightly sand if the surface is shiny or slick.
Sanding is not necessary when using chalk paint.