How To Prepare Varnished Wood For Chalk Paint

I then wipe back with a cloth or paper towels wearing glovesand then respray with pure water and wipe back againand done.

How to prepare varnished wood for chalk paint. A quicker option was to use an emulsion paint and then protect it with a clear varnish. Vacuum all the cobwebs inside underneath and on the back. Ive experimented with this because Im a lazy arse who doesnt like sanding stuff down.

Give the surface a light sand with 180-grit. For shiny laminates use a sanding pad and lightly sand the surface. To do this go over the surface very lightly with a roller that has very little paint on it.

Let the primer dry which usually takes about an hour. Then you are ready to paint. Give a quick clean of the varnished wood Firstly preparing wood for painting need some cleaning.

After applying the putty and ensuring your wood is nice and smooth prepare to sand your wood. I just sprinkle a few crystals into a spray bottle of warm water and give the piece a good spray bath. A clean working surface will make it easier to remove the varnish and will assure that dirt grease and dust wont mix with the primer or paint.

Spray a household cleaner on a clean lint-free cloth to remove. In the past you would use eggshell or gloss paints which would need priming and then another couple more coats. So now Sherry has access to Chalk Paint.

For stubborn dirt and grease use warm soapy water but avoid harsh chemicals. Most pieces have solid wood under the veneer so you can just remove it and paint the wood underneath without replacing the veneer. All you need to keep your surface dust- and pest-free is described with the following steps.