Painting A Wood Table

You have many options when painting your furniture.

Painting a wood table. If you want to brighten up a room then it is helpful to go for a lighter color palette and it may require a few coats to completely cover the furniture. Once that is dry use a foam roller to coat the furniture in a thin layer of latex or other indoor paint then run a paintbrush over the surface of the furniture to smooth it out. This paint is thinner than ordinary paint which makes it easier to achieve a.

The type of paint is the biggest consideration youll have to make since there are oil latex and acrylic paint options for furniture along with specialty paints like chalky paint and milk paint. My Dad used to make these wood tables back in the day when he my Mom and I did several craft markets each year. Before you paint wooden furniture you should remove any existing paint sand the furniture and apply primer.

Be sure to look for five more awesome makeovers from my friends at the bottom. Take an un-tinted candle and rub it hard at random spots on the wood. A fresh coat of paint gives wood furniture a brand new look but the type of paint you choose can make or break the project.

This guide applies to real wood furniture I will talk about painting laminate another time. Prime using a mini foam roller and use a foam brush to get into any hard-to-reach areas. Oak cabinets are wonderful to give a painted makeover to thanks to how robust the wood is as it can be refinished more than once without wearing down.

My favorite paint for wood furniture is Rust-Oleum Painters Touch Semi-Gloss view on Amazon. Otherwise use Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer. If youre priming laminate furniture use Zinsser B-I-N Shellac-Base Primer.

Make sure to work rather quickly to wipe away the paint before it dries completely. I used dark brown Paint the wood at random spots. Let the primer dry according to the instructions on the can of primer.