How to Paint Furniture Without sanding
If you've ever wondered how to paint furniture without sanding, this easy tutorial is for you! My step-by-step guide will walk you through giving old furniture new life with a can of paint and a few handy tools.
Cost: $70-$180
Equipment
- 1 Good quality two-inch angled brush
- 1 Sanding blocks - fine
Ingredients
- Furniture that you want to renovate
- Zinsser Cover Stain oil-based primer
- Floetrol paint conditioner
- Paint thinner
- Elmer's wood filler
- Good quality two-inch angled brush mine is a Purdy brush
- Sanding blocks - fine medium, and coarse-grit
- Paint of your choice
- Minwax water-based Polycrylic or Varathane water-based polyurethane
- Screwdriver
- Tack cloth or lint free rag for wiping and dusting
Instructions
- Prep the furniture by removing all doors and hardware using a screwdriver. Follow the directions on the wood-filler to patch the holes and then sand them smooth.
- Use the medium-grit sanding block to rough up all surfaces you are going to paint. You aren't really sanding, just lightly scratching the surface to give the primer a better finish to adhere to. Remove all of the dust completely before moving on.
- Apply the primer. Two coats is recommended, but it will need to dry in between.
- Apply 1-2 coats of paint, allowing to dry in between. Let final coat of paint dry for at least 24 hours before distressing or applying the polyurethane.
- Distress, if desired, using the sanding blocks to achieve the look you want. Remove all dust before applying polyurethane.
- Apply the first coat of polyurethane and let dry. Lightly sand with the fine-grit block to remove drips and brush strokes and then remove all dust. Repeat for as many coats of polyurethane is needed to give the sheen and protection required.
Notes
- A paint spray gun will make this project go much faster and will result in a better finish.
- Any project with paint or dust, and especially polyurethane, should be done with as much ventilation as possible so please use precautions such as wearing a suitable mask, opening windows, and running fans.
- Go easy when distressing! Using the finest sanding block is best since you can always sand more, but you can't undo it.
- To save time, energy, and supplies, don't worry about finishing the underneath or back parts of areas that will not be seen.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 seasoned cast iron | Calories: 1kcal
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