Painting High Gloss Veneer Furniture

sarafr7710

Hello AT Friends!

I need help please. I have my Nana's bedroom furniture which I loved. But to a point. The trouble is the entire set (2 wardrobes, chest of drawers and dressing table) is high gloss dark wood veneer.

I want to paint it it all as it's very dark and heavy looking but have no idea where to start.

Do I try a light sanding first? Do I just go straight on with primer? Will chalk paint work? Or is it better to go with eggshell?

Any advise would be greatly appreciated!

DanielaAraya

Hi Sara! While I haven't personally done this DIY before, I know that the key to any painting job, especially when it comes to upcycling furniture, is the prep required before you apply the new paint. My recommendation would be to sand the furniture before you apply the paint—it will just help the paint stick to the furniture and last longer over time. Chalk paint is great for furniture, and I know it claims to not need any prep beforehand, but I would still sand just to be extra careful since you want this furniture to last! I would do it in this order:

• Wipe down the furniture and make sure it's clean
• Sand it down (you can get a sheet or orbital sander and then use sand paper for any tricky corners)
• Clean off the excess from sanding
• Prime
• Paint 🎨