How To Paint Maple Furniture

I wish I had a dime for every time I happen upon one of these traditional looking honey colored maple dressers.

How to paint maple furniture. Sanding maple furniture can be difficult because it has minimal grain and a hard surface. This will raise the grain for a smoother finish. The purpose is to show off the natural look.

That way while they were saving for the new dining set they could at least enjoy the old set and then sell it for mucho moula down the road. Learn how to paint wood furniture with this detailed step-by-step video tutorial. Apply a coat of finish and then tone the wood by spraying pigment on the dried finish or wiping on a gel stain.

Your maple bedroom furniture that was coordinated with decorator tips for what paint colors look best with maple can steer you in the right. But are there times when you should NOT paint wood furniture. Try on a hidden place and then wax it good.

For a more durable finish top-coat over the shellac with a clear lacquer or polyurethane. An orbital sander will really come in handy here and will save you a lot of time. Colorful furniture is fun.

These oils tend to bring out the curly or tiger looks of the maple. Paint the ceiling in soft colors if you are choosing a neutral paint color for your walls such as pale yellow or a robins egg blue. It re-hydrates the wood brings out the natural color and takes away the old musty smell.

Keep working toward the edges of the piece so the clear coat doesnt drip over the sides. Allow each coat of varnish to dry overnight or longer sand lightly and wipe before applying the next coat. They seem to turn up quite frequently at thrift shops and on Craigslist and often are made by great furniture makers like Ethan Allen.