How to Paint Colorful Furniture
Painting furniture is a quick way to bring color into your home without the commitment of painting an entire room. Paint comes in limitless colors, making it possible to paint a piece of furniture in your home any color of the rainbow. Just remember to use the right primer on your furniture first. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Chemical stripper
- Paintbrush
- Wood putty
- Putty knife
- Fine grit sandpaper
- Sanding block
- Damp cloth
- Painting primer
- Foam paint roller
- Latex paint
Instructions
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Remove the finish from the furniture. Spread a chemical stripper on the furniture with a paintbrush. Follow the directions indicated by the manufacturer.
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Fill any holes or dents in the furniture with wood putty. Use a putty knife or your finger to fill the holes. Give the putty sufficient time to dry.
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Lightly sand the furniture with fine grit sandpaper and a sanding block. This will give you a chance to smooth the furniture so it is ready for the paint. Wipe the wood down with a damp cloth. Removing the dust from the furniture is very important before painting.
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Prime the furniture with painting primer. If you are planning on painting your colorful furniture a darker color, use a gray-tinted primer. Lighter colors of furniture should be primed with white primer. Use a foam paint roller to paint the large surface areas and a paintbrush to get into corners and drawers. Allow the primer to dry completely.
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Choose the color for your piece of furniture. There are countless varieties of colors in latex paints. Stop by the paint swatch section of your local home improvement or paint store.
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Paint the furniture in your desired color. Apply two to three coats of latex paint with a foam roller and paintbrush. Wait for each coat to dry before applying the next coat. Allow the piece to dry for a week before use.
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References
- Photo Credit row of colourful plastic chairs image by Thor Jorgen Udvang from Fotolia.com
