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How to paint IKEA furniture?
How To Paint IKEA Furniture (in 5 easy steps) 1 SAND. Most IKEA furniture, have a laminate wax type coating that makes it difficult for paint to stick effectively to its surface. 2 CLEAN. I don always stress the importance of this in my painting tutorials but cleaning after sanding is a must! 3 PRIME. … 4 PAINT. … 5 SEAL. …
How to make your IKEA furniture more durable?
If you want to make your IKEA furniture extremely durable and waterproof, you can add a clear coat . Although this is an optional step, it probably a smart move if you are refinishing a piece that will get a lot of use or cold glasses set on it. Just paint on the primer with a foam brush and you can follow the directions on the can.
Can you clear coat IKEA furniture?
If you want to make your IKEA furniture extremely durable and waterproof, you can add a clear coat . Although this is an optional step, it probably a smart move if you are refinishing a piece that will get a lot of use or cold glasses set on it.
What is the best way to seal IKEA furniture?
If you painted your IKEA furniture with chalk paint, some say that the best way to go is by sealing with wax. I would tend to disagree. Wax sealed pieces give a nice velvety finish but are not as durable as pieces sealed with acrylic varnishes.