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Pollyanna
I love the shabby chic style, and am going for a white dining room table. It's like any other table, it's natural not pressed wood, and has a glossy finish. Can I use some of that new spray paint that "sticks" to everything, I've used it on rocking chairs and it's great. I don't won't to sand the entire table, it will take forever. Any suggestions?
Answer
Glossy factory finishes don't do well even with the spray paint. You could try washing it with something like TSP to roughen the surface, but I'm not sure about it with clear stains or how well the wood would do with it.
I've used chemical strippers, and wasn't really happy with them. Even the spray on can be problematic depending on the style of table - if you've got curliques or spindle legs, you will still have to do some scraping and run the risk of gouging the wood, although I suppose with shabby chic that might not be a problem if you intend to do some "distressing" as well.
Your best bet really is going to be at least taking some steel wool over it to rough it up. Have you checked the prices on the mini "mouse" style sanders or can you borrow a palm sander from someone? Tables being mostly flat surfaces take next to no time with an electric sander, though I'll agree they take a long time by hand with a sanding block.
If you do decide to try the paint-only route, let me suggest you do go ahead and prime with light grey first unless you want to let the grain show through. White sometimes has problems covering, it sounds strange but grey is a wonderful base to start from.
I also agree with putting a coat of poly over the top at least to seal the paint, you'll have a lot more wear out of it that way.
Anyway, have fun with your DIY!
Glossy factory finishes don't do well even with the spray paint. You could try washing it with something like TSP to roughen the surface, but I'm not sure about it with clear stains or how well the wood would do with it.
I've used chemical strippers, and wasn't really happy with them. Even the spray on can be problematic depending on the style of table - if you've got curliques or spindle legs, you will still have to do some scraping and run the risk of gouging the wood, although I suppose with shabby chic that might not be a problem if you intend to do some "distressing" as well.
Your best bet really is going to be at least taking some steel wool over it to rough it up. Have you checked the prices on the mini "mouse" style sanders or can you borrow a palm sander from someone? Tables being mostly flat surfaces take next to no time with an electric sander, though I'll agree they take a long time by hand with a sanding block.
If you do decide to try the paint-only route, let me suggest you do go ahead and prime with light grey first unless you want to let the grain show through. White sometimes has problems covering, it sounds strange but grey is a wonderful base to start from.
I also agree with putting a coat of poly over the top at least to seal the paint, you'll have a lot more wear out of it that way.
Anyway, have fun with your DIY!
I have a dining room that has an assortment of wood all over from floorst to furniture. what color goes?
penny s
My floors, window seat and dining set are orangy brown. The sideboard and hutch are both darker, both I cannot replace. I am willing to slipcover chairs, and paint any color.
Answer
try this color for the walls: "Softened Green" Sherwin Williams. its a subtle sage. The chairs would look fantastic upholstered in a silvery grey satin, or maybe stripes of alternating gray and silver. these are subtle, earthy, elegant colors that can balance and unite the different wood finishes.....maybe you could make a seat cushion for the window seat upholstered same as the chairs?
try this color for the walls: "Softened Green" Sherwin Williams. its a subtle sage. The chairs would look fantastic upholstered in a silvery grey satin, or maybe stripes of alternating gray and silver. these are subtle, earthy, elegant colors that can balance and unite the different wood finishes.....maybe you could make a seat cushion for the window seat upholstered same as the chairs?
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