HOW TO PAINT A WOODEN CHAIR

Nothing brings more warmth, style, finesse, and beauty into a room than a well-built wooden chair. Wood provides more strength which makes it one of the most versatile building materials.

 If we consider longevity and long-lasting endurance, wooden furniture offers us outstanding value. Painting and repainting furniture is an essential step to maintaining the beauty of your furniture.

RIGHT TOOL AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:

1. Wooden Chair Which Is To Be Painted
2. Drop Clothes or Spray Shelter:
3. Sandpaper, Sander or Deglosse
4. Primer 
5. Paint (Type and color must be chosen appropriately)
6. Paint brushes (Must be chosen according to the surface)
7. Face Mask and Gloves to Avoid any type of Dust Allergy
8. Sealer To give a Final look to Your Paint

  CHOOSING THE PAINT:

     Paint must be chosen keeping in mind:

1. Type And Texture Of Wood
2. Previous Paint Colour
3. ColourRichness
4. Wash ability
5. Paint Type (May be Spray or Chalky Paints)

Steps To Paint A Wooden Chair:

Step#1: Preparing For Paint:

            Preparing Chair Is Essential Before Painting Which Is Done By:

• Sanding The Chair
• Cleaning The Chair 
• Filling IF Any Cracks Or Holes

    i) Sanding The Chair:

      The First Step In Preparation Is Sanding Any Peeling Paint From Your Chair. If The Previous Paint Is Peeling out From Your Chair Then It Will Give a Rough Look To Your Chair. However, If Your Chair Is In Good Condition And Has a Shiny, Slick Surface hen You Should Sand Them Slightly. Roughing Up The Surface Will Help Your Paint To Stick Nicely.

    ii) Cleaning The Chair:

            After Sanding Chair All The Debris and Dirt Must Be Removed from the chair. If there are any stains or grease spots on the chair they must be removed with the grease remover followed by water.

Ensure all the stains are removed from the chair then let it dry for some time before painting. Improper washing and drying can create bubbles or circles on your paint surface.

   iii) Filling Cracks Or Holes:

             If there are any holes or cracks in the chair it is necessary to fill those holes, cracks, or dents otherwise the paint will get stuck in these holes and will create defects in the paint.
For filling use wood putty and fill it with the help of a putty knife or similar tools. Make sure the color of your filler matches the color of the wood. You can also use vinyl spackling for this purpose. After filling the holes clean all extra debris or waste or once it is dried sand the filled area with fine-grit sandpaper.

Step#2:Remove old Paint:

             Before painting the chair, we must remove the previous paint so that the color and look of the chair don't affect it. When the previous paint is removed the new paint gives a marvelous look to your furniture.

Paint can be removed with the help of scrappers, Heat guns, and Chemical Paint Strippers. For short areas, you can use scrappers with gentle pressure only so that the underlying surface doesn't damage.

Chemical paint strippers dissolve old paints and make it easy for you to remove old paints.

Step#3: Apply the Primer:

           Before applying the paint it's good to apply primer. Primer helps to seal the surface and provides a better base for your paint to adhere. Primer gives a smooth appearance to your wood.

A Primer is a water-based product that gives a protection layer for latter coats. Apply a smooth layer of primer at the surface including all of your filling pores and let it dry for some time.

Step#4: Cover The Area With Paint Shelters:

             It Is crucial to cover the whole area with drop clothes and paint shelters to avoid any paint spots in surrounding areas. You can also use an extra piece of cloth for this purpose.

Drop down the piece of cloth and place your chair in the mid of the cloth. Now it's ready to apply paint on it.

Step#5: Apply the First Coat:

              Now when your chair is ready to apply any paint select an appropriate paint, paint color, and paint brushes to start your work.

You must hold the brush loosely rather than tightly because it can tire you. Also, move from your armpit rather than from your hand and elbow for gentle and broad strokes.

  Dip your paintbrush into the paint, remove any extra paint, and apply the brush on the surface back and forth keeping in mind the wood grains and the previously painted surface. Paint the whole chair from the front and then apply the paint from the backside and at the legs properly.

Step#6:  Apply Additional Coat:

          Every paint is different from the other and takes a different time to dry. It also depends on the climate condition if you are working outdoors.

keeping in view all the conditions let your paint first coat be dried then put the other one for best results. If your First coat is still wet and you put the next one then it can form bubbles on the surface so avoid it. Apply the next coat in the same manner you have done with the first.

Step# 7: Finishing touch and sealing:

    Sealing involves adding or applying a protective layer to your paint. It offers resistance to wear and tear and provides a smoother finish. It helps to seal and protect the painted surface from moisture, stains, and other potential damage

Sealing the chair also gives it a more polished and professional look. You Can use wax sealing for this purpose because they are easy to apply. At last, give it a finishing touch by adding anything such as if your has a cushion or any cover on it.

Now your chair is ready and you can see a clear difference in the before and after painting of the chair. The result is smooth, sleek, and professional looking.

Tips For The Beginners:

• Prepare the surface before painting the chair
• choose the correct paint and brushes
• Apply a thin coat of paint instead of thick
• Maintain wet edges of paint to avoid the strokes
• Keep the room well-ventilated so that your dry process keeps maintained
• Always clean your tools adequately
• Take your time and be patient 

 Mistakes to avoid:

• The following mistakes should be avoided:
• Without drying apply another coat of paint
• Rushing in painting
• Paint without cleaning and sanding
• Not to place any drop cloth or spray shelter before painting the chair
• Overloading the brush or roller

Conclusion :

For the maintenance and supervision of your wooden furniture, it is necessary to paint them when there is a need. If we do not take care of these things furniture will be damaged.so there is a need to maintain our furniture.

Now If we know all the essential steps of painting before painting the chair we can be done our painting in a better manner avoiding any type of mess. We can go through all these steps easily and more effectively.

FAQs

Can I paint a wooden chair without sanding it?

If you will apply paint without sanding the surface then your paint can peel off after some time. However, if you are applying your paint to raw wood then there is no need to apply any sanding on it.

How much time my paint takes to dry completely?

Different paints take different times in drying. The temperature also has an impact on the drying process as well. Oil-based paint can take up to 6-8 hours to dry and the next coat can be applied after 24 hours. Latex paint takes up to 1 hour to be dried and can be recoat after 4 hours.

Is it crucial to apply primer before painting?

Primer allows your paint to be adhesive to the wood If the primer is not applied to the wood before painting the chance of peeling wood increases. Primer also gave a smoother and even surface for your paint. Always keep in mind your paint color before choosing primer.

Can I use spray paint for painting my wooden chair?

Yes, you can use spray paint for painting your wooden chair. It spread evenly through the surface. It also takes less time to paint and you can also save your paint from any type of brush strokes. However, you have to apply it with great care because it covers a large area to paint and can create spots on your background walls or floor.