How to Easily Paint Furniture WITHOUT SANDING | The secret to a smooth paint job without sanding

[@ARayofSunlight]

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[@toniaparker3543]

You did a excellent job ty for sharing. I got some painting to do but those fumes get to me badly. Seems like the mask hardly do any justice. If you know any mask that can tone the smell down while wearing them please let me know. Ty in advance!

[@askcoachrex426]

Adding water to the paint per se is not bad since the paint contains water (from the name itself, water-based 😆). Do you mean not to add more water? She used 10% water, should she have put 5% add instead? When you said "reduce". I believe you cant use lacquer thinner, or paint thinner to a "water-based" paint. You can add "Floetrol" to ensure none of brush marks left behind

[@Krista-mm1pj]

@@askcoachrex426 & if wanted to make a weathered appearances, i.e. a rag or sponge faux pas painting that you would use in your color that Is Not in Any Base color. Especially in those corners or changes in texture. If only i used the grainfiller also i believe better & Quicker way if creating own textured appearances. 🖒🖒🖒👍👍🖒👍🖒👍🖒👍👍👍glad found these tips today

[@Krista-mm1pj]

@ARayofSunlight & using a gray or lighter colors can Open up & change a rooms appearance when a room is Not spacious. Also with changing a Furniture's color can also show the designated areas appearance & type of peice chosen for colorful accent!

[@askcoachrex426]

Thanks for your reply. I just noticed i forgot to like and subscribed. Just did!❤

[@thirtythreeflavors]

quiet, simple tutorial. No cheesy or loud music....what a breath of fresh air. thank you.

[@karenbeee4568]

HATE loud piano music!

[@247KW]

The wood grain popped up like that because of the water you added into the paint. It caused swelling in the wood. Reduce or don't add the water and then it won't have the grain raise up plus you won't have to apply so many coats. Hope that helps everyone. It turned out beautiful.

[@Lizapendleton]

Oil based paint stops this

[@Lizapendleton]

Wonder what those products are called in the UK? Shellac?

[@wendynicholss6886]

I think it's gorgeous, I would have used a roller though and a brush for the fiddly bits. Much quicker.

[@strube8]

She didn't remove original finish and then put 2 coats of shellac on it before painting. Seems unlikely the water would have seep into the grain. The grain was likely already raised from long term exposure to humidity.

[@karenbeee4568]

@@wendynicholss6886 I LOVE fiddly bits (and bobs LOL)

[@dyoung2739]

You had my attention at “no sanding”. Tfs❤️

[@micheleevans8179]

Turned out beautiful! And no sanding - the best part.

[@pattiehanan1356]

Really beautiful outcome. You're a very good teacher giving all kinds of info step-by-step. Great that there's no sanding!

[@TheMomLifee]

I just received a quote to do for my bedroom set and 2 extra pieces for $2200. I don’t have that kind of money! I will try this one piece at time. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@collef1136]

I hope you tried it! I see that your post was 1 year ago. 👍 🎨

[@kellyfosson257]

Please post your results

[@ds-gg2qm]

Thanks for including all the products you used. The table is completely transformed. Love it!

[@stellajohnson5301]

It looks vintage and funky at the same time. Love it.

[@stephaniedietz4961]

👌🏼 another great product that works well is KILZ bonding primer. 25 a gallon but it also repels water and mildew and coats ikea type glossy furniture, plastic, metal. It also makes it so you barely use any paint. Thanks for this! ❤

[@darleneengebretsen1468]

Kiltz is a great product but has a horrible chemical smell which is off putting for people with allergies. It will cover almost anything and does retard mold growth.

[@mariescreations71]

my desk has to be painted in my office i have a new craft table that was built in and will be hard to move to get my desk out so I will have to use kilz because i wont be moving it and don't wanna spray in a small room

[@amandachilds5290]

Are you saying oil based kilz after or instead of shellac spray?

[@vaderladyl]

Yes I like Kilz better. Shellac is trickier to use, more expensive and has a smell.

[@vaderladyl]

Oil or water based are equally good.@@amandachilds5290

[@blackpearl6836]

Easy, affordable and straight to the point. I love your voice, your simple instructions and the warm quality of this video. Your work is beautiful. I just subscribed. Thank you.

[@Skysmeller1]

Great tips here. I’m painting a large dresser soon. I’m gonna sand the top and give it a clear stain and paint the rest so I’ll spray it with Shilac. Nice job on that table came out great.

[@caronwoods9013]

Love the fact that no sanding is required

[@code-52]

It's thecdame with Waverly Chalk paint. No primer needed, two coats is usually good.

[@Iknowyoumadnow]

High quality paint no BRUSH is needed

[@sneakyhippo8663]

Mineral paints and Milk paints don’t require sanding. It’s still beneficial to lightly sand.

