5/8/2023 0 Comments Behr chalk paint![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() But we were sick of looking at all the markers, colored pencils and crayons that were always strewn about. Before, we just had the table top with pipe legs and all open storage on top. These drawer bases are the perfect addition to our girls' art table. This simple, but failproof, way of painting furniture led to me transforming these drawer bases from this… If you follow me on Instagram, you know I scored these beat up drawer bases off the Facebook Marketplace and you may have even voted for me to transform these for this project (if you did vote, thank you)! And you may have caught my Instagram Live where I gave a live demonstration of how to paint incorporating BEHR® Wax Decorative Finish. That's it! I hope you see that painting wood furniture is not complicated. What you should end up with is a slight sheen and your finish should be smooth to the touch. ![]() After your light antique wax has dried to the point of becoming slightly tacky (which takes only a couple of minutes), buff it with a soft cloth. Then use very light “x” motion strokes to cover your entire piece. More is not better! You just want enough to coat your piece with a thin coat of wax.Īfter loading your brush with the wax, offload extra wax on a piece of scrap cardboard. It will slightly darken your existing finish and will help you achieve some depth and interest. I used BEHR® Wax Decorative Finish in Clear. Once your piece is fully painted and is dry, you are ready to apply your wax finish. It dries to the touch in less than an hour, but you want to wait 2 hours between coats. There's nothing difficult about applying chalk paint. Chalk paint is also easy to work and dries quickly, which is a total bonus. Chalk paint + a wax finish really mimics the look of an amazing factory finish. It also gives you a smooth, matte finish that other paints just can't replicate. You are ready to paint with chalk paint. Why chalk paint? It's so much more durable than other paints. If you are painting a previously unpainted piece and it's a wood that has tannins (redwood, cedar, etc.), you will want to give it a quick coat of primer so that the tannins don't seep through the paint. I typically use Simple Green, but you can use whatever you like. Note: If you have significant wood damage, be sure to check out this post about how to repair gouges, wood rot, etc. If the existing finish is glossy, I do recommend lightly sanding the piece all over. Generally, you really do NOT need to sand your entire piece unless it's glossy. Then sand any really rough bad areas of damage on your piece, as needed. I used:įirst, remove any hardware from your piece. Ideally, you want to use natural bristle brushes.BEHR® Wax Decorative Finish (I used Clear).BEHR ® Chalk Decorative Paint(I used Timeless Blue on the exterior of the desk and a variety of custom tinted colors on the sides of the drawers).I recently purchased this cordless sander. If you have an electric sander, the sanding will go faster.You know how the Nike slogan is “Just do it.” Well, when it comes to latex paint and furniture, your slogan should be “Just don't do it.” Believe me… I've learned that lesson the hard way. Why? It will peel and will not hold up well. You know that leftover wall paint in your garage? That's most likely latex paint and you don't want to paint your furniture with it. DO NOT PAINT YOUR FURNITURE WITH LATEX PAINT (I have a whole post about the best paint for every kind of furniture). You can learn about the correct way to paint laminate furniture in this post.īefore we talk about the correct way to paint furniture, let's talk about the wrong way to do it. You have to treat laminate furniture differently or the paint will just bead up on you OR go on smoothly only to easily chip and peel. I do want to point out that this guide covers how to paint wood furniture. How to Paint Furniture: A Step-by-Step Guide Read on to learn how to paint furniture with a long-lasting finish that you will love! It's all about the prep and the products you use. Ugh.įriends, I promise you that you CAN paint furniture and have the finish last and look great for as long as you hold on to the piece. You pick out a gorgeous color and paint it and it looks PERFECT… for about 3 days. The wood shows some wear and tear so you decide to paint it. You find an awesome piece of used furniture for a great price. It's happened to a lot of people, maybe even you. ![]()
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