When you find your perfect paint project we know you are super keen to get started. The most important step always is the prep! Do not skip the prep process, it will give your paint finish the right foundation to properly adhere to and last generations. Keeping in mind, this is a hand-painted piece, so we must embrace that it won’t look like a sprayed factory finish. If it isn’t perfectly perfect it’s ok! This guide will help give you the knowledge and understanding of how to achieve a smooth flawless finish.

Let’s Get Started

Furniture Prep

  1. Select your furniture ie. dresser, end table, foyer table to give a few examples.
  2. Remove all hardware 
  3. Clean your furniture piece Fusion TSP (purchase in-store or online) . This product is amazing.
  4. Give your piece a good scruff with 220 grit sanding paper (can be purchased at our store). Note: you are not sanding to remove the wood colour, just enough to give the piece good adhesion. Helps remove the remnants of  furniture polish and grime.
  5. Wipe with a tach cloth.
  6. Temperature  is an important factor in drying time, optimal temperature is 20 degrees Celsius. If your temperature is lower or higher, allow for a longer drying time.  During cold or extreme heat do not paint in your garage (unless temperture or humidity controlled. 

Ultra Grip

Have a really tricky surface to paint?

Our Ultra Grip allows for Fusion™ to adhere to surfaces that are typically not for painting such as a lacquered surface, melamine, thermofoil or laminate. 

Use it on surfaces that you can’t sand, such as thermofoil or some laminates, or even really detailed high gloss surfaces that are too difficult to scuff.

Always ensure you apply product to a clean surface. 

No pre-sanding required prior to using this product. 

Paint Extender

Our Extender is great for those who want a longer open time with the paint, to help minimize the look of brush strokes and to extend  drying time,  giving you more time to smooth out your finish.

Measurements for best results:

500 ml of Paint/15 ml of Fusion Extender

250 ml of Paint/7.5 ml of Fusion Extender

125 ml of Paint /3.25 ml of Fusion Extender

Tip: 

Try not to go over an area multiple times as the  paint starts to dry as soon as the paint touches the surface. Thin applications work best.  Stay as  close as possible to the measurements above. Only use the fusion extender when your about to paint. 

Let’s Paint

***Temperature is an important factor in drying time of paint, optimal temperature is 20 degrees celsius.You can use  a brush and/or flock roller kit (can be purchased at our store). The flock roller is used on the top, sides and drawers of the dresser, enhancing a smooth application. The brush is used to get into tight corners. 

  1. 1. Apply your first coat, don’t saturate the roller, the first coat doesn’t require full coverage. If you see the grain underneath don’t worry. Let the first coat dry for 5-6 hours, longer if painting outside of the temperatures humidity targets. When I paint, I prefer to wait 24hrs in between paint coats. Take note of where you started, so your second coat is a systematic approach. 
  2. Look for drips constantly, a sign you may be using too much paint. If you find one, early enough you can dry brush it. It you don’t notice until later, it can be sanded.
  3. Once you have waited the recommended dry time gently sand . The next coat must have a surface to adhere to. Don’t forget to gently wipe off ( gently) the remnants from sanding.  Apply your second coat and wait until it drys. 
  4. Hardware: Fusion Metallic Paints are recommended! We carry a beautiful selection of colours.
  5. NOTES: When your furniture is dark such as mahogany or walnut you may need a stain blocker (can be purchased  in store). This is often the case when painting with light colours on dark wood you may see “bleed through” which are the natural tannins of the wood. Some of our clients like this as it shows the patina of the wood.
  6. Turn your furniture in different angles helps decreases the areas you can’t generally see.
  7. *** Sand in a well ventilated area, when painting over painted furniture, 
  8. Our paints are 100% water based with low voc. 
  9. Always read the label
  10. ***Do not leave paint unattended around children. Store in a safe place, out of their reach. 
  11. In the event of an emergency due to ingestion, call poison control and or 911