Many homes contain wood furniture made from particleboard. Particleboard is a wood product made from sawdust and glue. Particleboard furniture must be sealed to protect raw wood from moisture. This is important because if particleboard becomes wet, it will swell and warp. When you have particleboard furniture that needs a face-lift, you can paint it successfully, provided you follow the recommended painting procedures.
Instructions
1. Prepare a work area in a well-ventilated location to protect yourself from harmful vapors. Spread the drop cloth on the floor and place the furniture on the drop cloth. Remove any removable parts from the furniture (drawers) and remove any hardware. Set the hardware aside.
2. Apply the primer to all of the outer wood surfaces with the paint roller to ensure that all surfaces are sealed properly. Use smooth strokes rolling with the wood grain to ensure an even application. Apply the primer to any drawers you removed also. Allow the primer to dry fully before proceeding with the next step.
3. Sand all of the surfaces where you applied primer with the sandpaper to make the surfaces rough. Wipe the sanded surfaces with the tack cloth to remove dust.
4. Apply the enamel paint to the sanded surfaces. Use the paint roller to apply the paint carefully, always rolling with the grain of the furniture. Apply the paint in a thin layer, working carefully to make sure there are no drips of excess paint or gaps where you missed areas. Allow the paint to dry completely.
5. Paint a second coat of enamel paint after the first coat dries. After the second coat dries, apply a third coat if desired. Always ensure the paint dries completely before applying the next coat.
6. Reassemble the furniture when the paint has dried completely. Reattach any hardware that you removed.
