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Painting Wood Furniture
For painting wood, Fresh Start Primer is your go-to for renewing and preparing the surface, creating an ideal canvas for your paint. Fresh Start primer seals and suppresses most bleeding stains, is mildew resistant, and fast drying—making it exceptional for woodwork projects.
Ben Eggshell is zero VOC, low in odor, and boasts a smooth application while offering protection for high-traffic areas. Wood projects using Fresh Start primer and Ben Eggshell can be completed in your home, providing comfort and ease during home refurbishment. With over 3,500 colors to choose from, Ben semi-gloss allows you to bring all your design dreams to life.
Alternatives: To cover stains, Aqua Lock Primer is highly effective. It is designed to seal porous surfaces such as drywall, plaster, and concrete, ensuring a smooth and consistent base for your paint and delivering excellent stain-blocking capabilities.
Paint your Wood Furniture in 4 Easy Steps
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Prepare the Surface
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Use a gentle grease remover to clean any grime, followed by a fresh water rinse to ensure the surface is free of remnants of the cleaner. Use a damp sponge for a final wipe down and let everything dry thoroughly.
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After cleaning and ensuring the piece is 100% dry, sand the surface with medium-grit sandpaper (100- to 150-grit). Sand enough to give the primer some grip but not so much as to remove the existing finish entirely. Wipe away any dust with a slightly damp cloth and let dry.
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Repair any cracks, joints, or nail holes with a wood-patching compound. After the compound has thoroughly dried, sand it down to make it even with the surrounding wood.
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Prime the Surface
Use Fresh Start High-Hiding All-Purpose Primer. It offers maximum hide, seals and suppresses stains, and provides a mildew-resistant coating for wood and other surfaces.
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Consider Sheen
Sheen is an important consideration in addition to color. A lower sheen helps camouflage minor imperfections and gives a vintage flavor, while a high-gloss finish offers a sleek, modern look. Benjamin Moore’s semi-gloss provides multiple sheen options, including satin and semi-gloss, which are ideal for furniture.
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Paint Your Furniture
Ben Semi-Gloss is recommended for painting wood furniture due to its durable, furniture-like finish that is easy to apply and clean. Available exclusively at your local Benjamin Moore retailer, Ben Semi-Gloss comes in all 3,500+ colors Benjamin Moore offers