Do you hate all the prep that goes into painting furniture? Do you wish you could skip the sanding and priming and have a brushstroke-free final product? Well, I’m going to let you in on my secret to perfectly painted furniture. And the best part is, there’s no sanding and no priming needed!
Do you have a table, chair, end table or even a desk that needs a new lease on life? Painting furniture is not only a great way to bring new life to an old piece but it’s also a thrifty way to redecorate a room. I love adding a new color to a piece of furniture to bring a completely new look to a space. I’ve done it so many times and the effect is always amazing.
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But I know what you’re thinking – painting furniture is such a process! Well, it can be but it doesn’t have to be. It all depends on what products you ultimately use. When I want a quick makeover that still has amazing, long-lasting results, there’s a line of furniture paint that I always turn to.
It’s called Velvet Finishes and it’s my secret weapon for painting furniture. Their paint provides beautiful rich colors with a soft, velvety finish. The best part is that there’s no sanding or priming needed!
Look at these items that I have previously painted. The only thing that I did to the dresser before painting it was to wipe any dust off it. Then I applied the paint with a paintbrush, allowed it to dry and applied a second coat. That was it! 5 years later, the paint is still holding up amazingly despite 2 moves!
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Whether you’re new to DIY or an old pro, you’re going to love this line of products developed by Kellie Smith. Every piece I’ve painted with this line has turned out simply stunning.
Love to color your world? Check out the amazing lineup of colors available in the range:
If there’s not enough choice for you there the Velvet Finishes website also has color recipes for you to mix up a whole other slew of beautiful, bold colors.
My personal favorites colors? Exotic, a beautiful shade of color and Handsome, a gorgeous navy-blue.
If you are going to paint something that has some sheen to it (like these IKEA nightstands that I painted) it’s a good idea to prep with the READY product. This easy spray-on product removes dirt, grime and deglosses to prepare your surface to take the paint.
And while a few coats of paint is all you need, if you know your piece will get used a lot, I also advise adding a top coat of PROTECT, a satin poly that goes on slightly white and dries to a beautiful finish.
I used both READY and PROTECT on my Guest Room Nightstands and they have held up perfectly to regular use. My Handsome Dresser doesn’t have any additional product other than paint and is also still holding up perfectly!
Kim says
June 29, 2016 at 9:47 pmI’m tackling all of the outdated oak trim in our house and was wondering if this would work for that? Seems like it would take a lot less time!
Jenna says
July 5, 2016 at 10:23 amYes it would work! Regular latex paint and a good primer would work too with just a light sanding.
Julie says
June 29, 2016 at 10:40 amBeautiful work! Is this paint similar to Annie Sloan chalk paint, without the waxing afterwards?
Jenna says
July 5, 2016 at 10:22 amHi Julie,
No it’s very different to chalk paint. It looks like regular latex paint when dry, it does not have a chalky finish.
nanci delucia says
April 21, 2016 at 9:03 pmHow many bottles of this would I need for 2 large dressers and 2 night stands?
Jenna says
April 21, 2016 at 9:26 pmHi Nancy, it will depend. The 32oz would probably be enough for 1 dresser and 2 nightstands if they are already dark and you are painting them dark. On the other hand, if they are dark and you’re going white or vice versa you might need more.
I painted a stained coffee table the other day and used almost a full 32oz but my navy dresser only needed about half the 32oz container.
I hope that helps!
Reta Owen says
February 20, 2016 at 4:23 pmWhere can u buy this paint?
Jenna says
February 21, 2016 at 8:03 amHi Reta, there’s a link right on the side bar or you can click here.
Rachel Offley says
August 3, 2016 at 4:32 pmCan I get this in the UK?? Looks fabulous!
Jenna says
August 3, 2016 at 4:58 pmHi Rachel, yes – it ships internationally!
Morgan says
January 15, 2016 at 3:00 pmHave you tried Farmhouse Paint? It’s water based with no prep, no wax and no topcoat needed!
Jenna says
January 15, 2016 at 4:34 pmHi Morgan! I have not heard of farmhouse paint before. Is it more of a chalky finish paint?
Morgan says
January 20, 2016 at 12:26 pmHi Jenna! It’s actually water based so it’s not too chalky. It goes on very smooth!
Theresa says
October 29, 2015 at 7:38 pmI just painted twin bed frames (headboards, rails & footboards). Have been looking for a topcoat. Would I be able to use the Protect over Sherwin Williams acrylic latex satin paint and if so would I need to sand it first. I know you don’t have to sand when using the velvet finish Colour but I didn’t use that
Jenna says
October 29, 2015 at 7:46 pmHi Theresa,
Yes the Protect will work over a regular latex paint. Once the bed frames are painted and completely dry, apply the Protect. I would suggest two coats, letting each coat dry for at least 2 hours. You don’t need to sand between coats. It will go on milky at first but will dry completely clear.
Theresa says
October 29, 2015 at 8:14 pmWow. Thanks for replying so fast!! I know you don’t need to sand between the Protect when putting on more than one coat but do I need to sand before applying the Protect over the Sherwin Williams paint since it is not the velvet finish paint?
Jenna says
October 29, 2015 at 8:53 pmNope! Just brush it right on once the paint is dry! You may want to sand in between coats of paint for extra adhesion…but if you use a primer first you’ll probably be fine. You don’t need to sand the paint before the Protect, though!
pat says
October 4, 2015 at 10:25 amdoes this work on laminate ?
Jenna says
October 4, 2015 at 1:10 pmAbsolutely! If it’s very shiny I would recommend using the Ready protect first, though. Just spray it, leave for a few minutes and wipe off!
Sue says
October 2, 2015 at 1:27 pmYes, believe it or not, I always think about your orange or exotic table and someday will paint a piece of furniture this color. Thank you for posting about the paint you used.