I used a whizz roller and a purdy paintbrush to paint on two coats.
Can i spray paint my bedroom furniture.
Let paint dry in between coats to avoid drip or splatter marks.
Much like other paint spray paint has several different finish options from flat to high gloss.
I need some help i have a beautiful dresser that i would love to paint but by looking at and all of its intricate detail work its not a do it yourself project.
It really is amazing that a gallon of paint can make such a huge difference.
Use a back and forth motion releasing the nozzle every once in a while.
Spray paint can be used on practically any surface including wood metal wicker plastic and resin.
For furniture the higher the gloss the easier it.
I chose to remove the tuscan looking iron panels from the sides to give it a more contemporary look.
Spray a light coat on your furniture.
Easier cleanup no brushes rollers buckets or paint trays to wash.
Again check the directions on the spray paint to see how long to wait between coats but generally a few hours is enough time between coats.
Polycrylic also comes in a spray paint form.
How to paint furniture.
Step 1 remove all hardware from your piece of furniture.
Once the primer has dried shake the can of spray paint for at least 1 minute then remove the lid.
Step 2 sand your furniture piece with 220 grit sandpaper.
Spray paint can drip easily so keep an eye out for those.
Clean and sand the furniture then spray the entire surface of the furniture with a coat of primer and let it dry for an hour.
I love the dutch boy paint btw.
It only needed two coats the smell is very minimal and the texture of the paint is awesome.
Be sure to select the finish to fit your needs.
Step 3 clean the piece with a degreaser this is the one i use.
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Spray paint dries much more quickly than brushed on paint.
Applying a high quality paint and varnish remover will save you a lot of sanding labor.
It may seem like a hassle to drag bedroom furniture outdoors but priming and spray painting outside on a warm non windy day gives you adequate ventilation lessening the chances of breathing in.
Hold the can of spray paint about 12 inches from the furniture and spray with even up and down or side to side strokes.
The key to spray painting is using light coats.
Don t stay in one spot too long or you will have drips and those have to be sanded out.
The chemicals work by dissolving or blistering the paint allowing you to wipe or scrape the residue off the.