Painting Unfinished Furniture
Once your work area and furniture are prepped spray the piece with the bonding primer.
Painting unfinished furniture. Oil-based enamel paints also can be used as an attractive durable paint for unfinished furniture. Primer 2 coats. Furniture Finishing Tips and Techniques from Woodmarket Furniture of Monroe CT.
Be sure to look for five more awesome makeovers from my friends at the bottom. Why limit yourself to three or four color options when unfinished furniture offers you endless possibilities. Fortunately most used furniture pieces can be given new life simply by painting over an old finish.
Water-based gloss or semigloss latexacrylic interior paint is a common choice for unfinished furniture. Smooth those out quickly but avoid over working the primer once its dried. Start by flipping the furniture on its top and spray the bottom first.
Prime your piece from top to bottom always looking a little behind for drips. Chalky painting furniture has become a very popular thing to do so even the learning process can become an enjoyable and rewarding hobby. Paint 3 coats.
Primer isnt meant to cover completely its okay for the wood to show through. You must seal furniture painted with chalk paint with wax. Chalky paint can be sanded or distressed to create a weathered look so the product is popular among people looking for a more vintage or shabby chic look.
Roll your furniture in the direction of the grain starting from the top and working your way down. How to Milk Paint Unfinished Furniture. There will be dust.