So while they are a good shape and size for the space and are quite sturdy these dining chairs could really use a refinishing job.
Refinishing dining room chairs with paint.
Please refer to this post for an excellent.
Simple soapy water is the best option.
I used a new can of paint.
No need for top coats.
Use the sprayer to paint the bottoms first and then flip the chairs over to paint the rest.
If i were using a pre opened can i would.
With the overall goal to really brighten up our dining room space i decided to chalk paint the legs of the table the backs and legs of the chairs and to sand and stain the table top and chair tops.
Painted dining room furniture before and after i recently refinished the top of my breakfast table as it had a lot of water damage from cold glasses because well we live here.
If you re planning on refinishing multiple pieces of furniture it is a fantastic investment to purchase a paint sprayer.
You don t need to strip anything off your furniture which includes old paint or old finishes but you do need to make sure that it s clean and dry.
Sand previously finished.
It hides stains and discolored wood as well as chips and tears that you have to repair with putty.
We prefer these brushes because they are the best quality.
Tips when using furniture paint.
I used my dark walnut faux stain to match the chairs and i love how it turned out.
Using the polycrylic ensures your white paint won t turn yellow.
Why this is the best paint for furniture.
Here s a look at what the dining room table looked like before the chalk paint dining table makeover.
It s a water based paint.
Don work clothes and protective gear.
Cover your work surface with the drop cloth.
After the paint was completely dry i sprayed a few coats of minwax polycrylic in clear satin to protect the chairs.
Rub all surfaces of unfinished furniture with 220 grit.
Don t use furniture wax to clean it.
It s a good idea to.
Sand unfinished furniture to remove any surface barriers to adhesion of new paint.
Moral of the story.
A coat of paint can do wonders for old chairs.
If you do need to use a brush use a good one.
Begin by cleaning the chair with a dry cloth to prepare it for sanding.
This could be paint lacquer varnish polyurethane or any number of other finishes.
The wax component of most furniture polishes does not mix well with chalk paint.
No need to use an oil based primer.
How to paint a dining room table chairs.
The most difficult part of restoring a chair is.
Once your chair is primed and dry it s time to prepare.
The first thing to do is strip the old finish off your existing wooden furniture.
We recommend using a white primer with a medium sized bush.
Now it s time to apply the primer.
Use a foam roller rather than a paint brush to avoid brush strokes if possible.