what are different types of painting furniture finishes and procedures.?

Question

i want to learn how to do it..just want to add my knowledge.thanks!

Answer 1

There are many different types of furniture painting finishes. Here are some of the most popular:

Crackle (used with crackle medium and requires a base coat, followed by a coat of crackle, and then a top coat... allowing time in between these coats)

Faux Marbling (many different ways to do... one popular way is to use sponges to sponge on various colors and add "veins" with feathers or fan brushes)

Distressed (paint on a layer of one color and then a layer of a contrasting color. Let dry between layers. Once the top layer is dry, use sandpaper to sand away the top layer in random spots to make it appear distressed).

Sponging (sponge on paint in various shades or contrasts using a sea sponge. Move the sponge around, turning it and using different areas to create different depth and designs. Easy and quick)

Answer 2

I'm taking it that you want to repaint or refinish your furniture?

Great idea! It rejuvenates something you might otherwise throw away, and makes it beautiful again.

Here's what you do:

Look at the furniture piece. If it's got upholstery or fabric on it, change or replace that last, after your wood is done.

Next, ask yourself what you want to do with the wood itself. Here are some tips, ranging from a basic touch-up to a total makeover.

SO YOU WANT TO:

(a) Bring out the grain a bit better? Restore lost lustre?

Clean off the dust with a cloth. Apply Scott's Liquid Gold (dunno if you can find it where you are, but it's great stuff!). Leave for 30 mins, then buff surface with a lint-free cloth. Good as new, almost.

(b) Change the colour so that harmonises with your decor better?

THE 'TLC' METHOD

First sand down the surface, working with and not against the grain. If the wood is antique or valuable, do it with a fine sanding block. If it's more functional, use a power sander - very carefully!

Then touch up cracks with a 'filler pencil' - you can find them at your DIY mart.

Apply sanding sealer so the stain will hold better.

Now, apply your wood stain.

There are several types of stain which transform wood colour.

Oil-Based Stains penetrate wood without raising the wood grain. They are permanent, and when properly used, yield good results. These stains do have a strong odour (it fades in time).

You can also opt for Water-Based Stains - more eco-friendly, BUT may raise the grain of the wood, leaving it uneven. Gel Stains avoid this but are also more expensive than water-based stains.

Apply stain evenly with a clean cloth. Go easy on your first coat, so you can see what the final colour is going to be like. If it's not dark enough, sand very lightly and do the whole stain process again.

Happy with the colour? Leave your piece overnight and apply a finish the next day. Polyurethane is waterproof but can look a bit plasticky; tung oil is good for antiques; lacquer spray is convenient, but apply it sparingly and spread it out with a soft, clean cloth immediately.

THE 'QUICK FIX' METHOD

If it's a lower-end bit of furniture (not worth serious $$$, in other words!) then you can get your paint brushes out and slap on a One Step Finish - which basically combines most of the steps above in one can of liquid goo. These are a bit like paint - they cover the grain of the wood completely, blocking what's underneath. (Stains PRESERVE the wood's natural beauty and grain.) Two or three coats normally do the trick.

PS - You can actually use normal, i.e. household wall paint - on wood. It gives an interesting effect, BUT say goodbye to the possibility of going back to the original wood ever again. Still, it's cool, in a twisted way, to paint a chest of drawers lime green (which I've done before!) In this case, make sure that you cover the sanded wood with a preparatory undercoat first - your DIY store can choose one for you.

Have fun!