Best Way To Repaint Furniture

The wax component of most furniture polishes does not mix well with chalk paint.

Best way to repaint furniture. The pineapple area of the pedestal table has crevices of some sort. Then let it dry naturally for at least six hours. Use a mini foam roller to apply three thin coats of semi-gloss latex paint.

I usually use a small foam roller on the main parts of the furniture and a brush in the hard to reach crevices painting the crevices first. The round Zibra paint brush works great for getting into the detail areas. So its best to start from the bottom of the piece and work upwards.

You dont need to clean the furniture or sand it. The top of the piece usually requires the most attention and coats. If you want to brighten up a room then it is helpful to go for a lighter color palette and it may require a few coats to completely cover the furniture.

It should also make your strokes smoother. After cleaning the furniture wipe it with a clean damp lint free cloth. This will make applying the paint easier.

Lightly sand the entire piece again to remove any raised wood fibers and remove the dust. Step away from the sandpaper because there are actually a few reliable ways to paint wooden furniture without sanding it first at all. For furniture its best to use a satin or semigloss finish in either a latex or an oil-based paint.

Dont use furniture wax to clean it. This might be the best paint finish for furniture since a semi-gloss paint reflects light well and stands up to washing and the demands of increased use. Oil Bond has cleaners in it that will prep the surface for you.