Tips to Paint Wood Furniture - Guide by Nippon Coating Expert Malaysia

If you’re repainting a piece of wooden furniture or painting a newly built item, wood that will be painted must be cleaned, sanded, and primed. Before beginning any project, make a comprehensive plan. It’s worthwhile to invest in quality products.

Follow Nippon Coating Expert tips how to properly prepare wood for painting, review our helpful guidelines on wood preparation, including cleaning, sanding, repairing flaws, and priming. Painting wood is a wonderful experience, so get ready to enjoy yourself.

1.Plan your wooden project: You need to decide which paint technique you want to use and what materials and tools are needed. These are chemicals and require special care. It’s best to complete a painting job (priming, painting, and sealing) as a single process. If that’s not possible, it’s not advisable to delay more than a week between priming and painting.

2.Clean the wood: Wood must be clean before primer can be applied and before applying primer, repair any damage. You can use painter’s tape to protect areas you don’t want to be painted.

3.Sand the wood:It’s important to sand between steps to remove unwanted particles. For the best results, each coat should be followed by sanding with fine sandpaper.

4.Prime the wood:Primer helps to hide stains, knots, smoke damage and more. Check best wood primers so that you can choose the right one for you. One or two coats of primer are sufficient. Make sure the primer dries completely before painting.

5.Paint the wood: Wood painting Depends on the material being painted and the tools used. If you decide to use a brush, purchase a good quality brush, or it will shed bristles.

Another tool that can be used to apply paint is a roller.Smaller rollers are available for use when painting things like furniture. Spray painting is an alternative to using a brush or roller.

6.Seal the wood: The proper sealant will enhance the paint and make it look like a professional job so it’s important to choose one of the best wood sealers on the market.

7.Finish the wood: Topcoat is some kind of final covering that protects your wood. You may skip this step if your wood will not be undergoing some considerable exposures. Remove all painters tape and gather drop clothes, making sure any spills or splatters are dry before you move them. Allow 72 hours for it to dry before using; otherwise, it can get sticky.

Safety, Health and Environmental Information:

-Keep container tightly closed and keep out of reach of children or away from food and drink. 

-Ensure good ventilation during application and drying. 

-When applying paint, it is advisable to wear eye protection. 

-In case of contact with eye, rinse with plenty of water immediately and seek medical advice. -Remove splashes from skin by using soap or water. 

-Paint must always be stored in a cool place. 

-When transporting paint, care must be taken. Always keep container in a secure upright   position. 

-Dispose off any paint waste in accordance with the appropriate Environmental Quality   Regulations.

Find Products: Metallic Paint (Wood)

Nippon Metallic Paint is a thermoplastic-acrylic solvent-based paint which can be applied onto masonry wall, wood, and also metal to provide a metallic effect finish.

It is formulated for easy application, by roller and brush to provide a uniform distribution of metallic pigment across the substrate, giving it a smooth finish.

For the decoration and protection of masonry, wood and metal surfaces. It is recommended to paint on a smaller areas to achieve best results. It is also suitable to be used as topcoat for textured intermediate coating such as Tilelac SandStone Finish.

Hydro Primer: Nippon Hydro-Primer is an environmental friendly water-based green product formulated to use as undercoat and primer for wood and metal substrates. This new breakthrough formulation contains low level of VOC (Volatile Organic Compound), therefore providing better comfort during and after painting.

Being a green product, it is ideal for use in eco-sensitive commercial and residential areas such as hospitals, schools, residential buildings and hotels. It is easy to apply and promotes better adhesion for both wood and metal substrates. This primer can be easily sanded for a smooth finishing.