How To Prep Stained Wood For Chalk Paint
Paint adheres well over water-based stain so after completing the prep.
How to prep stained wood for chalk paint. It paints on fabric leather wood stone ceramic plastic glass vinyl formicaand Ive done them ALL. After sanding make sure you wipe all the dust off the board before moving on to the next step. Otherwise the wood will soak up a lot of your paint color.
Most pieces have solid wood under the veneer so you can just remove it and paint the wood underneath without replacing the veneer. You can virtually paint ANYTHING with Dixie Belle chalk paint successfully. To wax simply apply the wax with a cloth or if you use the Chalk Couture wax apply it directly from the tube to the board.
Tape painters plastic up the adjacent wall tape around the feet at the floor and I also taped off the marble top. Primer is also good if you have a musty or stinky piece of furniture. When you are prep a new wood surface for Chalk Couture products give it a light sanding.
Use latex primer and paint when painting over a water-based wood stain. Fill all gouges nicks and holes with wood filler and. Let it hang out for a bit and it will help loosen the glue.
To remove the veneer pull off the loose sections. Lay drop cloths or cardboard to protect the floor. Then place a damp towel over the remaining sections.
For our bottle open project we used a nice dark stain. Adding some slight distressing in appropriate places brings out depth and character to a piece. For stubborn dirt and grease use warm soapy water but avoid harsh chemicals.