Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - another question about wood furniture
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12-30-00, 07:23 PM
How do I go about painting wood furniture? Some of the panels are vaneer. What alternatives are available? Could I use wainscoating?
Thanks
Ann Marie
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George
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Ann:
The current finish must be sanded. You don't have to sand it off, just scuff it up enough for a new finish to adhere. If there are any runs, drips, sags in the old finish, now is the time to deal with them.
A good primer is essential. I suggest BIN or KILZ, two coats, lightly sanding after each coat has dried - then apply the top coat of your choice.
Don't understand the question about wainscoating. drop back by and describe what you have in mind a little more.
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kathie32
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additional question about current thread
I had the same question as Anne Marie signing on this evening, and I read the reply... but I'm curious.. I'm a beginner so forgive me if it's silly.. but if I am redoing white furniture with the same white color.. is a primer necesarry? And also, what is the best way to paint and what is the best type of paint to use? Also, the current desk has a shiny smooth finish to it can you give me an idea of what kind of finish that would be?
Thanks!
Kathie
Thanks
Ann Marie
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George
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Registered: Dec 1999
Posts: 449
Ann:
The current finish must be sanded. You don't have to sand it off, just scuff it up enough for a new finish to adhere. If there are any runs, drips, sags in the old finish, now is the time to deal with them.
A good primer is essential. I suggest BIN or KILZ, two coats, lightly sanding after each coat has dried - then apply the top coat of your choice.
Don't understand the question about wainscoating. drop back by and describe what you have in mind a little more.
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George T.
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kathie32
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Registered: Dec 2000
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additional question about current thread
I had the same question as Anne Marie signing on this evening, and I read the reply... but I'm curious.. I'm a beginner so forgive me if it's silly.. but if I am redoing white furniture with the same white color.. is a primer necesarry? And also, what is the best way to paint and what is the best type of paint to use? Also, the current desk has a shiny smooth finish to it can you give me an idea of what kind of finish that would be?
Thanks!
Kathie
George
12-31-00, 10:05 AM
Kathy:
The only silly question is the one you DON'T ask - we all learn new stuff here, including me.
The only time you DON'T need to prime is of you're repainting a piece with the same type of paint (color doesn't matter) as was originally on it. You still need to sand it completely.
And the above (no primer) is not true if the original finish is more than a year old.
Priming before repainting is another step, and additional cost, I know. But it's a lot easier (and cheaper) to do it right the first time than have to do it over.
Now as to your currrrent finish - if it's the finish that came from the factory, it's probably opaque lacquer, and not paint. If it's been repainted outside the factory, it could be anything.
BTW, if you can find the color you like, an aerosol is the easiest way to work. It IS more expensive, but easier by far. Many quality primers are also available in aerosol.
SAND
PRIME (2 COATS)
PAINT
You can take pride in doing it right, or you can do it over.
The only silly question is the one you DON'T ask - we all learn new stuff here, including me.
The only time you DON'T need to prime is of you're repainting a piece with the same type of paint (color doesn't matter) as was originally on it. You still need to sand it completely.
And the above (no primer) is not true if the original finish is more than a year old.
Priming before repainting is another step, and additional cost, I know. But it's a lot easier (and cheaper) to do it right the first time than have to do it over.
Now as to your currrrent finish - if it's the finish that came from the factory, it's probably opaque lacquer, and not paint. If it's been repainted outside the factory, it could be anything.
BTW, if you can find the color you like, an aerosol is the easiest way to work. It IS more expensive, but easier by far. Many quality primers are also available in aerosol.
SAND
PRIME (2 COATS)
PAINT
You can take pride in doing it right, or you can do it over.