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How to paint furniture?

Painting old or rubbed furniture is a great way to revive it. As a result, you will receive truly unique furniture that will definitely look much more expensive than you pay for it.

Furniture can also be painted at home.

You will need:

1. Sandpaper
2. Cloth
3. Brush
4. Latex or enamel paint
5. White spirit (for furniture cleaning)
6. Primer

You may also need to fill in the cracks, depending on whether the object is damaged.

So 7 basic steps to help you paint your furniture:

1. Make sure that when painting, the paint will not splash on other furniture, walls and floors in the room.

2. Before painting the furniture, you must make sure that there is no previous paint residue and dirt on it. Thoroughly clean the furniture with white spirit and a cloth. Then the surface to be painted will be clean, smooth and free of dust.

3. Then sand the furniture. This will help get rid of paint and varnish residue and smooth out small bumps.

4. Wipe the sanded surface with a clean cloth.

5. Prime and allow the furniture to dry completely.

6. Smooth the surface with fine sandpaper.

7. Paint the furniture.

Renovating or refurbishing existing furniture is definitely worth it, as there is no need to throw away furniture in good condition just because you are tired of the color of the cabinet, table varnish or any other visual features. At times like this, we use a brush and repaint the furniture, but to avoid disappointing the end result, you need to know a few nuances.

Grinding

In order for the new paint to look better and the furniture to last longer just like new, the old top layer must be sanded. Each sandpaper has its own fraction or grain composition on the material indicated by numbers. The lower the number, the coarser the sandpaper, but for sanding furniture it is best to use sandpaper with a fraction of 150.

Surface cleaning

Once the surfaces have been sanded, do not do without cleaning them, in which case a cloth that effectively wipes away the dirt should be used. Do not use a paper towel, as it will separate pieces of paper, instead use a linen or cotton cloth that is not worn.

Priming

Unless a special paint is used that does not require priming, do not do without this process. Priming is also needed to make the paint easy to apply and last as long as possible. Apply the primer evenly on the surface of the furniture with a brush, carefully covering the corners and hard-to-reach places. Use a roller to create a smoother surface. Allow the primer to dry and then start painting.

Painting process

To help you repaint your furniture better, use a number of tools, including a roller and brushes of different sizes. With finer brushes you will be able to paint details and narrow places, but with a roller and the largest brush large areas. It is seldom enough to apply one coat of paint, but never paint the next coat before the foundation has dried, and they should usually last at least six hours, unless it is a fast-drying paint.

During the painting process, it is important to be careful not to spill any brush or stick to the furniture. If it goes unnoticed as the paint dries, you will not be able to remove it.

The painting process always starts with harder to reach places, such as the inside of the drawers, the base, otherwise it will be difficult to paint it if the rest of the surface is freshly painted.

When the furniture is repainted, leave it to dry thoroughly. Then be sure to apply a protective layer that will make the surface more attractive, it can be varnish, wax or a special paint. This step should definitely not be omitted, as the protective layer will protect the surface from damage and allow the furniture to last longer. Allow the repainted furniture to dry for at least two days before using it.

Take note!

In addition to these tips, it is important to pay attention to the nuances that will greatly facilitate the repainting process, and one of them is definitely the removal of parts. The handles are always unscrewed, then it will be easier to paint harder to reach places and even individually repainted parts will look better.
Before repainting the furniture, be sure to apply a protective film on the floor, nearby furniture and walls to prevent staining.
Always use high-quality brushes and rollers, as low-quality tools can cause bristles to fall out or tangle.