Looking to update that vintage 1970's furniture with a coat of paint?
For a nice finished product these few steps will help.
Step 1 CLEAN!
All of the years of furniture polish, wax, and heavens knows what else that is on the surface of the furniture must be eliminated.
A good detergent like (Mean Green) works well for this first step. Don't saturate the wood with water and detergent just wipe it on and wipe it off. Use lots of clean rages for the wiping off step. All the cleaning in the world does nothing if you don't wipe off with a clean rag.
Step 2 Sand.
The surface of the furniture is not likely to be ruff but this step helps your primers and paint to bond.
100 grit sand paper should do the job well. You can use steal wool also for those tight spots.
Step 3
Vacuum off the dust from the sanding process. Take your time and get all of it.
Step 4 Apply the primer.
I recommend a product called (Stix) It's a water based bonding prime. I have had very good luck with this product.
Step 5 Re Sand if needed
If you did a good job of cleaning with the vacuum this step will be easy and go fast.
Step 6 Apply your finish coat.
It is likely you will need 2 finish coats to get the best finish.
Let the first finish coat dry overnight before applying the 2nd finish coat.
A latex finish paint will work well but keep in mind that it may take up to 3 weeks for the paint to (cure) to it's final hardness. So be easy when placing items on the top. Especially if the are heavy.
For a nice finished product these few steps will help.
Step 1 CLEAN!
All of the years of furniture polish, wax, and heavens knows what else that is on the surface of the furniture must be eliminated.
A good detergent like (Mean Green) works well for this first step. Don't saturate the wood with water and detergent just wipe it on and wipe it off. Use lots of clean rages for the wiping off step. All the cleaning in the world does nothing if you don't wipe off with a clean rag.Step 2 Sand.
The surface of the furniture is not likely to be ruff but this step helps your primers and paint to bond.
100 grit sand paper should do the job well. You can use steal wool also for those tight spots.
Step 3
Vacuum off the dust from the sanding process. Take your time and get all of it.
Step 4 Apply the primer.
I recommend a product called (Stix) It's a water based bonding prime. I have had very good luck with this product.
Step 5 Re Sand if needed
If you did a good job of cleaning with the vacuum this step will be easy and go fast.
Step 6 Apply your finish coat.
It is likely you will need 2 finish coats to get the best finish.
Let the first finish coat dry overnight before applying the 2nd finish coat.
A latex finish paint will work well but keep in mind that it may take up to 3 weeks for the paint to (cure) to it's final hardness. So be easy when placing items on the top. Especially if the are heavy.
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