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EleanorRose
Farmgirl in Training
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Eleanor
Manchester
NH
USA
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 Posted - Apr 24 2010 : 9:38:24 PM
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I'd like to start up a hobby of collecting roadside furniture to fix up and repaint and repurpose.
What is the best kind of paint to use on wood furniture?
Earth-loving, Rock-star Mama. |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 06:42:35 AM
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Eleanor, I had a painted furniture studio and classroom that I openend after doing murals and paint finishes for 15 years. I did some artful ones but the secret is in the preparation. If it is wood with old varnish or shellac and stain you need to prime it. I usually lightly scuff the surface just to give it some tooth, then the only primer I used was called BIN. It is a white tinted shellac that seals everything and won't let the previous stain bleed through. You can buy it at any home inprovement store. The only thing is-use it outside because shellac is smelly, but it is natural and old fashioned. You clean your brush with ammonia and then with soap and water. Then use any latex paint-I used a low lustre or eggshell finish, because it wasn't too shiny and looked more country. You can also scuff up the edges a little after it has thoroughly dried. For the finish I don't really care for poly, I used furniture wax the paste kind in a can. You apply it just like car wax. A couple of coats and it really protects it. I have had a painted dining room table that we use every day that has a wax finish and it is holding up beautifully! Go to my photo site and check out some of my work. If you have any questions, just e-mail me.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 06:44:11 AM
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Eleanor, after reading my post I forgot...after lightly scuffing the furniture, you should wash it thouroughly with vinegar and water solution to remove any dust and oils. Then prime. Happy Hunting and Painting!
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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Edited by - Fiddlehead Farm on Apr 25 2010 06:56:17 AM |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 06:49:31 AM
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Here is a dresser that I recently did for a customer.
It was veneer on the sides that was peeling. I removed the veneer and put pressed wall paper on the sides and the bottom drawer. It looks like pressed tin. Then I painted the rest and waxed it. I bought the dresser for $25.00!
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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Edited by - Fiddlehead Farm on Apr 25 2010 06:53:14 AM |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 4:52:11 PM
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Diane, your furniture is lovely. You do have a heap of talent, girl!
Blessings, Sheri
"Work is Love made visible" -Kahlil Gibran |
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EleanorRose
Farmgirl in Training
25 Posts
Eleanor
Manchester
NH
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 5:14:11 PM
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Oh my gosh!!! Your work is incredible Diane! Thanks so much for sharing. I am so not the artistic talent, but still want to paint some nice color combinations on found furniture, thanks for the tips! What about Milk Paint? Would I use it in the same way you described?
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southerncrossgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Gena
Harmony
NC
USA
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Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 5:16:40 PM
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Diane, I love it!
I have a question. I am wanting to change the color of my wicker. Right now it is black, or dark brown, (I can't remember it has been the building so long waiting to be painted) Would BIN be the right stuff for that also?
Any suggestions?
It will be a light yellow or mint green (hopefully) when I am finished.
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Apr 25 2010 : 5:40:38 PM
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Gena, They make BIN in spray cans...the easiest way to paint wicker. Especially when going from a dark color to a light color. It seals in any pigments and stains and dries real fast. You can recoat in an hour. I have even used BIN to paint over laminate countertops!
Eleanor, You can use milk paint, I still recommend priming first. The only time I don't prime with BIN is if I am painting something black. Then I use an oil base paint.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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EleanorRose
Farmgirl in Training
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Eleanor
Manchester
NH
USA
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Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 07:13:44 AM
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I was just wondering, Diane, what about stain? If I found a peice of furniture that had an old stain and wanted to reinvigorate it or add a different stain, would I scuff it up the same way and add stain?
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 07:43:48 AM
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You dresser is really pretty Diane. Show us some other pictures of things you have re- finished.
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Edited by - Nancy Gartenman on Apr 27 2010 07:44:23 AM |
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 08:33:48 AM
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There are about 400 pictures on my photo site-just click my link. I have about 300 more that aren't on there! How did I ever do all that?
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Apr 27 2010 : 08:36:58 AM
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Eleanor, If it has old stain you might have to remove it. First try using some lemon oil on it, that might just invigorate it enough to look nice without staining. The primer is only used if you want to paint a piece of wood furniture, usually something that isn't nice wood-like veneers or damaged. If you need to strip a piece I highly recommend Citri-strip. It smells like oranges and really does a good job.
Why not go out on a limb, that's where all the fruit is! "Mark Twain"
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
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