I have a cabinet from Ikea that is made of pine and is stained a natural stain. I would really like to try to make the piece look antique using wax, paint and sandpaper as described in the workshop section of this site. Do I have to sand the existing stain off of my cabinet first or do you think I can just go ahead and begin this project by applying the latex base coat? Thanks!
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[B]Have you attempted the paint job yet on your IKEA cabinet?
If so, how did it come out.
Do you have pictures? [/B]
Hi Obella,
I have not tried it yet....it's going to be a summer project now. I will be sure to post before and after's then!
Have you attempted the paint job yet on your IKEA cabinet?
If so, how did it come out.
Do you have pictures?
I'll probably use that to prime the cabinet then...
thanks!
a good primer to use is BM fresh start. i used it on our faux dark wood panelling and it covered the knots very well. BIN is a very good primer too and it should work well. i cannot say though that i used if for that purpose. good luck :)
[B]Do you have a little palm sander?
Much quicker than sandpaper.
Do as much surface as you can, then use a little block sander to do where the big one doesn't reach.
I would prime, like suggested, and then use some leftover paint, before doing top coat..then when you sand down edges etc. the other paint will show thru, giving the aging effect. [/B]
I do have a little electric hand sander..Thanks for your suggestion to use old paint underneith...One more question, do I have to do anything to seal the knots in the cabinet or will the primer take care of this? (it's pine).
Thanks!
Do you have a little palm sander?
Much quicker than sandpaper.
Do as much surface as you can, then use a little block sander to do where the big one doesn't reach.
I would prime, like suggested, and then use some leftover paint, before doing top coat..then when you sand down edges etc. the other paint will show thru, giving the aging effect.
I will try a small section to make sure it adheres before I take on the whole thing.
but, my suggestion would be to give it a light sanding first. Sanding any surface gives the primer something to adhere to. Your project sounds like fun.