Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
Surface Prep Tips | Painting Furniture With Chalk Based Paint | Basics Of Upcycling Furniture
Taking the time to clean, sand, repair, and prime where necessary will pay off in the end, ensuring your furniture not only looks stunning but also stands the test of time. It's the attention to these details that distinguishes a hasty DIY job from a professionally finished piece.
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How to Prep Furniture Before Painting:
Step 1) Inspect for mold and remove if necessary
Step 2) Get rid of any loose paint layers that are peeling or chipping
Step 3) Remove hardware if you don't want it painted
Step 4) Clean your surface well with a gentle soap and water, then let it dry completely
Step 5) Use nail polish remover to check if the previous finish was oil-based. If the color comes off using nail polish, it's water-based; if the color doesn't come off onto a q-tip, it's oil-based
Step 6) For shiny surfaces, give your piece a light sanding. For oil-based pieces, priming is the easiest and safest option as water-based paint will not be able to adhere to it
Step 7) Do a scratch test on a small area to test the adhesion
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Learn how to create add Metallic Effects to your furniture: youtu.be/B7O6GOTwDS8
Learn how to add depth and age to your piece with glaze: youtu.be/fomx0q4GI08
Seal in your embossing plaster with Tough Coat for durability: youtu.be/v5ySMe0VrhQ
Learn how to distress your embossed areas with sandpaper: youtu.be/mDU84_CQPmg
Surface Prep Tips | Painting Furniture With Chalk Based Paint | Basics Of Upcycling Furniture
Taking the time to clean, sand, repair, and prime where necessary will pay off in the end, ensuring your furniture not only looks stunning but also stands the test of time. It's the attention to these details that distinguishes a hasty DIY job from a professionally finished piece.
Enjoy the tutorial! Please leave any comments or questions below!
Check out more tutorials at | countrychicpaint.com/tutorials
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Click here to SUBSCRIBE for more videos: youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=countrychicpaint
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How to Prep Furniture Before Painting:
Step 1) Inspect for mold and remove if necessary
Step 2) Get rid of any loose paint layers that are peeling or chipping
Step 3) Remove hardware if you don't want it painted
Step 4) Clean your surface well with a gentle soap and water, then let it dry completely
Step 5) Use nail polish remover to check if the previous finish was oil-based. If the color comes off using nail polish, it's water-based; if the color doesn't come off onto a q-tip, it's oil-based
Step 6) For shiny surfaces, give your piece a light sanding. For oil-based pieces, priming is the easiest and safest option as water-based paint will not be able to adhere to it
Step 7) Do a scratch test on a small area to test the adhesion
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Country Chic Paint - environmentally-friendly chalk-based paint for all your furniture painting & home decor projects
countrychicpaint.com
Facebook: facebook.com/countrychicpaint
Instagram: instagram.com/countrychicpaint
TikTok: tiktok.com/@countrychicpaint
Pinterest: pinterest.com/CountryChicP
Find a Country Chic Paint retailer in your area: countrychicpaint.com/storelocator
Shop online: shop.countrychicpaint.com
Shop on Amazon.com: amazon.com/countrychicpaint
Shop on Amazon.ca: amazon.ca/countrychicpaint
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Want to receive exclusive content from us? Sign up here for contests, sales, new tutorials, and more: countrychicpaint.com/subscribe
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Learn how to create add Metallic Effects to your furniture: youtu.be/B7O6GOTwDS8
Learn how to add depth and age to your piece with glaze: youtu.be/fomx0q4GI08
Seal in your embossing plaster with Tough Coat for durability: youtu.be/v5ySMe0VrhQ
Learn how to distress your embossed areas with sandpaper: youtu.be/mDU84_CQPmg