[@bonnieboulter9486]

I appreciated your clear and concise explanation as you went along. Veey nice paint job. If I wanted to use a roller, could you recommend that? Foam or pile? Thank you !

[@ARayofSunlight]

The best roller for painting furniture is the Mohair roller from Sherwin Williams. It’s a short nap and is the best at leaving only a small amount of texture behind.

[@michielcu]

Never ever thought of adding water to paint, but if it's waterbased paint, why not :) Thanks for the tip!

[@rosiefroese5461]

Great instruction. Sounds like a reasonable amount to spend. Looks perfect! I will try this with my daughter's bedroom set.🙂

[@vickyferlia8122]

It turned out great, well done! I find using a foam roller brush makes the job faster and ensures there are no brush strokes etc. Is there any reason you prefer a brush over a roller?

[@paulgdlmx]

Well done, lucid, helpful, no extraneous filler

[@CatMomForever]

I think having a contrast to whatever wall is first decision! Love this about to do it for a tall shelf.

[@krisakfoxer9062]

I love it! I immediately need to paint something 😅

[@dougransom1585]

Appreciate your patience with the process! It shows…

[@patriciarainey3372]

Looks great ,I picked up a tip from you to coat my table and buffet with milk paint first then my final color coat with a poly finish.Hope I got that right .Better watch video again before I start

[@tsunamis82]

I liked the before pictures. Love natural wood and if that took sanding the so be it.

[@vaderladyl]

Me as well. Not a fan of painting detailed or vintage wood furniture that can otherwise be restored and kept with original finish. Only run of the mill furniture should be painted.

[@lilidundi]

Wow, thanks for taking the time to do this video and explain in precise easy way. Excellent!

[@nancybratek2461]

I agree ! These videos are the best!!!!

[@aminamostfaithful5676]

This was such a soothing video. Your voice and tone were very nice and easy to follow. The table turned out amazing! I'm going to attempt to do the same thing to an old desk I have. Thanks again for such an informative video.

[@BABYDOLL87LOVELY]

BEAUTIFUL OUTCOME! MY TV STAND AND DVD/BOOKSHELVES ARE CHALK WHITE. I ORDERED BOTH A COFFEE TABLE AND MATCHING END TABLE FROM AMAZON WHITE. BUT WHAT CAME WAS AN EGGSHELL AND LIGHTER CREAM. U CAN ABSOLUTELY TELL. MY TEAL AND WHITE LIVINGROOM STILL LOOKS GREAT BUT U CAN SO TELL THE DIFF IN COLORS. I AM GONNA GET THE SUPPLIES AND PROB USE THIS WEEKEND FOR THE PAINT PROJECT. CURRENTLY LOOKING AT VIDZ LIKE YOURS FOR INSPIRATION/INSTRUCTION.

[@heidikollar2278]

Absolutely beautiful! Saving your video, have an old sewing cabinet that I can finally redo! Thanks so much! New subscriber. 😊

[@nydiataylor5023]

Very beautiful ended. I like it very much. Good job! Thank for the idea. I my used it some day. God bless you, and He love you too.💕😀

[@kristincofrancisco]

Wou this came out beautiful, i have 2 21x21 tables black that I just love and this is even the color scheme i was , looking for. Thank you im definitely saving my tables

[@jackiemurphy4333]

Looks great, I need to watch again to take notes. Thanks

[@moshea94]

Looks great! If I wanted to distress it at which step would I do that ? Before the finish or after?

[@vaderladyl]

Before

[@Jersey.D3vil201]

I think it turned out beautifully! That said, for the "you should've left the beautiful wood" 🙄 folks. Different strokes for different folks, and brace yourself...not everyone likes natural wood. Yes, a shocking, I know. TONS of channels focus on natural wood restoration. Wouldn't it make more sense to watch something that you like?

[@rosaliefunk1629]

Such a difference with a few coats of paint! I love that there is no sanding involved. I will try this 👍

[@lydiakinnaman1106]

Nice job. Pretty. Nice to see a white peice usually colors... refreshing.

[@warrenas79]

Wow. So many great tips in a straightforward not bs tutorial. Tysm

[@ARayofSunlight]

No worries!

[@nunyamindyub3255]

Awesome! Will this work if I use spray paint instead of the milk paint?

[@cebisilesibiya9251]

Thank you so much for the teachings wow I am going to do my old coffee table I believe it's going to be nice God bless you dear

[@joansmith6844]

Have to say was shocked of the makeover cost tho $$ beautiful outcome ❤

[@lileocailao7553]

Wow! You did nice.. I'll do it also on our old coffee table & chairs.. Thanks for sharing 😊👍💖🙏

[@whatsamacallit3833]

Excellent video! Great tips. Can you suggest a good respirator? I've had some better quality ones in the past but it's been a while since I bought one. Thanks!

