Painting wood furniture white?!?!?!?

Question

Most is finished - stained and sealed- how do i go about painting them white? can i just paint right on it? do i need to sand them first? do i need to seal them a certain way? thanks!!! i appreciate the help!

Answer 1

lightly sand. use a primer. let primer dry fully. then paint white.

Answer 2

ask a car bodyshop to spray paint for you. some won't do it. but if you find a shop that will, then you have to protect all the areas that you don't want the paint to touch. must faster than doing it yourself

Answer 3

While meant for kitchen cabinets, this is a good primer (no pun intended) guide for painting finished wood.

http://www.askthedecorator.com/Painting_...

In a nutshell: the existing surface must be clean and dull.  You should also avoid "latex" paint as it is not quite durable enough for furniture.  Done with care, you will have good results.

I also recommend getting Penetrol and using that as a conditioner for oil-based paint.  It will help it flow out and level better (reducing brush marks).

Answer 4

I would sand, then prime it, and then paint. It might be a little time consuming but you won't have to paint them again! Best of luck on your project!

Answer 5

you must sand thru the shine on the existing finish and then wipe down with mineral spirits to remove any wax. Then use a good primer/sealer colored to closely match your finish color.Light sanding of the primer and your ready for the final finish paint. You can do this job with a paint brush, but it is much easier with a spray gun. If all else fails you can rent a HVLP spray outfit from the local retail store.

Good luck