The mistakes not to make when painting a piece of furniture. The most common mistakes to avoid in order to restore home furniture. The techniques and advice to follow.
The do-it-yourself it can really be considered an art, if you think that some simple and small operations can turn into complex works, which once finished will shine in the living room or kitchen of the house.
Painting a piece of furniture, old or new is indifferent, to give it a second life or because we are tired of its original color, requires knowledge of some techniques which, once you learn, will make you true masters of the brush. Above all, there are some serious mistakes which, once committed, will only cause great disappointment.
Most common mistakes: painting in the sun
Well yes, paint a piece of furniture of any essence or size totally exposed to sunlight it is not the ideal condition. The intensity of the sunrays would do to dry the paint too quickly, with the end result that applying the color would not be the best.
Read also: Mistakes not to make when painting kitchen walls
Therefore, while being outdoors is the best way to let your furniture dry after your surgery, make sure you do do it in a shaded area.
Common mistakes: not protecting the furniture and the floor
Before moving on to the facts, take care of create the ideal area where you can work without getting dirty and / or mess up the surface and objects that may be found nearby.
Arrange a series of newspapers on the floor, to cover the floor, or even better a plastic sheet sufficiently large, it will leave you safe from unwelcome final surprises. Furthermore, move any objects and / or furniture that will not be the object of your attention: you will be sure not to find yourself with an ancient cupboard covered with specks of blue or red.
Common mistakes: not sanding
Remove the old paint it is one of the essential and indispensable conditions for proceeding. The phase of the sanding it allows to make the surface that will be repainted uniform and to ensure that the glaze remains firm.
In addition to the traditional sanding a sheet of sandpaper, it will be an opportunity for remove any layer of dust if the furniture has been in the attic for years. A piece of Marseille soap he was born in sodium bicarbonate will be the classic low-cost remedies.
Most common mistakes: underestimating cracks
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Spread some new paint on an antique piece of furniture makes cracks and partial breakages even more evident of the furniture. Before starting with work and after sanding well, check that there are no obvious cracks or fractures it’s important. Here then is that proceeding with the grouting allows to make the surface uniform.
If the signs of breakage are very evident, the risk that the piece of furniture can suffer irreparable damage is substantial. Then ask an expert carpenter for an opinion on which is the most suitable intervention.
Common mistakes: do not use the primer
For those who are beginners, surely they will never have heard or even know the existence of the primer, a typical product to use when it was decided to re-paint a piece of furniture or a small object. By contacting the experienced staff of paint and DIY stores, they will be able to advise you on the most suitable product.
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Buy some cans of primer, which you will then go to spread calmly on the surfaces which will be the subject of your works.
After the drafting phase, you will go to sand the furniture in a more professional way, since the primer will have adhered to the old paint, which you can remove in a better way.
Most common mistakes: too much or too little color
Overdoing or being stingy with color in both cases it remains an error that could be paid for when the work is completed. Self too much color can involve dripping or points with excessive presence, in case of savings you risk fade with the dye, with particular effects when the work is finished.
When you look at the furniture before starting to paint, you will notice the grain of the wood. By following them with the brush, you will have solved most of the tasks. Furthermore, the work will be more agile and faster, thus preserving the concept with which the furniture was produced and manufactured.
The concept remains the same even after sanding: depending on the way you worked, you will proceed with the brush. It will be important maintain the same sense of painting for all sides of the cabinet, in order to be uniform.
Most common mistakes: wrong brushes
THE brushes are your working tools: in case of wrong choice, you will never get to make a masterpiece. A brush with too hard or too little bristles, will leave some obvious lines as you proceed. By latching on then to color you will only have blemishes which will only lead you to a big disappointment.
Also, if you use the same brush several times, you will need to clean it thoroughly, to avoid that the color used previously remains on the furniture, with rainbow effects that you will certainly not have contemplated.
Common mistakes: not protecting the piece of furniture when the job is finished
Once you have completed your masterpiece, you will not be able to think of passing from words to deeds, using it as if nothing had happened. After you have painted it carefully and carefully, it will be essential to use a fixing solvent, glossy or opaque so that the furniture remains intact and protected from any external agents.