[@kellyfosson257]

Thx u so much there are few who show what to do on all ready stained wood. Thx u.

[@jayneweaver8695]

This is fantastic, it looks beautiful, unrecognizable. Thank you!

[@jeannedelooze1036]

Love it. I have been looking for a paint to use that needed no sanding.

[@finam1676]

Thank you for all the incredible tips. I will follow your instructions to the t. Have a great day! 🤗

[@sarahaparicio1839]

I didn't know you can paint furniture without sanding first, so I'm glad I saw this video. Next project I won't feel bad about repainting w/out sanding.

[@kimberlygoff3157]

Who carries general finishes milk paint products?❤

[@nowirehangers2815]

You might be able to but don’t mix water based paints with acrylics,polys and shellac That’s kind of rule number one. Use the same type of paint .

[@brittanyhaggerty3492]

Would you recommend this same process for an oak kitchen table?

[@toni5810]

Nice transformation. I'll have to check out General Finishes! Thanks for the info.

[@Katie-vy5rd]

Can you please do a video on distresding/antiquing a piece? Thanks so much!

[@ipaintkitchencabinets2069]

The degreaser spray and a scuffing pad to start as a “ wet sand “ ( would have taken the same amount of time with a better prepared surface ), wipe it down with a clean damp rag. A can of rust oleum primer and a can of rust oleum topcoat and you would’ve been finished by lunch. The paint would last for 20 years.

[@Qandoluk]

Wait what I need these direction to do my stairs lol

[@laughinghawk8522]

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[@kriskraftsmorewilson9651]

That is so beautiful thank you so much for sharing and teaching us this but I would put a color where the front of it like a black or some thing that’s in the

[@dianemessina2964]

I love the finished product and color, great job.

[@ARayofSunlight]

Glad you like it!

[@luanne115]

Can you use a white primer before painting , if yes can you suggest a good one to use?

[@lindagilmore8352]

I love this, you really did a beautiful job!

[@marniemonfort7719]

Love the clean new fresh look..great job and demo

[@ARayofSunlight]

Thank you!

[@nancyvickers5366]

This is beautiful, how many cans of the shellac snd polycrylic would I need for a table that’s 72x72 snd 8 standard wood chairs

[@eligarcia1984]

Hello! How long did you wait between applying the shellac and first coat of paint? Thank you! 😊

[@ARayofSunlight]

I wait overnight. So at least 12 hours.

[@JulieAshleyLouisiana]

You make that look easy but I know it’s not! Loved watching this transformation. Thank you for sharing.

[@ARayofSunlight]

Thank you!

[@doratiscareno5856]

@@ARayofSunlight Can You Tell Me Where ? You Purchased Your HAND HELD DRILL Thanks just found yr site SUBSCRIBED 👍

[@donaldking999]

I think this is great, I see many more uses this can be used

[@evegua4977]

Very 😊 nice it 👀 looks great… I would put that in my living room…keep up the good work very helpful information…😇 Thank you for sharing 😻

[@sham5377]

I am not good at English, so I will ask a question: What did you put with the paint.. What was the spray that you sprayed? Is it polishing?

[@thanaahassan7928]

That is great and beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your art❤❤❤

[@ARayofSunlight]

Thank you so much!

[@melissaphillips2788]

Looks great have you ever done two tone colors with furniture? If so do you have that work on here?

[@belindaa5100]

Very Attractive Transition..Ole to BoLD!! Fresh!

[@kennypayton5103]

Great job but I would always sand to make sure the paint sticks. Good technique.

[@missionlightsgrp9187]

You've done a brilliant job! Well done!

[@mirraferraresi89]

Great job 👏😍 I am going to repaint my shelf soon, thank you 🙏

[@ARayofSunlight]

Thanks! Good luck!!

[@ConnieRolon]

Beautiful job! Wow! I learned something here. Thanks for sharing.

[@MsChaCha-45]

I think the piece looks beautiful 🤩 after you refurbished it! Great 👍🏼

[@libertygiveme1987]

🥰Looks 100% BETTER!!!!

[@thedaystarsfall]

Hi there. How many cans of spray shellac and finishing spray did you use? I’m planning on painting a coffee table/end tables set and I’m curious how much it took for your one table. Also! Do you think using spray paint instead of brush-on paint would be okay? Thanks for the video!

[@ARayofSunlight]

I didn’t use a full can of shellac for the end tables. Usually a large dresser takes about a can. And the poly topcoat I used less than a can as well. Maybe more than the shellac though.

[@thedaystarsfall]

@@ARayofSunlight sounds good to me! Thanks for the reply.

[@mcairlyn4437]

This turned out very nice. Thank you for sharing. I was wondering, did you sand in between coats of primer?

