If your furniture looks tired, or you are simply tired of it, it can be tempting to get rid of it. However, with a new coat of paint it could provide that pop of color needed in a blah corner of your house.
While painting can improve the look of a piece, or even give it a new life, it can also prove disastrous. Color that peels and chips, for example, is worse than no color. If painting seems a possibility for extending the life of a piece of your furniture, ask the important questions. Will the paint job ruin a valuable piece? Is there too much structural damage to address first? Will the cost of restoration and paint make the project a drain on finances and time for little return? Will a paint job suit the period of the piece? Will it actually enhance the look and quality?
Once the decision is made, know that objects of wood, plastic, fabric, metal and wicker can all be painted effectively, if done correctly. Although a smoother finish is often more achievable with harder woods, like maple and poplar.
You’ll need to prep your piece by cleaning it, sanding it, and then removing the hardware. A satin, or semi-glass finish, acquired with a latex, or oil-based paint, is often a good way to go. Wicker items will require a spray paint, however. And a clear topcoat for gloss, is a good idea.
Key Takeaways:
- If an old piece of furniture seems tired and less appealing than of yore, it may be possible to give it a second life with a coat of paint.
- Metal, fabric, wood, plastic and wicker can all be painted on, although hardwoods, such as poplar, may allow for a smoother finish.
- Wicker requires a spray paint for covering it and also benefits from a clear top coat for gloss.
“Will the paint enhance the style of the furniture or distract from it?”
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