I have a natural color wooden changing table that we bought for my son when he was born 3 years ago. We are having a baby girl and want everything in white. We had to buy a new crib and have a white dresser. We want to use my son's changing table, but would like it white. How do you change the color? Do I need to sand it, then prime and paint it? I don't know how to do these DIY projects. Any info would be helpful.How to paint a natural color changing table white?The professional way to go is sand, prime with a stainblocking primer, then paint. However, if this is your first time, unless you are a perfectionist, it will probably not turn out great even then. It's hard to sand into corners without taking furniture apart. It can be done, though.
You might want to consider a product called %26quot;liquid sandpaper%26quot;. It is a product that removes part of the finish and leaves it rough enough for the primer and paint to adhere. The reason you have to sand (or use this product) is because the finish is so smooth that paint can't get a %26quot;grip%26quot; and will eventually begin to chip and flake off.
If you don't mind a %26quot;distressed%26quot; look to your furniture, you could just paint it and maybe sand some edges to make it look worn and old. This type finish is still very popular.
I have painted over some items without sanding. The key is to get a good quality primer, OR there are products that you can add to paint or primer that makes them %26quot;stick%26quot; a lot better. Just ask the sales person at your local hardware/DIY center, and they can direct you to their product, if you decide to go that way.How to paint a natural color changing table white?Okay we just repainted our wall from like really bright red to beige so what you do is keel it...like two layers of it then you let it sit a few days and then you paint it whatever color you want!!!!How to paint a natural color changing table white?you got it right on the money sand it prime it then paint it.yahoo.
