How do i restore a wooden crib?

Question

It has sun damage, scratches and peeling.

Answer 1

To save yourself some time get some sand paper(#5 grit) and do whats called a wet sand, where you dip the sand paper in water that way your not damaging the wood, but you getting the full effect of sanding, now it depends on how old the crib is, more than 15 years the paint could have lead in it so do a thorough job of getting the paint of, don't worry about peeling damage that may occur, that can be fixed with wood putty be sure to purchase the stainable/paintable wood putty, once thats finished and dry gently sand (#3 grit) make sure to thoroughly clean all dust, or the new paint wont stick to the wood, prime the crib, then paint P.S. since it is a crib you may want to spend the extra money for a good washable paint. hope this helps.

Answer 2

Careful w/ cribs.

Best to use a non toxic paste stripper.

Most cribs are maple or other hardwood & will take a light sanding.

Repainting or putting a clear finish on it needs a little research on your part to find paints which are "child safe"

Spraycans would be easiest  w/ all the bars & rails( that will be chewed).

Not 100% , but I believe Krylon paints are child safe .

Check the cans or try Krylon or other mfr's website.

Best regards

Answer 3

If it needs refinished, it may be too old to use safely. The first thing I would do is see if a soda can fits between the slats. If so, don't use it. Hundreds of children are injured annually by the use of old cribs, and dozens die because they get caught between the slats.

If the can does not fit, then you should be fine. Sand down the crib with a medium sandpaper, then finish sanding with a fine 200 grit or finer (higher number).  Then stain using a "child safe" stain and urethane finish.

Answer 4

If it is older, sand it all down very good wearing a mask. It might be lead based paint. Be sure to get it all off. Then prime it with an oil based primer so any old stuff that remains will not seep through and repaint it with a semi-gloss enamel.

Answer 5

Call me crazy, but start by peeling off the rest of whatever (in less it is the actual wood). Then, fill in the scratches with a wood covering marker. Then a light, high gloss paint or finish should be put on top of the wood