How to paint furniture without sanding
Think you need to sand your furniture before painting it? Think again! You can give your furniture a fresh coat of paint without all the extra work. Learn how to paint furniture without sanding.
Equipment
- paint brush
- #10 bristle stencil brush (optional)
- 2” foam applicator brush
Ingredients
- Masking tape or painter’s tape
- Cottage chalk paint furniture clean & prep
- 8 oz. Cottage paint
- varnish
Instructions
- Tape off any areas where you do not want to apply paint.
- Use a toothbrush or small wire brush to remove any loose paint or other finishes.
- Spray the table with ‘Clean & Prep’. Wait for a minute and wipe it off with a dry cloth.
- Make sure the wood is completely dry before you proceed.
- If your table has ornate grooves, use a stencil brush to pounce paint into the grooves.
- Paint over the table with a regular brush.
- Let dry for 2 hours, and then give it a second coat.
- When the paint is completely dry, brush on the protective varnish with a foam applicator.
- For a more even coverage, apply a second coat of the glaze.
- Remove the tape and you're all done!