How to paint a pine chest of drawers

Ciarrai76

I am thinking of painting a pine chest of drawers in our room in a cream colour, and possibly our bedside tables, although these aren't pine, cheaper wood I think. I want to brighten up the room as there is way too much wood/pine!

I don't really know where to start, and what paint to buy?

If this has been asked before, just point me to the thread!

Thanks

Pinky123

Have a look at the Annie Sloane Chalk Paint, it's perfect for these types of jobs. No sanding or priming is needed, don't know where you are based but if you look at their web page it lists all the suppliers in Ireland. One of the retailers here in Cork does regular workshops on using the paint and I think all of the retailers run the workshops if you are interested. There is also loads of online tutorials.

http://www.anniesloan.com/

I am planning to use it to revamp a few pine veneer lockers

paddylonglegs

Clean with sugar soap. Buy a product called e.s.p, it's acts as an etch primer and means you don't need to sand. Apply 2 coats of undercoat.. 2 coats of top coat. Sand lightly between top coats.

If you're interested, I have leftover colourtrend duck egg colour that I used for my kitchen. Have loads left over, could sell it for a reasonable price

snowbabe

Where are u based?wouldnt mind some duck egg blue paint?

Ciarrai76

paddylonglegs wrote: »

Clean with sugar soap. Buy a product called e.s.p, it's acts as an etch primer and means you don't need to sand. Apply 2 coats of undercoat.. 2 coats of top coat. Sand lightly between top coats.

If you're interested, I have leftover colourtrend duck egg colour that I used for my kitchen. Have loads left over, could sell it for a reasonable price

thanks for the advice. I won't take you up on the offer as its not the colour I want, but thanks anyway

babygirlz

I second the Annie Sloane Chalk Paint, I just painted 2 pine lockers with it and they came out fab. So easy to use. There are loads of tutorials on You Tube also to show you how to apply it. I used Old White.

Ciarrai76

babygirlz wrote: »

I second the Annie Sloane Chalk Paint, I just painted 2 pine lockers with it and they came out fab. So easy to use. There are loads of tutorials on You Tube also to show you how to apply it. I used Old White.

sounds good! is it expensive?
I looked on their stockist list, and there isn't one in my town of Tralee, but there is one in Listowel.

babygirlz

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

sounds good! is it expensive?
I looked on their stockist list, and there isn't one in my town of Tralee, but there is one in Listowel.

I got mine in Ennis, paid €25 for the paint and €13 for the wax. Might be cheaper where ever you are. I got 2 lockers done and I'd say I only used 1/2 a litre of the paint. It also dries really fast so you would have the job done in no time.


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babygirlz

Just added before and after pic to above post.

michael999999

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

I am thinking of painting a pine chest of drawers in our room in a cream colour, and possibly our bedside tables, although these aren't pine, cheaper wood I think. I want to brighten up the room as there is way too much wood/pine!

I don't really know where to start, and what paint to buy?'

If this has been asked before, just point me to the thread!

Thanks

Give it a wash down with some white spirits and a rag.

Give it a coat of BIN primer

Then 2 coats of satinwood or gloss to finish.

Lisha

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

sounds good! is it expensive?
I looked on their stockist list, and there isn't one in my town of Tralee, but there is one in Listowel.

A friend of mine used Annie Slosn paint from listowel, . Really easy to use and looks amazing now . She and another girl did a day course there about up cycling furniture. They said it was great.
Really worth it.

I'm sure if you buy paint there you'll get great advice

ThisRegard

babygirlz wrote: »

I got mine in Ennis, paid €25 for the paint and €13 for the wax. Might be cheaper where ever you are. I got 2 lockers done and I'd say I only used 1/2 a litre of the paint. It also dries really fast so you would have the job done in no time.

I have a pine kitchen I want to paint, did you just paint over your locker and apply a clear wax ?

babygirlz

ThisRegard wrote: »

I have a pine kitchen I want to paint, did you just paint over your locker and apply a clear wax ?

Yes more or less, I had to sand it down as there was some drawings on the locker with biro so I had to even it out but you can paint straight onto the pine. Make sure you clean it down first though. I use Annie Sloane wax but you would probably need 3/4 coats for a kitchen press.

