Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - painting dressers to match bed

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jg24girl
06-30-06, 07:09 AM
I am getting ready to finish furniture for my daughters "big girl" room. I bought a headboard in an antique white finish and want to paint some furniture to match. I am not sure what materials to use to achieve this, paint or spray? Varnish or not? Here is a picture of a similar bed, as well as pictures of the furniture I am painting. The dressers I believe are pine, or at least have a pine stained finish. I know I need to sand them. Prime or seal? I would appreciate your wealth of information. :)

diane

link to bed:
http://zoom.jcpenney.com/is/image/0900631b80db3910M.TIF

link to furniture to be painted:
http://www.deebobandkids.com/images/photos/home/master-bedroom_04.jpg


George
06-30-06, 01:33 PM
Sand, wipe clean, prime, sand lightly & wipe clean, paint

Check with a name brand paint store for the appropriate products.

If at all feasible, take part of the bed with you for a custom color match.