5 Things You Should Know Before You Paint Wood Furniture

Posted On Thursday, 21 October 2021 20:08

So you’ve decided you want to paint that piece of wooden furniture. Painting your furniture is an exciting way to liven up your living space and transform an old and dull piece of furniture. Unfortunately, painting wood isn’t as simple as throwing on a coat of paint. Here are five things you should consider before you get started.

1. Your style

One of the first things you should consider before painting your wood furniture is what your style is. Do you prefer elegant, smooth paint or something more distressed and rustic? Are you after a classic, simple look or something bright and unusual? Your style not only determines what color you’ll want to paint your furniture, but it could also determine what sort of paint you use, how you paint the furniture, and how you finish it. You may want to check out guides on websites like https://furnitureliscious.com/ to ensure you are going to get the look you’re after.

2. What supplies you’ll need

The last thing you want when painting furniture is to realize part-way through that you’re missing some supplies and you need to rush to the store. The exact supplies you’ll need will depend on your project, but be sure to fully check what you have and what you need so you can get everything in one trip to the DIY store.

3. Where you’ll paint

Painting even a small wooden stool requires a good bit of space. Before you get started, make sure you have a fully prepared space to work in. You’ll want some old sheets, cloth, or towels to protect the floor around you. Make sure you have plenty of light wherever you are working too. Natural sunlight will give you the best view of the paint job so that you don’t bring it somewhere brighter and realize how much you’ve missed. The garage is a great place to paint furniture, but any space with plenty of room and light will do the job.

4. How you’ll prepare the furniture

Plenty of paint out there will say that no prep is required, but that should be viewed with some skepticism. Before you paint wooden furniture you should do the following:

  •     Remove hardware (knobs, clasps, and son), hinges, and mirrors. If you can’t remove them, cover them with plastic wrap.
  •     Sand down the wood wherever there is grime, chipping, or varnish. Not only is now a good time to clean up your wooden furniture, but a smooth surface will also take the paint much better.
  •     Fill dents and scratches with wood putty. Sand this too to ensure the surface is nice and smooth.
  •     Clean the furniture fully. Vacuum inside drawers, wipe down everything with a damp cloth or baby wipes to get rid of dust and wait till the wood is fully dry before you start painting.

5. How you’ll finish the paint job

Finally, you’ll want to consider how you’ll finish your paint job before you choose to paint. Do you want a wax finish or French polish? A stained finish or varnish? It’s important to bear your choice in mind when choosing paint as it could affect how the paint ages and fades. This guide to types of wood finishes has everything you need to know. 

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