Putty and Paint Transform a Bargain Basement to Upscale
When you find that perfect piece of furniture in the thrift shop
, it may look a little rough, but think about what a little putty and paint can do for any piece of furniture that has been kicked to the curb. Sometimes you will find the perfect line, size and shape on a piece of furniture that is in less than pristine condition. With just a little elbow grease and a dab of paint, you can actually end up with a piece of furniture that looks better now than it did originally.
Prepare:
Always make sure that all surfaces are clean and sanded smooth before you even consider adding any paint to the furniture. Unfinished wood is the easiest surface to prep and paint, but you can successfully paint over any surface, even plastic or laminate, if it is properly prepared.
Set yourself up outdoors and using sandpaper, sand down your piece of furniture. Use a tack cloth to wipe away any dust. Then apply a thin layer of primer to the surface of the furniture with a foam brush or roller. Then let the surface dry thoroughly. By applying a thin coat and letting it thoroughly dry, you make sure that the final layers of paint will apply flawlessly.
If you do not want to go through the prep steps, there you may want to try using spray paint that is formulated for plastic. You can apply this paint formulation directly over paint, laminate or plastic surfaces, and it is formulated to make a good, strong bond with the surface.
Painting Tips:
If you do not want your bargain basement find to be conspicuous in your room full of otherwise beautiful furniture, coordinate this piece of furniture with your other pieces by coordinating the paint colors. Or you can go in the completely opposite direction and have it contrast to stand out like a showpiece.
As you ponder what color to paint your piece, simply decide if you want it to blend into or pop out of the room. To have it blend in paint it in the same tone as the wall, and to have it pop out paint it in a contrasting color to the wall.
Something to keep in mind is that dark colors are more forgiving than light colors. So if you have a less than perfect surface to work with, then you might want to consider painting it a darker shade.
When you are painting furniture if you use a paintbrush you may end up with brush strokes in your finish; use either a foam brush or roller and follow the natural grain of the wood for a nice, even finish.
And finally, do not forget about textured paints that are available today. You can choose from an antique or linen glaze, a crackel finish or sand and suede type textures. Textured paint is excellent for hiding those little imperfections that you frequently run into with old furniture. With so many great paint sellections, there should be nothing keeping you from rehabing that great flea market find.
Putty and Paint Transform a Bargain Basement to Upscale
By: Angela Glancy
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