The mistakes not to make when painting a piece of furniture. The most common mistakes to avoid in order to restore home furniture. The techniques and advice to follow.
The do-it-yourself it can really be considered an art, if you think that some simple and small operations can turn into complex works, which once finished will shine in the living room or kitchen of the house.
Painting a piece of furniture, old or new is indifferent, to give it a second life or because we are tired of its original color, requires knowledge of some techniques which, once you learn, will make you true masters of the brush. Above all, there are some serious mistakes which, once committed, will only cause great disappointment.
Most common mistakes: painting in the sun
Well yes, paint a piece of furniture of any essence or size totally exposed to sunlight it is not the ideal condition. The intensity of the sunrays would do to dry the paint too quickly, with the end result that applying the color would not be the best.
Read also: Mistakes not to make when painting kitchen walls
Therefore, while being outdoors is the best way to let your furniture dry after your surgery, make sure you do do it in a shaded area.
Common mistakes: not protecting the furniture and the floor
Before moving on to the facts, take care of create the ideal area where you can work without getting dirty and / or mess up the surface and objects that may be found nearby.
Arrange a series of newspapers on the floor, to cover the floor, or even better a plastic sheet sufficiently large, it will leave you safe from unwelcome final surprises. Furthermore, move any objects and / or furniture that will not be the object of your attention: you will be sure not to find yourself with an ancient cupboard covered with specks of blue or red.
Common mistakes: not sanding
Remove the old paint it is one of the essential and indispensable conditions for proceeding. The phase of the sanding it allows to make the surface that will be repainted uniform and to ensure that the glaze remains firm.
In addition to the traditional sanding a sheet of sandpaper, it will be an opportunity for remove any layer of dust if the furniture has been in the attic for years. A piece of Marseille soap he was born in sodium bicarbonate will be the classic low-cost remedies.
Most common mistakes: underestimating cracks
You might be interested in: Living in a mobile home
Spread some new paint on an antique piece of furniture makes cracks and partial breakages even more evident of the furniture. Before starting with work and after sanding well, check that there are no obvious cracks or fractures it’s important. Here then is that proceeding with the grouting allows to make the surface uniform.
If the signs of breakage are very evident, the risk that the piece of furniture can suffer irreparable damage is substantial. Then ask an expert carpenter for an opinion on which is the most suitable intervention.
Common mistakes: do not use the primer
For those who are beginners, surely they will never have heard or even know the existence of the primer, a typical product to use when it was decided to re-paint a piece of furniture or a small object. By contacting the experienced staff of paint and DIY stores, they will be able to advise you on the most suitable product.
Do you want design advice on how to furnish? Join the group
Buy some cans of primer, which you will then go to spread calmly on the surfaces which will be the subject of your works.
After the drafting phase, you will go to sand the furniture in a more professional way, since the primer will have adhered to the old paint, which you can remove in a better way.
Most common mistakes: too much or too little color
Overdoing or being stingy with color in both cases it remains an error that could be paid for when the work is completed. Self too much color can involve dripping or points with excessive presence, in case of savings you risk fade with the dye, with particular effects when the work is finished.
When you look at the furniture before starting to paint, you will notice the grain of the wood. By following them with the brush, you will have solved most of the tasks. Furthermore, the work will be more agile and faster, thus preserving the concept with which the furniture was produced and manufactured.
The concept remains the same even after sanding: depending on the way you worked, you will proceed with the brush. It will be important maintain the same sense of painting for all sides of the cabinet, in order to be uniform.
Most common mistakes: wrong brushes
THE brushes are your working tools: in case of wrong choice, you will never get to make a masterpiece. A brush with too hard or too little bristles, will leave some obvious lines as you proceed. By latching on then to color you will only have blemishes which will only lead you to a big disappointment.
Also, if you use the same brush several times, you will need to clean it thoroughly, to avoid that the color used previously remains on the furniture, with rainbow effects that you will certainly not have contemplated.
Common mistakes: not protecting the piece of furniture when the job is finished
Once you have completed your masterpiece, you will not be able to think of passing from words to deeds, using it as if nothing had happened. After you have painted it carefully and carefully, it will be essential to use a fixing solvent, glossy or opaque so that the furniture remains intact and protected from any external agents.
