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Painting bookcase
poshme · 16/01/2014 18:21
I have an old wooden bookcase which is white. I think gloss white, but very old & scuffed. Do I have to sand it if I want to paint it? It's not glossy like doors are, but not as matt as walls IYSWIM.
Ideally I want the easiest possible way to paint it.
Sorry if its a stupid question- I've never painted furniture b4 as everything else is ikea or old mahogany!
sleepyhead · 16/01/2014 20:40
Bumping for you, because I've got the same q about a gloss painted chest of drawers.
I'm hoping a quick rub down with sandpaper will be enough to smooth out the worst of the chips and give a key for the new paint to grip to. I'm planning on using satinwood rather than gloss when I repaint.
Lagoonablue · 18/01/2014 08:21
Sand well. Wipe over. 2 coats of undercoat, followed by 1 of satinwood or gloss or egg shell. 2 if you need it. This makes it very hard wearing. Most people only do 1 undercoat but 2 makes the finish better.
AnythingNotEverything · 18/01/2014 17:16
You can use Annie Sloane paint. No primer or sanding required.
sleepyhead · 18/01/2014 20:18
Does chalk paint not rub off the edges? I thought it was for getting that antique "distressed" look.
AnythingNotEverything · 18/01/2014 22:34
No sleepy - that's just an effect you can do.
I think you can just add a touch of water and get one solid colour. There's info on her website.
Mrswellyboot · 18/01/2014 23:44
I bought paint stripped and scrapped off a lot and sanded it. The Annie Sloan stuff mentioned is meant to be great.
dippinmytoe · 23/01/2014 09:17
annie sloan paint us fab. . I've just done a dresser and coffee table , tv stand and bookcase to do.... I did fireplace and bedroom furniture last year . so easy ...
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