What’s the best non toxic water based acrylic paint for decorating wooden tables that will be used for meals?
I want to paint children’s designs on tables that will be used in a magical classroom for eating on. I suppose they will have to be sealed with a water based polyurethane of some sort, but mostly I need to know the best brand of paints to get the most gorgeous colors. Any experienced furniture [...]
How do I paint wood furniture?
I have a wood dining room table and chairs, as well as a wood desk. I have attempted to paint them in the past… with the table, I just painted high gloss wall paint on it, but it looks horrible! With the desk, I sanded it first, and then painted white oil paint on it, [...]
How do I paint wood furniture?
I have a wood dining room table and chairs, as well as a wood desk. I have attempted to paint them in the past… with the table, I just painted high gloss wall paint on it, but it looks horrible! With the desk, I sanded it first, and then painted white oil paint on it, [...]
Do you think its rude to paint furniture someone gave you?
A friend of mine gave me a very traditional child rocking chair to give to my friend who is expecting her first child. But, it really isn’t her style so as a present, I was thinking about repainting it for her and making it more up to date and more her style. Would you get [...]
How do I paint over white washed pine (oil base) ?
My daughters white washed pine bedroom set is yellowing just in different spots. I just want to paint it solid white, like you see a lot of children’s furniture. I want to avoid having to strip it. Can I just spray primer (we have a paint sprayer) and then spray the white. Thank you Car [...]
How do you remove spray paint from a metal bunk bed?
We’ve tried scraping it but it is taking too long. Anything simpler? Car Bed Resources
Is there a way to remove paint from a piece of old wooden furniture without damaging the stained wood beneath?
When I was a child I painted my fantastic grandmothers corner shelf with pink paint (latex I reckon.) Now that I’m older, I know how terrible it was to paint it. The shelf is solid wood. But, I don’t know the type of wood. It was stained with a dark stain before I covered it [...]
I am a decorative painter and I paint children’s murals. Any creative job ideas?
I can paint furniture, glass, borders in kitchens, niches, just about any type of cartoon I can reproduce. I wasn’t clear. I apologize. I meant what other type of work can I be hired for with my training. Car Bed Resources
What kind of spray paint is safe for nursery furniture?
I am trying to paint an ancient changing table to give it a new, fresh look. But I know lead paint is terrible to have around children, so i’m thinking that lead free latex paint should be fine… But i’m not sure what kind of spray paint is lead free! I read all over the [...]
What color to paint my children’s beds and dressers?
We have some terribly outdated furniture that my two boys will be using when we go to our new house. I am wanting to make the furniture a small more modern with paint and new handles. I am unsure of what color to paint the furniture. Any suggestions for these two room themes? Older boy: [...]
