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Furniture and walls previously painted with paint have a slippery surface.One day, you may want to decide to paint over the paint layer.Slippery surfaces are difficult to paint.Often, the paint does not adhere to the painted surface and will still be easily prone to "peeling".By following some basic surface preparation steps, it will still be possible to apply paint over a layer of paint.
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Steps
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Clean the entire area you plan to paint with a good household cleaning product. You can use a scouring pad while cleaning the area.Try to remove as much residue as possible.You will need the surface to be free of dust and any type of buildup.
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Make sure the room where you will be painting is well ventilated. Make sure you have adequately protected the floor and the surrounding area, so that you don't damage anything while cleaning or painting.You can cover the floor with painter's sheets.
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Remove all metal parts from the furniture you are working on.
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Sand the area or piece of furniture completely with fine-grit sandpaper. This will give the surface a consistency necessary for the first coat of paint to adhere.Try to sand in the same direction as the grain.Completely remove any residue left by the sandpaper.
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Fill any scratches or chips in the wood with suitable filler. Rub some sandpaper over the grout once it dries.
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Wipe the area or furniture you plan to paint with paint thinner or rubbing alcohol. You will need the surface to be very clean and matte, and that is exactly what these products will do.
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Apply a first coat of paint. If the paint layer is very dark and particularly difficult to cover, you may need to apply 2 coats of paint.It will be best to use an oil putty to paint over some paint.Oil putty will create a surface suitable for paint to adhere.
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Paint your chosen area or piece of furniture with oil or silicone paint in the color you prefer. Apply as many coats as necessary to completely cover the paint.Advertising
Advice
- Skip the prep steps above and instead choose to completely remove the paint if you plan to paint a piece of furniture.This way you will be sure that the surface is properly prepared for painting.Removing the paint will take more time and patience, but you won't have to worry about the paint "peeling" later due to the paint underneath.You can purchase different types of paint removers and follow the directions on the label.
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Things you will need
- Paint solvent
- Painting
- Paint remover
- Fine grain sandpaper
- Degreaser
- Mixture
- Abrasive sponges
- Cloth
- Brush
- Oil filler
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