Ciarrai76

the kitchen is something we will need to tackle soon too! It is already painted cream, but it hasn't been repainted since we bought house 8 years ago and its got grubby & paint chipping off.
Is it something that isn't too hard to do or is it best left to the professionals?

jimmii

Before commenting i'll say I am an Annie Sloan stockist so probably a little biased on it! The paint is ideal for a bit of furniture its very easy to use! If you are looking for any tips or anything let me know happy to help.

soundgarden

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

the kitchen is something we will need to tackle soon too! It is already painted cream, but it hasn't been repainted since we bought house 8 years ago and its got grubby & paint chipping off.
Is it something that isn't too hard to do or is it best left to the professionals?

Hi I also checked out annie sloan paint in ennis but the place I went in to were charging 27.95 wondering if price went up since. I also thinking of using the paint on kitchen cabinets just worried if it will be to much of matt finish also the wax easy to use.

jimmii

soundgarden wrote: »

Hi I also checked out annie sloan paint in ennis but the place I went in to were charging 27.95 wondering if price went up since. I also thinking of using the paint on kitchen cabinets just worried if it will be to much of matt finish also the wax easy to use.

Yeh the price went up a couple of Euro most places it went up £2 in the UK so the hike wasn't as bad as it was there. You should still be able to get it around €26.95-€28.95.

yop

Are people brushing on that paint? No undercoat or anything?
I have a few pine pieces I wouldn't mind matching up with stuff in another room.

jimmii

yop wrote: »

Are people brushing on that paint? No undercoat or anything?
I have a few pine pieces I wouldn't mind matching up with stuff in another room.

Yep just paint is straight on no sanding or anything all you need to do is give it a clean before painting so there is no dirt or anything between the surface and the paint. If it is on to the bare wood you'll probably need three coats of paint if its got some sort of varnish on then you should only need two.

yop

jimmii wrote: »

Yep just paint is straight on no sanding or anything all you need to do is give it a clean before painting so there is no dirt or anything between the surface and the paint. If it is on to the bare wood you'll probably need three coats of paint if its got some sort of varnish on then you should only need two.

And it has to be Annie Sloan paint?

jimmii

yop wrote: »

And it has to be Annie Sloan paint?

You could do it with any kind of furniture paint I would think. Not sure how much prep you would need with other kinds. I stock Annie Sloan paint so know more about how that works and how little prep it takes to get something looking amazing!

LaChatteGitane

I have also used Chalk Paint for all kinds of furniture AND my front door.

Bear in mind that the colors are not intense like bright orange or deep red but always pastel like.
The paint is lovely velvety smooth, easy to apply. I use an ordinary beeswax in stead of the Annie Sloan one.
You can also make your own chalk paint which would make it much cheaper.
I have the recipe somewhere. If I find it I'll post it in this thread.

Edited to add.
recipe


And here is a chair that I recently painted (with Annie Sloan paint) and reupholstered

babygirlz

LaChatteGitane wrote: »

I have also used Chalk Paint for all kinds of furniture AND my front door.

Bear in mind that the colors are not intense like bright orange or deep red but always pastel like.
The paint is lovely velvety smooth, easy to apply. I use an ordinary beeswax in stead of the Annie Sloan one.
You can also make your own chalk paint which would make it much cheaper.
I have the recipe somewhere. If I find it I'll post it in this thread.

Edited to add.
recipe


And here is a chair that I recently painted (with Annie Sloan paint) and reupholstered

That's gorgeous.

jenggg

Sorry to hijack but quick question about the Annie Sloan wax... Did anyone else find it streaked their paint job? I painted a chair red and I (not very carefully) applied the wax a few hours later. It immediately darkened the paint in areas and has stayed that way. Is this kinda normal or should it not look any different after using the wax? thanks!

jimmii

jenggg wrote: »

Sorry to hijack but quick question about the Annie Sloan wax... Did anyone else find it streaked their paint job? I painted a chair red and I (not very carefully) applied the wax a few hours later. It immediately darkened the paint in areas and has stayed that way. Is this kinda normal or should it not look any different after using the wax? thanks!

It should darken it a little bit but it shouldn't streak. It sounds like you have applied a bit too much wax you only need to apply a really thin layer and work it into the surface. If it has darkened it a lot make sure you got the clear wax and not the dark wax by accident!!

noni0310

Hi Sorry to hijack this thread but would l need some advise from someone familiar with ASCP - think thats you Jimmy. I bought the old white paint and clear wax today, to paint over walnut tall boy and cotbed. The only reason I decided to paint was because I heard that with ASCP theres no prep and hence much less time required for job, plus its safe for use on cotbed. Today I did tallboy which is a standard shape so easy to do. It took 4-5 coats to do (and a few hours). It looks well now (at least I think so - daylight will tell more) but not Im dreading doing the cotbed. Its obviously way more awkward to paint and I havent even waxed the tall boy. Beginning to panic to be honest. I have to paint the cot now as It'll look awful if I dont. Is there any way of getting better coverage faster. Should I run out and get a primer in the morning? if so what one? Also which is better for waxing - cloth or brush? what type? Really appreciate your help.

