How To Prepare Varnished Wood For Chalk Paint

If you are covering a very dark stain with a light color you might need two coats of primer.
How to prepare varnished wood for chalk paint. Then you are ready to paint. Wipe down all the surfaces with a damp rag. At the time Sherry had used a non-yellowing varnish but despite what it said on the tin it had developed a yellow tinge not the look she wanted.
I just sprinkle a few crystals into a spray bottle of warm water and give the piece a good spray bath. How to Paint Over Varnished Wood Everyone has that piece of furniture or wooden floor that they need to rework on. To do this go over the surface very lightly with a roller that has very little paint on it.
Vacuum all the cobwebs inside underneath and on the back. So now Sherry has access to Chalk Paint. Then place a damp towel over the remaining sections.
It was this second method that Sherry used some years ago on the dresser in her kitchen which had originally been pine. If its really stubborn you can use a hot iron over the damp towel to steam it and loosen the glue. A quicker option was to use an emulsion paint and then protect it with a clear varnish.
Wipe away any sanding dust before painting. Give a quick clean of the varnished wood Firstly preparing wood for painting need some cleaning. If you need to apply a second coat of primer wait for the first coat to dry.
In the past you would use eggshell or gloss paints which would need priming and then another couple more coats. My preference for cleaning furniture is 1 part white vinegar to two parts warm water with a drop of dawn dish soap. Let it hang out for a bit and it will help loosen the glue.