I have a VERY OLD piano. Looks terrible on the outside. I am wondering if it will be easier and cheaper to just put some coats of paint on it and a design myself, rather than spending more $$ than its worth getting it refinished. I don't see where it will change the tune/pitch/or sound.
2006-06-30 15:32:36 · 9 answers · asked by Mom24 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes you can paint a piano. Do a mural on it with some musical notes or something music related perhaps, or roses, or whatever. It is your piano, and painting it will not hurt it. Make it as unique as you are. Of course paint only the outside, not the soundboard or keys!
2006-06-30 15:36:07 · answer #1 · answered by still learning at 56 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Surprisingly enough, painting a piano can change its sound. The wood that is used to build a piano contributes to what it will sound like because different woods carry sound vibrations differently. Painting it can change the vibrations or dull the sound. Usually it isn't a huge effect, but you may want to consider getting it refinished. Have someone who knows pianos look at it first to see if it is worth the effort and money, and if it's a good piano, go for a good finish rather than a cheap paint.
2006-06-30 15:37:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
celery_endaliel is absolutely right.
Painting a piano can change it's tone, and it will dull the sound
as would painting any stringed instrument that has a sound box like a guitar or violin
The best thing to do when you have an instrument like this is to take very good care of it so it does not get scratched or marred in anyway. . If you want to refinish yes do get it done by a professional
2006-06-30 15:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first piano was the ugliest thing in the world...the person before me painted over a nice black mahogony with this baby blue paint...it was god awful...but it sounded good enough for my first piano...ANYWAYS...i tried stripping the paint and I don't recommend it if that's an option of yours...i guess you can sand it then paint it that way...i just realized i probably wasn't of any help
2006-06-30 15:38:00 · answer #4 · answered by Maestro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might want to consider stripping the present finish off then restaining it. The necessary equipmentr can be easily obtain for a resonable amount of cash from any hardware store or walmart for that matter.
The problem with painting an old piano is that you may inadvertantly affect the tonal quality of the instrument.
2006-06-30 16:33:55 · answer #5 · answered by lifhapnz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that you can paint a piano, though I'm not an expert on painting. If you be careful not to get the paint on the keys or the inner-workings of it.
2006-06-30 15:39:34 · answer #6 · answered by akimbleywill 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cant imagine why not, Go for it! Give that piano a little TLC!
2006-06-30 15:36:17 · answer #7 · answered by singing_star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use a high gloss enamel after first sanding it down a bit
2006-06-30 16:26:14 · answer #8 · answered by cmaliken 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why dont you just sand it down and varnish it?
2006-06-30 15:36:57 · answer #9 · answered by jimbobb1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