Refinishing a crib?

Question

i was givin a crib that has cherry finish. i want to paint it white, the changing table is not made out of real wood, i thikn it is that mdf stuff, but it has cherry finish as well. can you paint over that? would you just sand it down first?

Answer 1

You'll want to sand the surface down first. The glossy finish/sealant will prevent the paint from sticking properly. The paint needs something to bond with on the surface. If it is slick, it will chip and crack.

Answer 2

Lots of good spray can paints out there.

If the finish is intact & tight, a light sanding or steel wool to scuff the surface is fine for the crib & table.

Would prime & use several thin coats for all the crib rails & bars.

Since a little one will be chewing on the crib,check

the primer & paint cans or mfrs' website to see if the finish is  washable &"child safe".... most are  these days .

Best regards

Answer 3

sand it with a 30-60 grit sand paper to remove all of the finish and just paint it, u probably could just paint over it without sanding it but for best results sand it.

Answer 4

There is a show on TV called " MTV Cribs " that might be helpful.