How to: paint furniture

Looking for a step-by-step plan for painting (wooden) furniture? Here you will find useful tips and an overview of all the necessary products. You will find a clear step-by-step plan to give your furniture a fresh look. Whether you want to know which paint to use, which materials to use or how to tackle old layers of paint, we have all the answers for you! Read on quickly for the complete step-by-step plan and useful tips.

Step 1: preparation

Let's start with the first step in refurbishing your furniture: preparation. Click on the tabs to read what you can do to give your furniture the perfect preparation before painting it.

Repairs Surface Mess-free

Repair possible damages

Start by checking the furniture for damage, loose parts or old, loose layers of paint. By inspecting the furniture thoroughly, you can find out what you need to fix before you start refurbishing, so you can start from a good base for your paint job.

Try glueing or replacing loose parts, for example. Small holes or cracks can be closed with a wood filler. To level or repair the (wooden) surface, you can use Jansen Acryl Quick Filler, Polyfilla One Fill Hout of Polyfilla Houtvuller.

To remove old layers of paint, you have several options:

Can you get the paint off very easily? Then use a paint scraper to gently scrape the paint residue off the furniture. Make sure not to press too hard to avoid damaging the wood. This method works well with thick layers of paint.
Does the old paint not come off so easily? Then stripper can help dissolve and remove the paint. Apply the stripper to the paint residue according to the instructions on the packaging. Then you can carefully remove the paint with a paint scraper or an old toothbrush. Make sure you work in a well-ventilated area and wear protective clothing and gloves.
If the old paint layer is quite thin, or if the methods above are not effective, you can try lightly sanding the furniture. Use medium-grit sandpaper and make sure you sand the surface evenly to avoid stains and damage.

Preparing the surface

Clean and degrease

Thoroughly clean and degrease the furniture with a mild detergent or degreaser. Make sure you remove all grease, dirt and dust. Berdy Clearline degreaser and Solarine Cleaning Liquid are ideal for this purpose.

Make sure you clean all surfaces thoroughly, including the hard-to-reach areas. Sometimes it helps, for example, to take out the sliders, dismantle doors, etc.

Sanding

Perhaps you have already sanded the furniture to remove old paint, or maybe it has been painted before and is still in good condition. In that case, a thorough cleaning will suffice and you can skip this step further.

However, if you want to refine the surface a little, for instance after filling up holes or if you start from untreated wood, it is advisable to get out a sheet of (fine) sandpaper and sand the surface lightly. This will create a smooth surface for the new paint layer.

After sanding, don't forget to dust your furniture again. The Progold dusting brush half moon can help you with that!

Mess-free painting

If you take the furniture apart to paint it, you may already be able to work very neatly. Lay cardboard under the furniture to protect the floor or ground from paint splashes.

It may also be necessary to protect certain small parts if you cannot dismantle the furniture or do not wish to do so. Think of a handle, hinges or a keyhole.

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How to: paint furniture

Step 1: preparation

Repair possible damages

Preparing the surface

Clean and degrease

Sanding

Mess-free painting

Step 2: painting

Applying primer

Applying lacquer

Applying chalk paint

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