This is a modern piece of furniture (in dark lookalike brown) that I want to paint white.
2006-08-10 07:57:31 · 11 answers · asked by lottie 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
It would be best to sand it down, then give it a good clean to get the dust off.
You will still have to be selective on the type of Paint you pick,as there will be nothing for it to absorb into, and only a little to key onto.
Therefore, if you do not want to use an undercoat, use a paint for metalwork.
But test a small area first, just in case.
2006-08-10 08:03:53 · answer #1 · answered by Frankie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest sanding it down first so that the new paint has something to stick to. This should stop it from pealing off in the long run. If you cant be bothered with the mess, there are primers you can use for laminated surfaces, but I dont really trust them !!
2006-08-10 08:05:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you need to sand it or use a chemical etching product to abrade the finish prior to painting it. Talk to a knowledgable paint person. Go to a paint store - sherwin williams or the like - talk to a person there about what kind of paint to use - an oil based Alkyd enamel will be the most durable.
2006-08-10 08:08:03 · answer #3 · answered by cvorse_04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that you lightly sand the paintable surface with medium to fine sandpaper. Now I would apply a shellac primer to the sanded surface. Shellac primer will adhere to almost any surface and holds very well. Then find the sheen that would hold up to the use you are allowing for. I would talk with a store, such as Sherwin-Williams, for their advise.
Good Luck
2006-08-10 08:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
two ways. either as you say, rough up the surface. (prep it) use fine sandpaper, or something similar... fine is good, coz its easy to fill the scratches the paper leaves.
or you can buy stuuf called barcoat. it creates a synthetic barrier and stops nasty reactions between paint and surface contaminations.
of course the easiest way is to prep the surface with sandpaper or coarse wire wool, use emulsion as a base coat, and paint over that... let it dry, then very gently wire wool it again and repaint for the final time...hey presto, a shine like you wont believe and it wont chip off or scratch easily.
2006-08-10 08:17:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think so or there might be some type of primer that you apply before painting. If there are any Lowes around you they could tell you for sure.
2006-08-10 08:05:13 · answer #6 · answered by doglover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good primer will suffice. Put a good even coat of the primer on. Let it dry. Paint on top of it.
2006-08-10 08:03:34 · answer #7 · answered by cirestan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your paint supplier has an undercoat that clings to the surface, then the paint will hold.
2006-08-10 08:04:00 · answer #8 · answered by ed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should probably apply KILZ first - it acts as a primer so the new coat of paint will adhere.
2006-08-10 08:03:08 · answer #9 · answered by Betty G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get special paint for this. Try a DIY superstore.
2006-08-10 08:02:33 · answer #10 · answered by Storm Rider 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