Painting Old Mahogany Furniture
I also think the shabby chic look is really on its way out.
Painting old mahogany furniture. If your mahogany veneer dresser is a family hand-me-down or a yard sale find it may look better with an older style of paint finish. Finishes rarely last as long as the wood they protect but a dull finish isnt always one that needs to be replaced. Zinsser Bin is one you can use.
Take a look at some of these examples. The shinier the paint the harder the finish. Consider a More Traditional Paint.
Chalk paint is definitely the answer as there is little to no prep work just paint away. Janene began painting but because the piece is Mahogany she had a little bleed through that was only on the corners of the piece and the corners of each of the drawers. Spray evenly onto the surface of the furniture and apply a second coat if needed.
Jan 2 2015 - Montreal Furniture Painting Westmount Annie Sloan Paints Custom Furniture Painting painted vintage furniture Montreal Custom Painted Furniture. You might even ask whether you can paint over mahogany wood. Apply a second coat and let dry.
X Research source However chalk paint goes on thick and dries quickly so even multiple coats wont take long. Let dry and check that the dark of the mahogany wood is not showing through. How to Paint Mahogany Furniture.
Annie Sloan and CeCe Caldwell both are nice I like the Annie Sloan paint a little more. If painting the furniture will breath new life into your condo then I say paint away. Refinishing furniture is not a difficult job to do as long as you have patience especially when you are refinishing mahogany furnitureMahogany has different types of shadings this variation is due to the origin of the wood but normally it is a dark color.