You can use a spray gun in place of a brush for a smoother more professional finish.
Can i spray paint finished wood furniture.
Allow the second coat to dry overnight.
If you are using spray paint hold the can about 12 inches from the surface of the wood and make slow passes to apply the paint.
The use of primer results in a smooth glossy finish overall.
Milk paint which you can purchase as a powder or premixed or even whip it up yourself at home is a nontoxic and biodegradable paint option that s great for use on wood furniture and if you mix.
Apply primer before paint.
Allow time for the first coat of paint to dry before applying a second coat.
Brush on a layer of paint using even strokes that follow the direction of the wood grain.
Ensure you are wearing protective gear and are taking steps to ensure proper ventilation such as using a ventilation fan opening windows when.
Many primers and paints have harsh chemicals and fumes.
Wood furniture needs one or two coats of primer before painting.
I wasn t actually sure if you could spray paint wood furniture without sanding it but i picked up a couple cans of flat black spray paint that have primer in them and hoped for the best.
Let it dry completely before spray painting.
Oil paints take a lot of time to dry.
Spray painting wooden objects like patio furniture is a quick way to give the pieces a refreshed and updated appearance.
As it turns out not only can you spray paint wood without sanding you can also spray paint pressed wood particle board which some parts of this desk were and even that papery cardboard panel on the back.
Hold the canister about 12 inches 30 cm away from the surface of the furniture and spray with even up and down or side to side strokes with overlapping lines.
Apply a light coat of spray paint to the furniture using even strokes.
Apply a wipe on polyurethane varnish to protect the paint job if desired.
Once the primer has dried shake the spray paint for at least 1 minute before removing the lid.