Spray paint or brush on? Laytex? I know I should sand it lightly and be sure it's clean. Seal it with polyurethane. It's black and I want to go with black again. Thanks
2007-03-09 11:35:54 · 12 answers · asked by greenfrogs 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
If your rocker has spindles - then that will make it harder to get an even coat with a spray can.
Depending on how the chair is finished now will depend on how you need to proceed to finish it again.
If there is just latex paint on it then yes you can just give it a good cleaning with TSP and repaint it (as long as none of the paint is peeling - if it is sand those areas).
If your rocker is painted with oil paint already - then you need to either paint it with oil again - or prime it first with BIN is my suggestion since it dries and is ready to recoat in 45 min - plus it doesn't need the 14 day cure time after you put your latex paint on. Of course cleaning still.
If your rocker has a *shiny* surface to it - then it might have a shellac or varathane type of finish already on it. To save yourself the step of sanding it all down for your paint to adheare - clean it - then prime it with BIN (made by Zinsser) - then proceed with your latex paint.
One other suggestion - if you use a satin finish for your paint then you will not really have a chair that you can wash a lot. Satin finishes are meant for walls that are not washed often. You could go with a higher shine - semi gloss - which will give you better washability of the chair - or you could give it a couple of coats of a satin water based varathane to protect your paint.
A product that you might be interested in is called Colours in Plastics - a varathane product and it comes in black - satin or semi gloss. This product is more chip and wear resistant than just paint and will stand up better on painted furniture, cupboards etc.
Just some idea's for you - I'm a Paint Department Manager and talk all day about paint and products to customers - vendors etc.
2007-03-09 12:51:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You want a hard polyurethane coating that resists arm sweat and stays bright as new. So the regular polyurethane in a can from Lowes is NO GOOD for this job. It will curl up when subjected to moisture and acids from the human body.
You cannot achieve this with either a spray can or a brush.
I suggest an automotive base coat and a final coat of clear polyurethane automotive grade. Tough and durable stuff lasts and looks neat. Both of those are available in pint or less and the cost would be less than $25 for both.
You can sand between clear coats with 600 grit to 2000 grit wet paper for a beautiful finish on this chair.
2007-03-09 15:48:02 · answer #2 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wet sand it to get all the film off. Then spray with a quality paint the color of you choice. Don't try to seal it first with polyurethane. you shouldn't need to put anything else on except the color of your choice. My choice would be Krylon or Rustoleum spray paint. Read the label to be sure it's designed for the material being painted. There are so many different formulas for a lot of different applications.
2007-03-09 11:45:14 · answer #3 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would do the same. Lightly sand it and wash it down with vineger/water. Then recoat with spray on black polyurethane paint. Several coats will not hurt.
2007-03-09 12:54:55 · answer #4 · answered by smittybo20 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no need to seal it since the paint will seal it when you paint. I would use a brush, after I sanded it, to rough up the surface to make the paint adhere. Good luck.
2007-03-09 11:42:44 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well I would brush on a laytex if you have allready had it painted. I do'nt think I would bother seal it. Polyurethane tends to peel.
2007-03-09 11:39:47 · answer #6 · answered by Shelly t 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
easiest would be a spray can. Use only oil based paint cause that's whats on it and I'm sure even though you want to paint it most likely it still looks good so you can see the oil will hold up . good luck Les the Painter
2007-03-09 11:43:10 · answer #7 · answered by Les the painter 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would use a brush. Spraypaint is difficult to get a consistent coat. And I'd use a satin finish latex paint. you dont need to seal it .
2007-03-09 11:53:48 · answer #8 · answered by gerber baby 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a keepsake.
Leave it alone, all those marks & scars, have human value to them.
Those scars document a happy time in your life. Don't paint them over.
2007-03-09 16:25:06 · answer #9 · answered by jacksparrow 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
latex paint for inside oil based for outside ....right?
use a paint brush and thin out the paint if is oil based use paint thinner if using latex just use water to thin
2007-03-09 12:50:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