LaChatteGitane

Hi noni0310.

I know, I am not Jimmii but I have done several pieces of furniture with Annie Sloan paint.
There is indeed no need for prepping, BUT you should still clean the surfaces well.
I don't know if you also bought the Annie Sloane paint brushes ? I haven't but that is because I have a myriad of brushes at home. The brush used for painting is reasonably soft and pliable. So a hard brush will give you more streaks and you'll possibly need more coats.
I have always gone for the one colour effect and this needs long brush strokes. Load up the brush with a good amount of paint and go for long strokes. That way you get a good and even coverage.
Don't forget to mix the paint up good and proper, regularly, because the plaster will sink and you're left with a more liquid-y substance on the top, which won't cover well.
I have painted dark and previously stained furniture and I somehow never had to give anything 5 coats. Three max.

jimmii

noni0310 wrote: »

Hi Sorry to hijack this thread but would l need some advise from someone familiar with ASCP - think thats you Jimmy. I bought the old white paint and clear wax today, to paint over walnut tall boy and cotbed. The only reason I decided to paint was because I heard that with ASCP theres no prep and hence much less time required for job, plus its safe for use on cotbed. Today I did tallboy which is a standard shape so easy to do. It took 4-5 coats to do (and a few hours). It looks well now (at least I think so - daylight will tell more) but not Im dreading doing the cotbed. Its obviously way more awkward to paint and I havent even waxed the tall boy. Beginning to panic to be honest. I have to paint the cot now as It'll look awful if I dont. Is there any way of getting better coverage faster. Should I run out and get a primer in the morning? if so what one? Also which is better for waxing - cloth or brush? what type? Really appreciate your help.

Hi noni0310,

LaChatteGitane pretty much nails it to be honest! Its rare to need more than two coats we have only found that you will need more than that if you are painting on to bare wood. If you haven't given the paint a good mix beforehand that could well be it. We have a tips sheet that we give out to everyone buying the paint if you would like a copy send me a PM and i'll send it to you it covers how we approach the painting and the waxing so should answer a lot of the questions you have! With the waxing some people prefer using a brush but we prefer the look using a cloth gives (and its cheaper!) we get old bed sheets and cut them up in to 6in x 6in squares.

noni0310

Hi guys thanks for the advise. Most of which I had done. I bought a brush specific for chalk paint and mixed the paint well. I guess I'm just fussy. I don't want the distressed look, I want a smooth clean finish which is taking many coats. Overall though it is looking nice. Jimmy I'd love the tip sheet so ill pm you tomorrow ( can't from my mob for some reason). Quick question on the waxing. Is one coat sufficient? I used old white cheesecloth. It left tiny hairs on the tall boy. I'm going to brush it with soft brush tomorrow. Hopefully it won't remove wax too. Thanks for all the help. Noni

jimmii

noni0310 wrote: »

Hi guys thanks for the advise. Most of which I had done. I bought a brush specific for chalk paint and mixed the paint well. I guess I'm just fussy. I don't want the distressed look, I want a smooth clean finish which is taking many coats. Overall though it is looking nice. Jimmy I'd love the tip sheet so ill pm you tomorrow ( can't from my mob for some reason). Quick question on the waxing. Is one coat sufficient? I used old white cheesecloth. It left tiny hairs on the tall boy. I'm going to brush it with soft brush tomorrow. Hopefully it won't remove wax too. Thanks for all the help. Noni

The brush makes a huge difference. To be honest the paint isn't intended to give a smooth clean look its designed to give a rustic finish so getting a smooth finish is quite tricky. What you can do to get it more contemporary if buff the wax after its hardened it will give it more of a glossy finish. Depending on how "busy" the piece of furniture is you may need two coats. For example if doing a shelving unit the outside of the unit one coat is fine but for the actual shelves which will have a lot more wear and tear then two coats is better as it saves having to re-wax sooner. For the waxing you definitely want to use a lint free cloth so that you don't get all bits in it!

LaChatteGitane

Yep yep @ jimmii. It is an 'old' type of paint, used for its rustic qualities.

However, you can create a somewhat smoother look if you add a splash more water to the paint.

Waxing is normally also a process that one builds up over time as they did in the olden days.