How To Paint Finished Wood Without Sanding
Step away from the sandpaper because there are actually a few reliable ways to paint wooden furniture without sanding it first at all.
How to paint finished wood without sanding. Watch cabinetmaker Steve Maxwell explain the method he uses for prepping wood for a flawless finish. First clean the piece with TSP wearing durable gloves. I like to use TSP which is a heavy duty cleaner.
This leaves your piece with a clean finish so your primer doesnt have to work as hard. Store them with the cover on and with the bristles facing down. It takes four steps to sand wood to perfection.
Work in a well ventilated area. Repair any holes scratches or other damage with wood filler. Paint over stained wood trim with as little sanding as possible while still getting a long-lasting finish that is smooth and streak free.
It does excellently at removing years of grime dirt and grease. The huge mass appeal of chalk paint is not only the gorgeous matte finish but the no prep promise. Then go back over the piece with clean.
Then apply a layer of Oil Bond on to the cleaned surface. Below we share with you how it went and how you can change the color of wood without stripping or sanding. Dip the paintbrush in the bucket of paint and rub off any excess paint.
Wipe off the excess and if you want to sand it lightly but I never doI just wipe off the excess. The trick to painting furniture without sanding is to work the deglosser into the nooks and crannies using a brush with firm synthetic bristles. To darken the wood without altering it drastically choose a darker version of the existing color.