What paint do you use on a dresser?

What paint do you use on a dresser?

For furniture it's best to use a satin or semigloss finish in either a latex or an oil-based paint. Never leave primer unpainted. If you choose a latex paint, a latex primer is an excellent choice for most uses. It goes on easily and blocks most stains, but it doesn't have the odor of an oil-based primer.

Is it better to spray or brush paint furniture?

Spray painting is faster than brush painting. Most spray paint is oil-based and provides a more durable finish than latex paint. Spray paint can be used on practically any surface, including wood, metal, wicker, plastic and resin. Spray paint dries much more quickly than brushed-on paint.

Can I paint over varnished wood without sanding?

If you've ever wondered if you can paint without without sanding, I have the solution for you! Liquid Sandpaper! To get paint to adhere to wood, you have to sand it, to rough up the surface. This allows the paint to grip the surface, especially with anything that's varnished.

Can I paint furniture without sanding it?

No, you do not. But you do need to properly prep the surface first. Wiping it down with a clean soapy rag is always advised, and you may want to use a deglosser. I choose to use an oil-based paint instead which will adhere to a varnished surface and is a great way to prep for a final coat of paint.

What happens if you don’t sand wood before staining?

It all starts with sanding. You need a smooth surface with no blemishes because stain will highlight scratches and dings in the wood. Always sand down to clean wood (if you have enough meat left of the wood) before applying any stain. Too fine and the wood won't be able to accept the stain.

How do I paint an old dresser?

Applying oil-based or shellac primer is a required step when painting over stained wood. Stain is oil-based, so latex primers won't adhere to it properly. Stain colors have a habit of seeping through paint, so ask your paint supplier to tint the primer to the same or similar color as the stain you're painting over.

Can I paint over varnished wood?

The short answer: yes. There is a big misconception where you can't paint over varnished wood when, actually, you can. While possible, painting over wood varnish comes with good and bad news. The good news is that painting over varnished wood is possible using either oil or water-based paints.

What is the best paint for furniture?

For furniture it's best to use a satin or semigloss finish in either a latex or an oil-based paint. Never leave primer unpainted. If you choose a latex paint, a latex primer is an excellent choice for most uses. It goes on easily and blocks most stains, but it doesn't have the odor of an oil-based primer.

Can you paint furniture with spray paint?

Spray paint for furniture is available in a wide range of colors and textures that can cover many different materials, like wood, metal, and even plastic. If you have a piece of furniture that you want to spray paint, you can easily do so with a universal spray paint.

How much spray paint do I need to paint a dresser?

To spray paint the whole piece properly, you could easily go through 8 – 12+ cans of paint. If you choose to prime, add another 8 – 12+ cans of paint. You would need several light coats to get proper coverage and finish.

How do you sand and repaint a dresser?

And the answer is yes and no. Chalk paint adheres to furniture beautifully without the use of primer and (usually) no sanding. A quick cleaning is typically all you need. With that being said, there's very rarely a piece of furniture that goes through our shop that doesn't need some type of prep work before paint.

Can you spray paint wood furniture?

Spray painting is an easy way of achieving a smooth, even finish on wood furniture. Whereas painting with a brush can result in drips and brush marks, spray paint can give you a near-perfect look. Like all other materials, wood requires some preparatory steps before the application of spray paint.

Can I paint over stain?

To paint over a stain, lightly sand all glossy surfaces until the finish is dull, then wipe it down with a damp rag dipped in de-glosser. Allow time to dry. Then with even strokes, apply a quick-dry primer-sealer to prevent bleed-through. Allow the sealer to dry, and you're ready for your finish coat.

Should I paint my wood trim white?

When it comes to trim along the baseboard, it's still best to keep it simple. Most baseboards are 3 to 5 inches high and white or ivory is still the go-to painted trim color for most homes.

How do you paint over dark wood?

Paint the wood surface with stain-killing primer in a color that is similar to the final paint color. Use a high-quality paint brush and paint with smooth, fluid strokes, overlapping each stroke. Cover the dark stain completely with the primer. Allow it to dry for the time specified on the can.

How do you refinish a dresser that’s not wood?

To properly prepare new metal surfaces, use mineral spirits to remove grease and apply a rust-inhibitive primer before painting. For painted surfaces that are in sound condition, remove dust with a clean, dry cloth, de-gloss the surface with light sanding, and wipe with mineral spirits to ensure good adhesion.

How do you paint a dresser black?

Whichever paint you go with, start by sanding your furniture with fine-grit sandpaper so the paint has something to grip onto. Then, apply a coat of paint primer and let it dry for at least 24 hours. Finally, apply several thin coats of black paint, letting the paint dry in between each coat.

What do you paint wood furniture with?

For furniture it's best to use a satin or semigloss finish in either a latex or an oil-based paint. Never leave primer unpainted. If you choose a latex paint, a latex primer is an excellent choice for most uses. It goes on easily and blocks most stains, but it doesn't have the odor of an oil-based primer.

Can you stain over stained wood?

If the object you're hoping to stain has been sealed with a topcoat, you won't be able to restain it, but you can go over it with a coating or a colored stain blend. There are a number of polyurethane stain blends available in a variety of wood tones.