[@ARayofSunlight]

Nope, no sanding between coats of primer. It goes on very smooth!

[@christinaturk9294]

You’re such a good teacher and you’re very talented!! It’s beautiful!! I’m only saying this since you asked for peoples opinion that the little knobs I’d paint black or maybe a pop of color just for contrast. Did you ever do other pieces where you added a pop of color? If so I’d like to see😊

[@MaryGarcia-rn3do]

I think it came out nice. I'm getting ready to do my first project. Say a prayer 😊

[@Maddie9185]

Nice job and good to know that sanding is not always necessary

[@carolyngrossinger7793]

Looks great! Love no sanding. ❤

[@sharondollosa6360]

Very cozy table.

[@MsNg-qv2zs]

Anyway of refinishing a wood table in an apartment? I don't have a garage.

[@CarolBouche]

Nice. Hey I did hear another artist say never add the water right into the paint can as the bacteria in the water causes a chemical reaction after time, and when you paint something later with that paint the actual piece can smell bad weeks or months after you paint it 😩

[@BexfromTexas]

You had me at no sanding!

[@CARS63]

Absolutely amazing!!!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful talent. An fabulous recycle project. Just fabulous! One question: Could you have stopped at the shellac spray? I like that look too.

[@nikki33023]

Looks great. I never knew about the spray to use instead of sanding. Does it work for any glossy surface?

[@ARayofSunlight]

It’s more a matter of what paint you use on top of it. Mineral, acrylic and chalk paints for sure stick well to it, I haven’t tested it out a lot on other types of paints.

[@vaderladyl]

It can be used but it is always recommended to dull glossy surfaces for better adherence.

[@kathyfowler1274]

I think it is Beautiful painted!! ❤️🤗

[@louisepicard3885]

Thank you so much for the tips! Your table is awesome!

[@ARayofSunlight]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@nukapuka]

Looks amazing smooth. Love it.

[@richardsteinberg4354]

Very nice job...table looks amazing! Question: Did the table have any chips or gouged that required filling before or after decrease application? If yes, what product did you use to fill in the wood?

[@ARayofSunlight]

This table didn’t. I would have used one of these to fill the wood arayofsunlight.com/best-wood-filler/

[@mayteserrano351]

Can you help me out please!! I just started painting furniture and I have this chest that I’m painting light gray. The chest was like a like chestnut finish with some distress. So I sanded it a little and put some shellac so it wouldn’t bleed but the paint still is bleed through with a yellowish and red color. Do you think it’s because I didn’t let the shellac sit over night? Plus the paint is cracking.

[@chareast9997]

i never thought about spraying with sellac first

[@aprilsmith3884]

I’m so glad I found your video. I’m curious what you would think if the project was for a brand new piece of furniture. I found a coffee table I want but it’s off white and I’ve been wanting a true white. Do you feel there would be any difference in the surface preparation for painting?

[@SF-ru3lp]

Lovely job. I would paint underneath the leaves cos you can see the brown wood when the leaves are down. G Ire

[@tmartinez1948]

$15 wow which drift store was that? Here in Florida a table like that second hand is $50 Salvation Army drift store

[@suepenfold3680]

Did you treat the borer (woodworm) before you painted it?

[@michaelgibbons1214]

In twenty years, somebody, somewhere is going to make a KZbin video undoing what you have just done.

[@ARayofSunlight]

It’ll probably be me in less than 20 years! 😂

[@ShadowPanda722]

😂

[@jenl1541]

Good for them...who cares...

[@anniechicas7506]

I’d rather people buy painted wood furniture than buy cheap shit that was made in a factory that will end up in a landfill in 10 years. You’re right, eventually someone will decide to remove the paint from this piece, and it will still be a perfectly good piece of furniture when they do. If someone went to TJ Maxx or Hobby lobby trying to buy a little side table like this, it would cost them over $100, and it would be made out of shitty press board.

[@noelenedutton4744]

Very nice. Drawer pulls match perfectly. 💞

[@bernadineperry8340]

I also love the colour and the finish it's lovely. Thanks, wonder what products would be same in Ireland. 🙂

[@jesussaves7843]

Thank you for the tutorial. What mask do you use? Regards

[@karengoldie6097]

I like it. It looks great. I have a couple of end tables I might be doing them.

[@Mona-fd5kf]

Very nice. It looks really good and thank you for the step by step instructions.

[@KEL2019]

Could we use a white primer or maybe not a clear shellac? if we are doing something like this?

[@ARayofSunlight]

Definitely! Just make sure it is a primer that sticks to laminate.

[@bigbird62873]

Cool video I don t like painting wood furniture I like how the nightstand look after you painted it

[@bigbird62873]

Thxs

[@pepsiccolausa8857]

You should use acetone to thin the paint