Step away from the sandpaper because there are actually a few reliable ways to paint wooden furniture without sanding it first at all.
Can spray paint furniture without sanding.
Well the answer is a big fat yes.
Can you spray paint wood without sanding.
I d argue that chalk paints are the cornerstone of the painted furniture industry as we know it today.
However people normally sand their wood furniture before applying acrylic paint so if you re bent on avoiding sanding you ll have to apply a primer first.
The key to spray painting is using light coats.
Although you may think this might be a hoax or just another expensive alternative it is not.
As it turns out not only can you spray paint wood without sanding you can also spray paint pressed wood particle board which some parts of this desk were and even that papery cardboard panel on the back.
Here are 5 ways to paint furniture without sanding.
You can spray paint your furniture without the trouble of sanding.
As with any paint job clean the surface well before.
This isn t required but a little extra bite to your laminate surface could help.
Latex agent makes a product called oil bond that allows you to use latex paint over previously painted oil or polyurethane surfaces without sanding or priming.
Paint brushes and fine finish paint rollers.
Stock up on all the supplies you need to ensure you can complete your job quickly without another trip to the store.
Use a chalk paint this is hands down the most common and well known way to paint pretty much anything without sanding.
Optional fine grit sanding block or sand paper.
The huge mass appeal of chalk paint is not only the gorgeous matte finish but the no prep promise.
This would probably be the best option but i will be using a paint brush and paint rollers to get a smooth finish.
I wasn t actually sure if you could spray paint wood furniture without sanding it but i picked up a couple cans of flat black spray paint that have primer in them and hoped for the best.
Spray paint can drip easily so keep an eye out for those.
You may be better off trying out a more expensive and unusual form of paint.
First we should answer the obvious question for you.
Don t stay in one spot too long or you will have drips and those have to be sanded out.
Acrylic paint is very easy to come by and cheap.
Use a back and forth motion releasing the nozzle every once in a while.