Painting furniture can be an effective way to breathe new life into older pieces around your home, but to achieve professional-grade results it’s crucial that you know how to paint wood furniture correctly.
Start off right for optimal results by thoroughly cleaning the piece you’re painting with TSP or another strong cleaner to get rid of old grease, dirt and grime build-up. This will allow for an uninterrupted paint job!
Clean
Furniture of all kinds quickly collects dust, dirt and grime over time – something which makes painting it challenging due to uneven adhesion of paint layers. If this is not handled carefully it could result in poor adhesion of paint layers across its surface and uneven adhesion of paint layers to one another.
Cleaning furniture can give it new life and help ensure its durability for you to use. Cleaning is also key in getting optimal results from any paint projects you undertake.
Before painting furniture, be sure to remove all dirt and grime by making sure the surface is completely free of dust or other forms of contamination. This will ensure that the paint sticks securely to its surface and creates an impressive finish on the piece.
Krud Kutter, denatured alcohol, and TSP are some products available to you for prepping furniture before painting it. Be sure to follow their instructions closely to avoid skin irritation; using inappropriate cleaning solutions could damage both your furniture and paint job.
Sand
Sanding the surface of your furniture before painting it is an essential step in producing a better finish. Sanding opens up the wood for paint application while smoothing away imperfections or dents in its surface, leading to an improved finish overall.
Electric sanders offer the easiest and quickest method for sanding furniture, though you can also do it manually.
When sanding by hand, it’s essential to use a sanding block or piece of sandpaper in order to get into corners and hard-to-reach places. Always sand along the wood grain direction in order to avoid scratching furniture or leaving damage behind.
Be sure to wear gloves and safety goggles when sanding, as this process generates lots of dust and debris that can potentially harm both your work area and disfigure the finished product.
Prime
Priming prior to painting will help extend the lifespan of your paint job by sealing any potential blemishes from bleeding through and providing better coverage of paint.
Choose from an assortment of furniture primers to give your pieces new life! Some options are oil based while others combine both elements.
Oil-based primers tend to cover most stains and odors more effectively; however, drying times can take longer and release more VOC’s (volatile organic compounds).
Before applying any primer or paint, it is wise to give a piece a thorough sanding. This will rough up its surface so that paint and primer adhere more readily.
Paint
Paint can be an economical and efficient way to revitalize worn-out furniture quickly. From dressers purchased at yard sales or antique shops to chairs found online, adding fresh coats of paint can create a whole new look for old pieces of furniture.
Step one of selecting an ideal hue for your piece is selecting a colour that complements its era and style, or select a neutral tone that complements other components within your room.
Utilising the colour wheel as a starting point when selecting colors can be invaluable. Choose between complementary and analogous hues (those on opposite sides of the wheel).
Before beginning to paint your furniture, take time to properly prepare it by removing loose paint, stains and dents as well as sanding and applying primer.
