My mom gave me an old chest of drawers painted a high gloss black (it almost looks like a piano). The paint is in perfect shape--do anyone know a way I can dull down the gloss without stripping the dresser? I would prefer an older, rubbed black finish but any suggestions that will remove some of the sheen would be appreciated.
2007-10-09 07:16:20 · 8 answers · asked by dbrcymry 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I've done this by using Paseo which is a liquid sanding product. It dulls the finish without the work of steel wool or sanding.
2007-10-09 08:45:11 · answer #1 · answered by eskie lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to buy a paint deglosser at a home center. Another solution is to use Scotchbrite pads (very fine) to lightly sand the finish. You can also use wet-or-dry sandpaper, but I would not use anything more coarse than 800 or 1000 grit. (smaller numbers mean coarser grit)
2007-10-09 10:37:10 · answer #2 · answered by united9198 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Deglosser at Home Depot or Lowe's. Works great!
2007-10-09 08:15:26 · answer #3 · answered by PATRICIA MS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Turpentine should work for this. Just rub it on to dull the finish and then wipe it off
2007-10-09 08:02:17 · answer #4 · answered by katz4catz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lightly going over with wire wool should do it if not try a 240 grit sand paper
2007-10-09 07:38:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lightly rub it down with some paint thinner,
2007-10-09 07:22:29 · answer #6 · answered by William B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try using a really fine grain sandpaper
2007-10-09 07:19:41 · answer #7 · answered by shebie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
000 steel wool
2007-10-09 09:03:00 · answer #8 · answered by alan s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