Do you have an old, outdated piece of furniture lying around in the garage or basement?
Yet beneath its yellowed varnish, its design and style are still attractive. Its construction is of high quality and the wood is solid. These are all good reasons to refurbish it. Here are some things to consider before revamping it.
By reading the following, you can ensure a job well done and long-term durability.
Preparing Your Furniture Properly
Today, you will learn how to properly prepare your furniture with Colorantic products before starting an upgrade.
The key to the success and durability of your work lies in its preparation, it is the very assurance that your paint adheres well to the surface. Work efficiently, not harder!
Even though this step is surely the least interesting of the project, it is essential to follow all the recommended steps before starting to apply chalk paint to your furniture.
Products Used
- Colorantic Cleaner and Varnish Remover
- Colorantic Two-Grit Sanding Block
- Colorantic Water Based Primer
- Colorantic Oil Based Primer
How to Prepare a Piece of Furniture with a Varnish-Free Finish
- First remove the hardware if applicable.
- Then, sand very lightly with the sanding block in the direction of the wood grain, only to scratch the surface.
- Spray Cleaner and Varnish Remover on all surfaces. Leave to act depending on the degree of dirt. Once the time has elapsed, rinse well twice with a cloth to remove all residue.
How to Prepare Furniture with a Water-Based Finish
- First, remove the hardware if applicable.
- Then, spray the Cleaner and Varnish Remover. Leave the cleaner to act for 15 to 30 minutes. Once the time has elapsed, rinse well twice with a cloth to remove all residue. This step should have removed the shine from the furniture, repeat if necessary!
- Sand very lightly with the sanding block in the direction of the wood grain, only to scratch the surface.
- Apply Colorantic water-based primer, to properly prepare the surface for the application of the chalk paint.
How to Prepare Furniture with a Oil-Based Finish
- First, remove the hardware if applicable.
- Then, spray the Cleaner and Varnish Remover. Leave the cleaner to act for 15 to 30 minutes. Once the time has elapsed, rinse well twice with a cloth to remove all residue. This step should have removed the shine from the furniture, repeat if necessary!
- Sand very lightly with the sanding block in the direction of the wood grain, only to scratch the surface.
- It is strongly recommended to apply Colorantic oil-based primer, as you need to transition from the old oil finish to the new water-based chalk paint.
You are now ready to begin your project, which will certainly brighten up your room!
Don’t forget to take a photo before and after your upgrade!
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