Furniture Paint

by squidpants

Question–: can anyone give me tips on re-painting antique/older furniture?

Also, do you think I could paint a white wardrobe a darker brown colour, would that work?? The cabinet and 2 drawers would be about 20 years old.

The answer in the following: (Hint: The reader is not the correct identification.)

Answer by Morgan
Sand it back well. Old furniture will have lots of dirt and grime on it.
Then paint it. 2-3 coates should be enough. Then a coat of laquor to protect it

Answer by heart o’ gold
Fix it first.
Any old, flaking, loose paint must come off first.
Rough up the surface with sanpaper or steel wool.
Clean well with tsp or substitute.
Dry thoroughly.
Paint with oil based primer.
Paint with whatever you want.
In that order.

Works for old unpainted, painted and finished furniture.

Answer by ian
throw it away and buy 2nd hand

Answer by Boni Hubbard
Trip off any old finish. (varnish, stain, paint.) Fill any deep nicks or scratches in the wood with wood filler. Sand everything until it’s completely smooth to the touch. Wipe it down with tack cloth and apply the new finish of your choice.

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by squidpants

antique paint furniture

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