How to Paint Furniture That Has a Wax or Hemp Oil Finish | Country Chic Paint Furniture Painting Tutorial | In this …
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Should have used more of a contrasting color as the difference can barely be seen, thus not a video I would use as a reference. Plus should have waited a few days to show contrast.
So as a display demonstration you used a Re-coat colour similar to the original and we saw … nothing at all happen !! … possibly the most futile demonstration of its kind and can’t believe you wasted time and materials
We have 4 beautiful Windsor chairs that need to be redone. BUT….it has a paint job on them that might be the worst ever. It is thick and super sticky. The paint or maybe wax comes off on your hands and clothes. We tried removing what we thought was wax with alcohol but whatever remains is still sticky. So we are in the middle of using a stripper and mineral spirits and it has been very labor intensive. Six hours for one chair so far. The paint got into the grain of the wood and even sanding does not remove the black in the grain. We will be using the chairs daily and want to be sure the chairs will not get sticky or leave paint on our hands and clothes. I have never used chalk paint. Is it the best option for chairs or table tops and how can I make sure it will be sealed well?
I will be working on my first ever project. An original Hot Pink side table. I was going to donate it but might as well keep it and re-use it! Hopefully I don't ruin it!
I have an old dresser in my front hallway. I want to apply a fun colour that will 'pop' for interest, and to create a focal point. It will be an enormous job to remove the paint, oil and debris.
I’m going to be doing this on our bedroom dresser for my next project. I used black wax and hemp oil last year to seal it.
Rubbing alcohol truly works awesome to remove wax or hemp oil. I’ve done this a few times and had no problems at all. I’ve even used vodka and Danish Aquavit (Schnapps) in a pinch. 💁🏼♀️😄
I didn’t realize this made such a difference. I’ll be doing my unfinished cabinets luckily and don’t have to worry about it! With the giveaway, I'd finally paint my old dresser (that I've had since I was a baby).
Thank you for the wonderfully informative tutorial! I'd never heard of using this method. It seems so much easier than all the other tutorials on removing wax and hemp oils.
So glad to know that rubbing alcohol will remove the oils, and that I won't have to resort to the toxic solvents. Thank-you! I have a vintage feminine looking bedside table that's been prepped and ready to be painted. I also sanded down the top of a large oak buffet which I'd love to tackle after that..staining the top and painting the rest.
Glad that it is easy to remove wax or hemp oil with alcohol. I would rather use alcohol than any solvents so this is a perfect fix! I want to change the color of a wooden stool that I painted a long time ago. Thanks!
Should have used more of a contrasting color as the difference can barely be seen, thus not a video I would use as a reference. Plus should have waited a few days to show contrast.
Can you please tell me what color are the shelves behind you? Thank you for the videos.
Tell us which type of paint is used water based or oil- based? Presume it is water?
So as a display demonstration you used a
Re-coat colour similar to the original and we saw … nothing at all happen !! … possibly the most futile demonstration of its kind and can’t believe you wasted time and materials
We have 4 beautiful Windsor chairs that need to be redone. BUT….it has a paint job on them that might be the worst ever. It is thick and super sticky. The paint or maybe wax comes off on your hands and clothes. We tried removing what we thought was wax with alcohol but whatever remains is still sticky. So we are in the middle of using a stripper and mineral spirits and it has been very labor intensive. Six hours for one chair so far. The paint got into the grain of the wood and even sanding does not remove the black in the grain. We will be using the chairs daily and want to be sure the chairs will not get sticky or leave paint on our hands and clothes. I have never used chalk paint. Is it the best option for chairs or table tops and how can I make sure it will be sealed well?
Great info! I'll be painting an antique full length mirror for my 5 year old, from Santa!
Thanks, great tips. I love this paint.
Thanks! Love country chic! Soon I'll be working on a table and chair set. Just finished a night stand with pebble beach!
Next project is a small stark white IKEA dresser to soften it for a lovely bedroom.
I will be working on my first ever project. An original Hot Pink side table. I was going to donate it but might as well keep it and re-use it! Hopefully I don't ruin it!
Painting a bedside table
my next project is most likely an antique desk. I have a garage full of furniture to redo; so it can be difficult to decide which piece to do next 🙂
Very good information.
I have an old dresser in my front hallway. I want to apply a fun colour that will 'pop' for interest, and to create a focal point. It will be an enormous job to remove the paint, oil and debris.
I have an antique chair in mind for my next project. Thanks for the wonderful tutorials!
I’m going to be doing this on our bedroom dresser for my next project. I used black wax and hemp oil last year to seal it.
Rubbing alcohol truly works awesome to remove wax or hemp oil. I’ve done this a few times and had no problems at all. I’ve even used vodka and Danish Aquavit (Schnapps) in a pinch. 💁🏼♀️😄
I need to repaint the dresser in our nursery.
Can't wait to start working on a footstool I inherited from my grandmother!
Would this method work with linseed oil as well? I have a table my son made in wood work shop when he was in high school.
I have a dresser and two matching side tables to work on – choosing colours is the first fun step!
Thank you for sharing this, great advice. I have a set of nesting tables that I would love to paint.
I have a very old vanity with tiny wooden wheels that I want to redo.
I didn’t realize this made such a difference. I’ll be doing my unfinished cabinets luckily and don’t have to worry about it! With the giveaway, I'd finally paint my old dresser (that I've had since I was a baby).
Great video. I would like to paint an old wooden step stool and a plant stand.
Thank you for the wonderfully informative tutorial! I'd never heard of using this method. It seems so much easier than all the other tutorials on removing wax and hemp oils.
Alway good information …thank you!
So glad to know that rubbing alcohol will remove the oils, and that I won't have to resort to the toxic solvents. Thank-you!
I have a vintage feminine looking bedside table that's been prepped and ready to be painted. I also sanded down the top of a large oak buffet which I'd love to tackle after that..staining the top and painting the rest.
Glad that it is easy to remove wax or hemp oil with alcohol. I would rather use alcohol than any solvents so this is a perfect fix! I want to change the color of a wooden stool that I painted a long time ago. Thanks!
Thank you for the lovely tutorial.
I have several projects that I will be starting soon. The rubbing alcohol is a reat tip. Thanks
My next project is a small, sewing box with legs. I needed suggestions on how to make it look good and found many on your site, including decoupage.
Awesome! Using a readily available product to remove the wax/hemp oil finish is a $ saver as well.