best way for lazy girl to change this to black
kadams1010
6 years ago
I’m really hoping someone will be able to advise the easiest way to change the cream on this unit to black (I will keep the oak top the same). I have 2 options that I’ve been looking into.
Option 1. No prep or sanding using Zinisser BIN primer then will paint with a normal black eggshell paint. Or is it option 2, better to use chalk paint in a black then seal with a Matt /low sheen varnish. I don’t want to a shabby chic look I like it to look a solid colour just black instead of the cream. I really don’t wish to sand (this is key lol).
I’m so not sure which is the best way!
Option 1. No prep or sanding using Zinisser BIN primer then will paint with a normal black eggshell paint. Or is it option 2, better to use chalk paint in a black then seal with a Matt /low sheen varnish. I don’t want to a shabby chic look I like it to look a solid colour just black instead of the cream. I really don’t wish to sand (this is key lol).
I’m so not sure which is the best way!
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I used a fine grade sandpaper and lightly sanded the cream paint then added first coat of farrow and ball estate eggshell paint. I used a roller (gloss roller) and unfortunately some sections dried a little bubbled, must be that I put too much on roller. So I can lightly sand this and hopefully won’t be a problem. However on my other surfaces I rolled it on and as I was paranoid about putting too much I worked it in with the brush till it was almost dried. Now I have a patchy look but it is patchy due to finish (all uniformed colour but patchy with shine if that makes sense! Please see pictures to see what I mean. Should I
Lightly sand the whole thing and just use the paint brush for next coat or can I just use the paint brush for second coat but don’t work it in till it’s almost dry? What am I doing wrong? Thanks
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