Do I have to sand my dresser before I paint it?
Question:I have an old dresser, it's made of solid wood, the finish on it is not a stain, and it's not paint, it's like some type of laminate. Can I paint over that, I don't think I could sand it off.
Answers:
You may just sand the surface so the new paint will stick and not peel off. You should also consider the type of paint you use on this surface and how many coats you apply.
I would just paint over it.
You might want to test this in a place that isn't visible, just to make sure it's going to work. With that said, you would want to give the surface a light sanding with some 180 or 220 grit sandpaper, then wipe off any dust. Then prime the surface with one or 2 coats, then paint. For some extra durability, you can get clear polyacrylic finish and put 2 or 3 coats of that on top of the paint.
As far as what paint you use, you can just use a decent latex paint from your local paint store, or the upper-end brand from a home improvement store. You would want to use a latex primer as well.
You should sand it, it would roughen up the surface so the paint would bond better with the wood.
I would sand it all off and try to get the natural wood back and then strain it. if not, sand is the paint bond better and maybe prime before you paint to give a fresher look.
I like sanding it... when you do finally paint it - the color looks better.. looks more rich, more natural...
glossy, satin paint over glossy satin paint starts to look lumpy & ikea-ish (not that there's anything wrong with that - I support those crazy swedes and their furniture often)
but if you found an antique piece... you should sand it.. it'll look better.
When I was staining my cabinet, I found the Minwax forum very helpful.
http://www.minwax.com/bbs/
You could probably get a good answer even if you're not using a Minwax product.
Typically, old furniture is lacquered. You will need to remove this lacquer before any water based paint will adhere to the piece. Sanding is advisable, as it will give a nice smooth surface to paint on, increasing the beauty of the finished product.
yes
You should just sand it because it makes the paint stay on better and will last longer and will also look smoother.
yea
If you really want it to come out nice I highly recommend taking the time to strip it with a chemical stripper. The stuff is pretty potent so you need to do it outside, but in the end if you do it right, anything covering the wood will strip right off. (plus if your furniture is old, you may be sanding lead paint, which obviously is not good to breathe.) Follow all the safety instructions because it can be messy and if it gets on your skin it will burn. if you prep before doing it, it should come out nicely.
I used a chemical stripper after hours of backbreaking sanding on an old dresser. After the stripper is on the paint for a few minutes, a scraper goes through it, removing it like butter. All thats left is your bare wood to work with.
Good luck!
YES absolutly, you must sand for the paint to be able to adhere to the dresser...then you need to paint a coat of kilz on it then your ready for the color
You can get a paint remover that is like a gel and it doesn't smell too bad - still use in a well ventilated area - and if the wood looks good, sand it gently and stain it or use polyurethane and after it's dry rub it gently with steel wool. It'll shine like nobody's business!
yes you should sand your dresser before you paint it because if you don't you will probably end up getting the old coat wet if you do not remove it by sanding
If you want it to look its best i would suggest pealing away the laminate type stuff and lightly sand it then stain it. Chances are that the paint will not stick so good to the laminate...so I would put a little elbow grease in and get it done right if i were you and you will feel better accomplished.
peel it off then sand the glue off
sand it first. then get yourself a good quality paint for the finish coat. if there is any bare wood use a primer on that first. sanding makesa good surface for the paint to adhere to. there is also a product out called liquid sandpaper that you can just wipe on that will dull , clean and etch the surface before you use your finish coat. good luck
You do not halft to but the smater thing to do would be to sand it. i would if i were you
it has a laminate on it? That sounds odd if it is real wood. I would not paint over it without sanding it...sand it and then wipe that down with paint thinner (my dad calls it paint thinner) I think it is called mineral spirits (yeah, that sounds wierd too). In the paint department at Home Depot.
If you do not sand it, etc, the paint will have nothing to adhere to and will eventually just peal off.
It sounds like you have some sort of veneer over the wood. If it is a slick surface, you are almost certainly going to need to sand it - at least a little - or your paint may not stick.
Try sanding a small spot either on the back or low down on the side where it is not noticeable. If you are not trying to remove the surface material completely, try a 0000 steel wool. That might rough up the surface enough that the paint will stick but not give you a rough feel.
Also, you may want to consider an oil base paint.
i would so the paint goes on better
I'd try and sand it off first - get it smooth and give the new stain something to stick to - good luck
no, i dont think you dont have to sand it......
you could probably just paint right over it, but i am no professional so..........
No.
You don't need to sand the whole thing, just give it a quick rub to ruff up the surface a bit. Use a high grit so as not to make it too rough. This is much easier than trying to sand everything completely off.
Then apply a "stick to anything" primer. Kilz I think makes a good one. Let it dry.
Now paint. The primer will allow the paint to stick to the piece and the old finish will not bleed through.
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The "laminate" is probably polyurethane. If it is worn down, sand it until it is even, and reapply an additional layer or two.
If it's not polyurethane, strip the existing laminate off first. Chemical-based strippers work best for this. However, they are very potent and can cause breathing problems. When you strip the laminate, do it in a well-ventilated room. Outdoors is best. Be sure to wear a filtered air mask, safety glasses, and heavy-duty plastic or latex gloves.
Since the dresser is solid wood, it might look better if you stain it, or just apply two layers of polyurethane, depending on the type of wood. There are several sites online that can give you step-by-step instructions on staining wood, as well as books, videos, and Home Depot and Lowes both offer how-to classes on staining wood furniture. It's very time-consuming, but you will really enjoy the beauty of the wood better when it is stained than if it is painted.
It doesn't require to be sanded completely to bare wood, but a light sanding will greatly improve the final look of the dresser. Also before you apply any paint ensure you apply at least one coat of primer (spray or can).
To ensure a nice smooth finish it also helps to thin the paint (just a very tiny bit) use either water for latex and paint thinner for for enamels. As you apply make sure your coats are nice and thin, and lightly sand between coats, this will take several coats to get the perfect finish.
When your complete ensure you apply a clear caot to protect the furniture. I prefer a satin finish myself but that is all personal prefrence. If you wish to distress the furniture make sure you do that before applying the clear coat.
And as a final note if you are willing to put the work into it the best way to get beautiful furniture is to go garage sale shopping and pick up furiture for 20-30 dollars and you can make it look like a 400-600 peice of furniture for 30 dollars worth of paint and new hardware and a few hours of your time.
you would print over it
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