I like to save time, especially when I'm painting a large piece of furniture. If it makes life easy, I tell everyone! There's tons of painted furniture ideas out there, but a lot depends on your skill level, space, and budget. So let me point you towards a sure victory with professional results.
Quality products matter. I used less than a jar of paint and one brush to do this project, so it required little investment in products. Even if you're a beginner, this one thing makes painting furniture or cabinets a whole lot easier. Two coats of paint, and you're done!
Let me tell you a story of how I saved a ton of time, and got STUNNING results using Silk All In One by Dixie Belle Paint. Wait till you see the Before & After, I couldn't be happier.
At the end of the blog, I've posted links for 2 Videos on How to Use Silk Paint, along with the links to the few products I used for the project.
This Vintage Credenza was a mess when it arrived. If you missed the last blog post, it was covered in thick White Latex Paint, and I almost didn't bother with it.
I wanted this BIG thing out of my small space, and fast. But the last thing I wanted to do was hunch over it with chemicals and sand paper outside in the Florida heat for days.
On a whim, I used an All-Natural Paint Stripper called GreenEZ, which took only MINUTES to remove the paint. It was so darn good I wrote a blog about it LOL! I only use Non-Toxic Products, and you can find them all @ The Warehouse & Website.
You can read my Blog about it here:https://www.vintagefinderswarehouse.com/post/how-i-stripped-old-paint-varnish-off-wood-veneer-in-minutes-using-non-toxic-products
So here's where the magic happens. Silk All In One has a Stain Blocking Primer and Top Coat built into the paint, so this was the perfect test to see how great the finish is on a large surface. I'm happy to report, it's FAB. No streaks, just a flawless finish that you can touch and use everyday.
Hampton Olive has been the most popular shade around, so I went for that as my main color, with Black Sands for the top and accents.
But there's so many gorgeous colors to choose from!
Here's How I Did It:
Whether you've stripped it, or you're painting over existing paint, you want a clean surface to start with.
I clean everything before I paint with Dixie Belle's White Lightning. It will de-grease and remove all debris from furniture, kitchen cabinets or whatever you want to paint.
(Scuff Sand with a fine grade sand paper, then apply Dixie Belle Slick Stick if you’re painting over Factory Finish, Laminate, Glass or Plastic. Basically any shiny surface. Slick Stick will give it a proper surface to adhere.
To get started, give your paint a good stir, and be sure to mix it up every time you use it. That way you’re getting the formulation evenly distributed.
Pour a small amount into a bowl, otherwise you risk drying out your paint by leaving the jar opened.
Starting with a dry brush, lightly dip the tip of your brush into the paint. I included a picture above to show just how little I start with. As they say, a little goes a long way.
Using the right brush makes it easier to avoid brush strokes, and get a nice smooth application. I used the Dixie Belle Mini Synthetic Brush, because it’s perfect for getting even smooth strokes.
You don't need much paint on your brush, dip just the tip of the brush into the paint. Start away from the edges to prevent drips, and smooth it out in long strokes. This paint is self-leveling, and will dry to an even flawless finish.
(TIP: If you’re painting furniture that has a top lip that hangs over, be sure to get the underside of it. It’s easier to do now than have to fix it when you’re finished!)
I apply 2 coats of paint, and wait 24 hours between coats. Once the second coat is on, it will be touch-dry in 45-60 minutes. After 30 days, the paint will be fully cured to a durable, water, stain and scratch resistant finish.
This went from a heap of rubble, to a show room piece....IMAGINE the possibilities!
Watch How To Paint with Dixie Belle's Silk All In One Here:
Watch how we painted this Credenza, hear some more tips, & see how it all started out here: https://fb.watch/4JKR2t07Fn/
PRODUCTS USED FOR THIS PROJECT:
Here's the links for the Silk Paint that I used:
These are the other products I used:
GreenEZ Strip & Clean Soy Based Stripper (for stripping the paint off)
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