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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, I like to use mineral spirits( can be purchased at any hardware store), removes grime really well.
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 damp cloth, wait 30 mins to begin.
6.Temperature is an important factor in drying time, optimal temperature is 70 degrees Celsius. If your temperature is lower or higher, allow for a longer drying time.
Chalky Patina Paints
Why choose the Chalky line?
If you would like to distress your furniture piece this line is awesome.
We will use a dresser in this tutorial.
***Temperature is an important factor in drying time of paint, optimal temperature is 70 degrees celsius.
When we paint a dresser, we use a brush and 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. 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 an hour. 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. Apply your second coat and wait until it drys. Average time is an hour depending on temperature and humidity.
3. Once dry, go ahead and sand with 220 grit sanding pad. Sand gently but thoroughly. You want a smooth finish. Distress in corners, edges and slightly to the bottom of dresser. If you distress too much, simply use your brush and apply a touch of paint.
4. Apply Beeswax with a wax brush (both these products are sold in store). I like to use the wax brush in a circular motion and then finish in a lengthwise stroke.
5. Wipe off Beeswax with a lint free cloth, even an old white t-shirt will do as long as its clean. Once you have wiped the wax off, check for a tacky feeling. If your piece feels tacky, wipe again with a clean section of your cloth.
6. If you love the original colour of the hardware than it's ready to be put back on your dresser. We recommend spray painting your hardware if you would like a different colour. I use flat spray paint and my go to colours are white, black or gray.
Please Call us for direction or questions during business hours. We are happy to help with any or all stages of your furniture revitalization. 905-689-9799
NOTES: When your furniture is dark such as mahogany or walnut you may need a stain blocker (can be purchase 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.
Turn your furniture in different angles helps decreases the areas you can't generally see.
*** Sand in a well ventilated area, when painting over painted furniture,
Our paints are 100% water based with low voc, low order
Always read the label
***Do not leave paint unattended around children. Store in a safe place, out of their reach.
In the event of an emergency due to ingestion, call poison control and or 911
Silky Patina Painting Tips
Silky Patina has a built in primer, top coat and is self leveling.
Follow the furniture prep steps at the beginning of this tutorial.
We will use a dresser in this tutorial. ***Temperature is an important factor in drying time of paint, optimal temperature is 70 degrees celsius.
When we paint a dresser, we use a brush and 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. 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 an hour. 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. Apply your second coat and wait until it drys. Average time is an 1-2 hours depending on temperature and humidity.
4. Spray paint your hardware, use the original or purchase new from our great in store selection.
NOTES: When your furniture is dark such as mahogany or walnut you may need a stain blocker (can be purchase 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.
Turn your furniture in different angles helps decreases the areas you can't generally see.
*** Sand in a well ventilated area, when painting over painted furniture,
Our paints are 100% water based with low voc, low order
Always read the label
***Do not leave paint unattended around children. Store in a safe place, out of their reach.
In the event of an emergency due to ingestion, call poison control and or 911
