Today the Second Hand Chicks will be sharing the mystery of furniture painting! No previous experience necessary.
First, find a well-made, solid wood piece. I scored this beauty at the DI, our local thrift store in Salt Lake. The best part is that it was only $12.
Bumbee gets excited about painting!
Assemble your materials:
Gloves
Brushes
Sandpaper
Primer
Paint
Stain
Varathane
Apply a coat of primer. I like to use KILZ, a water base product for easy clean-up.
Let dry.
Lightly sand corners and other areas that would wear naturally over time.
Wipe off dust. I prefer baby wipes for this step.
Rub stain onto the piece. I prefer an oil-based product beacuse it's very forgiving. By the time you have worked the stain into the finish it is usually dry enough to varathane.
Finnish with 2-3 coats of varathane. I like a water-based product for this step. It dries quickly and is has no fumes.
Wow! That table looks great but what happened to her?
Even Bumbee needs a bath!
Let dry.
Apply 2-3 coats of paint. I use the "oops" paint from the Home Depot because it is only $5 a gallon.
Let dry over night.
Lightly sand corners and other areas that would wear naturally over time.
Wipe off dust. I prefer baby wipes for this step.
Rub stain onto the piece. I prefer an oil-based product beacuse it's very forgiving. By the time you have worked the stain into the finish it is usually dry enough to varathane.
Finnish with 2-3 coats of varathane. I like a water-based product for this step. It dries quickly and is has no fumes.
Wow! That table looks great but what happened to her?
Even Bumbee needs a bath!
Have fun painting!
Love, Kelly
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