Painting Ideas for Wood Furniture

When you invest in Amish furniture you know that you want it to last, but you also know that can be a tall order if you don’t take care of it. Because you have furniture that is going to last for generations you’re going to come to a point where it needs to be repainted and refinished. That said, we’re going to go over a few of the steps that you need to take before you paint. It will be a bit of extra work but the results will be worth it, especially if you have already gone out of your way to buy Amish furniture.

Start by Sanding your Amish Furniture

You will want to start by sanding the furniture piece despite what tutorials online might say. If you choose not to sand then you might find yourself trying to find where to buy Amish furniture online very soon. Sanding is a must, so make sure you go over it with 150-grit sandpaper. Just remember that you’re not trying to gouge the surface; you want the furniture piece to be a bit rough so that the primer has something to hold onto when you get to that part.

Check for Residue

No matter how careful you are there is a strong chance that you’re going to get a residue buildup on your furniture and you need to make sure you’re rid of it before you sand or paint. Use a tack cloth to wipe down the chair! Make sure you’re not using a paper towel as these are too abrasive and could cause damage to the chair.

Start Painting

You’re finally to the part that you’ve been waiting for – the painting! To pain your chair you will want to use a foam roller (as opposed to a brush) an apply three thin coats of semi-gloss latex paint. You will want to wait for six to eight hours between coats, so this isn’t going to be the fastest process. In addition to that you may notice some dripping or residue from the piece between coats and if this happens then you should proceed to sand again. Not only will this get rid of the residue, it will continue to give the paint something to grip onto between each coat.

Add a Layer of Protection

Once you have finished painting you will need to move on to the protection phase. You will want to use a foam roller to place a thin Polycrylic coat across the surface of the paint and make sure that you are doing so lightly to smooth out any bubbles that might form under the roller. You will also want to wait at least 72 hours for it to dry.

Painting your Amish furniture requires quite a few steps but doing so will help to ensure that it lasts for many years to come. Follow our instructions and get started!