About S. Terry Carter Expertise Practical painting solutions.Repair and maintance of substraite, interior and exterior. Paint application.Prep work necessary to produce quality finish. Stains and fine finishes - lacquer,varnishes,gloss enamels.
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Expert: S. Terry Carter Date: 5/17/2008 Subject: Painting Particle Board Furniture
Question Hello! I have a question that I hope you can help me with. I would like to know what would be the best way to paint my particle board dresser. I have no idea what kind of paint or paint finish to use. A list of steps and supplies would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Answer Hello Kristien,
I would suggest that you first use a good quick drying alkyd base ( Bull's Eye) or shellac base ( Kilz) primer and allow to dry completely and then sand with 220 grit open cut sandpaper.
For the finish, I would suggest a high quality acrylic GLOSS enamel WITH good blocking qualities ( 'blocking' means that the paint does not stick to itself once it cures.) check with your local home improvement center or a good paint store in your area for specific brands.
If you are good with spray cans, you could even spray it with spray bombs in either an oil base or acrylic base gloss enamel. You could also roll it with a VERY FINE SPONGE-FOAM ROLLER.
As to procedure ; remove all drawers and sit upright on back end panel,remove any hardware, even if it is to be painted. Paint the drawer fronts as horizontal flat surfaces by method chosen and remove to a secure area to dry. Paint the cabinet next. Start with the front panel,where the drawers were removed; paint the horizontal members first top to bottom then the two upright pieces. Now paint both vertical end/side panels. The top will be last. If it has an overhang you will have atleast partially painted while painting front and sides finish this now, and then paint the top flat surface being careful not to drip onto the sides of front panel. Any hardware that gets painted should be done last. Put a screw back in the piece and paint. Use a old cardboard box to set the piece on , punch holes in cardboard to securely hold screw from the piece and allow to dry completely. After drying reassemble.
Any good paint store or home improvement center should have all of the tools I have mentioned and Kilz or Bull's Eye. And will be able to help you select the correct paints for your project.
Good luck with your project
