How to paint a chair

Almost every home has chairs that we inherited from our grandparents. Over time, they lose their original appearance and require updates in order to harmoniously fit into the interior of the apartment. Very often, chairs lose their beauty, and apartment owners put them away so as not to spoil the design of the room. After reading this material, you can learn how to properly paint a chair and return it to its former beauty and grace, so that it does not spoil the interior of the room, but complements it.

Preparing the chair before painting

In order to start painting the chair, you need to properly prepare its surface for painting. This is done so that the coloring substance is evenly light and does not peel off from the furniture over time.

To prepare a chair for painting:

1. Dilute the soap solution. To do this, you will need the soap solution itself and an unnecessary old rag. With this solution you need to treat furniture from stubborn dirt and grease. After you have washed the chair with soapy water, you need to treat it with white alcohol. Next, you need to allow the snowstorm to dry well. Look carefully to see if there are any flaws or cracks on the chair. If there are any, then these places will need to be marked. This is done so that these defects are not missed when painting.
2. Cracks and chips on the product must be covered with putty.This should be done only with small cracks, since with a large crack it is useless to do this, because over time the putty will fall out.
3. If there is upholstery on the chair, remove it. You also need to unscrew the legs of the chair;
4. Remove the previous layer of paint on the product. Removal can be done using sandpaper or a sander.
5. In order for the paint to adhere well, the surface of the furniture must be primed.
6. Wipe the chair from excess dust so that it does not stick along with the dye during the painting process.

Important points when painting a chair

In order for the paint on the chair to adhere well and last a long time, it is necessary to choose a coloring agent in accordance with the material from which such furniture is made. For example, the legs can be made of metal and the seat made of wood.

If you want to paint a wooden product, then you will need to purchase acrylic paint. For a metal chair, spray paint is ideal. And, alkyd paint can suit absolutely any material.

Attention! You should not buy water-based paint. Since the chair will be exposed to moisture from time to time, especially if it is in the kitchen.

If you do not want to change the color of the furniture, but keep the original color, then you need to purchase transparent paint. It will add freshness to the source material. You can also use varnish. It will help your table maintain its appearance for some time and protect it from negative factors.

How to paint a chair correctly

In order for the chair to sparkle with new colors, it must be painted in the color you need. In order to begin this process, you need:

• cover the floor with paper or newspaper so as not to stain it during the painting process;
• if there is decor on the furniture, then it needs to be sealed with tape so that it is not spoiled during the painting process;
• some time before applying the paint, it must be mixed well;
• if you have not disassembled a wooden chair, then it must be turned upside down during the painting process;
• prepare the necessary materials;
• When painting, use safety glasses and unnecessary clothing.

In order to paint a chair, you need:

• first, paint all areas that are difficult to access;
• it is necessary to apply a thin layer of paint to the product;
• give time for the first applied layer to dry;
• go over with sandpaper so that there are no holes or bulges;
• wipe the chair with a cloth and give it time to dry;
• apply a second coat;
• At the end of all painting work, it is necessary to apply varnish to the furniture.

Painted furniture will regain its former beauty and design, and can delight its owners for a long time. A painted chair will fit well into the interior of the apartment, gracefully complement and highlight it.