How to paint furniture

Tim The Toolman Taylor · 10-29-2004, 08:03 PM

Here are some simple ways to transform an old piece of furniture into a work of art! If you have any painting skills whatsoever, you can easily accomplish this craft. Your "new" piece of furniture will keep its look for years if the directions are followed closely. After practicing on a few simple pieces, you may find yourself providing your new skill for friends and relatives (and maybe making a little money!). A few supplies that you will need are:

medium sandpaper (not too rough or fine)

flat, white, interior house paint

pencil

colorful, acrylic, craft paints

black (or other dark color) paint pen

clear, poly-acrylic paint (avail. At hardware stores, no fumes, easy clean)

2 - 3 inch fine house paint brush

small paint brushes

Step one: Choose a simple-shaped, small piece of furniture (footstool, end-table) if you are a beginner, so as not to be overwhelmed by a huge project.

Step two: Use the sand paper to slightly texture all exterior surfaces.

Step three: Paint the furniture white.

Step four: Let the paint dry thoroughly (sunshine works the best!).

Step five: Use the pencil to draw the image, design or pattern of your choice onto the furniture surface (creative ideas below).

Step six: Fill in the penciled shapes with bright colors of your choice. There is a wide variety of craft-paint colors to choose from. You can coordinate your color choices to match a room!

Step seven: Let the paint dry (sunshine works best!).

Step eight: Outline your images with the black (or coordinating dark color) paint pen.

Step nine: Coat entire furniture piece with clear coating.

Step ten: Once again, let dry!

YOU’RE ALL DONE!

Here are some creative images to paint on your furniture: polka dots, stripes, flowers, zig zags, copy a child’s drawing onto the seat of a stool, fish, smiley-faces, and on and on!

Khalin · 10-29-2004, 11:57 PM

I never thought you could do that, I'm gonna try it.

Fargo · 11-01-2004, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khalin

I never thought you could do that, I'm gonna try it.

yea it seems alot easier than i thought it was.

Thanks for writing this up.

Mr. Anderson · 11-01-2004, 03:32 PM

Thanks for the information, it is very helpful.

Geoff · 11-02-2004, 02:49 AM

nice contribution! Thanks for taking the time to get this on the board! A overall really good read:)

John · 11-02-2004, 02:55 AM

Good post, thanks for sharing all this info. Very helpful

Gilbert · 11-03-2004, 01:19 AM

Interesting..:)

Thanks for the information. Good read

Kyle · 11-03-2004, 01:29 AM

Thanks for contributing this!

Very good and helpful thread

D0ug · 11-03-2004, 01:50 AM

Thanks for the info, appreciated.

10-29-2004, 08:03 PM	#1
Tim The Toolman Taylor Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6	How to paint furniture Here are some simple ways to transform an old piece of furniture into a work of art! If you have any painting skills whatsoever, you can easily accomplish this craft. Your "new" piece of furniture will keep its look for years if the directions are followed closely. After practicing on a few simple pieces, you may find yourself providing your new skill for friends and relatives (and maybe making a little money!). A few supplies that you will need are: medium sandpaper (not too rough or fine) flat, white, interior house paint pencil colorful, acrylic, craft paints black (or other dark color) paint pen clear, poly-acrylic paint (avail. At hardware stores, no fumes, easy clean) 2 - 3 inch fine house paint brush small paint brushes Step one: Choose a simple-shaped, small piece of furniture (footstool, end-table) if you are a beginner, so as not to be overwhelmed by a huge project. Step two: Use the sand paper to slightly texture all exterior surfaces. Step three: Paint the furniture white. Step four: Let the paint dry thoroughly (sunshine works the best!). Step five: Use the pencil to draw the image, design or pattern of your choice onto the furniture surface (creative ideas below). Step six: Fill in the penciled shapes with bright colors of your choice. There is a wide variety of craft-paint colors to choose from. You can coordinate your color choices to match a room! Step seven: Let the paint dry (sunshine works best!). Step eight: Outline your images with the black (or coordinating dark color) paint pen. Step nine: Coat entire furniture piece with clear coating. Step ten: Once again, let dry! YOU’RE ALL DONE! Here are some creative images to paint on your furniture: polka dots, stripes, flowers, zig zags, copy a child’s drawing onto the seat of a stool, fish, smiley-faces, and on and on!

10-29-2004, 11:57 PM	#2
Khalin Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 29	I never thought you could do that, I'm gonna try it.

11-01-2004, 03:32 PM	#4
Mr. Anderson Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 10	Thanks for the information, it is very helpful.

11-02-2004, 02:49 AM	#5
Geoff Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8	nice contribution! Thanks for taking the time to get this on the board! A overall really good read:)

11-02-2004, 02:55 AM	#6
John Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3	Good post, thanks for sharing all this info. Very helpful

11-03-2004, 01:19 AM	#7
Gilbert Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8	Interesting..:) Thanks for the information. Good read

11-03-2004, 01:29 AM	#8
Kyle Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6	Thanks for contributing this! Very good and helpful thread

11-03-2004, 01:50 AM	#9
D0ug Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	Thanks for the info, appreciated.


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