HOW TO PAINT YOUR FURNITURE
This step-by-step guide to using Upcycled & Co. Furniture Paint will put you on the right track. Remember, our paint requires no sealer and is great indoors and outdoors. It is not chalk paint and is not designed to have wax used with it.
This makes is quick, easy and affordable compared to chalk paint.
This makes is quick, easy and affordable compared to chalk paint.
To prepare and paint your pieces with Upcycled & Co. Furniture Paint, follow our simple process:
You will only need to sand the surface if: - The surface is dented, scratched and marked and you want a very smooth finish. - Paint or varnish is flaking (sand those areas smooth). - You are painting a shiny or smooth surface, e.g. Formica, glazed pots, and other smooth/shiny surfaces, scuff well with sandpaper first to rough up the surface to help the paint adhere. IMPORTANT NOTES: 1. If you're painting a shiny or smooth surface, make sure you scuff it well with sandpaper before painting (this will help the paint adhere). 2. When using our Mustard or Tangerine (these have a lighter base) applying a coat of Ash first will help give better coverage of these colours. This can also be useful if you're using our White, Off-White or Vanilla on a very dark surface. 3. We recommend you use our furniture painting brushes to create a smooth finish. A roller is a good idea for large flat surfaces to provide a great finish and speed up the process. 4. Always leave your piece for 7 days to cure (for the paint to fully harden) or 10 days in the cooler months before using it or putting anything on the surface. Keeping it in a room with a radiator heater on low for 24-48 hours will help with this process in the winter months or equally, in a sunny room or outside in the warmer months. Find out how to achieve our proven processes at one of our furniture painting workshops today. Upcycled & Co. Furniture Paint is proudly produced right here in New Zealand and has numerous benefits:
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Paint Information
Sizes: 1 litre cans and 90ml test pots.
Use: Furniture (indoor/outdoor), walls, home decor items and paint effects.
Directions: Clean item thoroughly. Stir paint well. Dilute with water as required to achieve desired paint effects.
Touch Dry: 30 minutes
Re-coat: 1-2 hours
Cures: 7 days
Application: Brush, roller, sprayer or speed brush.
Clean up: Warm soapy water.
Optimum Air Temperature for Use: Minimum 10C maximum 35C.
Coverage: 12 sqm per litre (dependant upon the finish you want to achieve as some paint effects take more paint than others).
COLOURS:
NATURALS – White, Off White, Vanilla, Linen, Latte, Chocolate, Sand
BLUES – Sky, Navy, Aqua, Duck Egg
GREENS – Jade, Moss, Sage
ORANGES – Tangerine
REDS – Ruby
YELLOW – Mustard
GREY & BLACKS – Ash, Jet, Charcoal
METALLICS - Gold and Silver
Learn how to mix our colours to achieve endless shades with our Colour Mixing Tutorial here.
DISCLAIMER:
The colours on our online chart are as close as possible to the actuals. You may need to sand a surface if you have flaking paint or varnish or if the surface is particularly dented and marked and you want a smooth finish. Sometimes shiny surfaces can benefit from a quick scuff with sandpaper, however the way you apply the paint to these surfaces is usually the key.
SHIPPING:
Purchase your paint from our online furniture paint store and we will have it sent out to you. Your order will be with you in 2-5 working days. FREE Shipping (All paint orders ONLY $120 & over)
Residential - Flat Rate NZ$10.00 per order
Rural - Flat Rate NZ$14.00 per order
Residential - Flat Rate South Island Overnight Delivery NZ$20.00 per order
No matter where in the world you are, you can learn to paint here.
Use: Furniture (indoor/outdoor), walls, home decor items and paint effects.
Directions: Clean item thoroughly. Stir paint well. Dilute with water as required to achieve desired paint effects.
Touch Dry: 30 minutes
Re-coat: 1-2 hours
Cures: 7 days
Application: Brush, roller, sprayer or speed brush.
Clean up: Warm soapy water.
Optimum Air Temperature for Use: Minimum 10C maximum 35C.
Coverage: 12 sqm per litre (dependant upon the finish you want to achieve as some paint effects take more paint than others).
COLOURS:
NATURALS – White, Off White, Vanilla, Linen, Latte, Chocolate, Sand
BLUES – Sky, Navy, Aqua, Duck Egg
GREENS – Jade, Moss, Sage
ORANGES – Tangerine
REDS – Ruby
YELLOW – Mustard
GREY & BLACKS – Ash, Jet, Charcoal
METALLICS - Gold and Silver
Learn how to mix our colours to achieve endless shades with our Colour Mixing Tutorial here.
DISCLAIMER:
The colours on our online chart are as close as possible to the actuals. You may need to sand a surface if you have flaking paint or varnish or if the surface is particularly dented and marked and you want a smooth finish. Sometimes shiny surfaces can benefit from a quick scuff with sandpaper, however the way you apply the paint to these surfaces is usually the key.
SHIPPING:
Purchase your paint from our online furniture paint store and we will have it sent out to you. Your order will be with you in 2-5 working days. FREE Shipping (All paint orders ONLY $120 & over)
Residential - Flat Rate NZ$10.00 per order
Rural - Flat Rate NZ$14.00 per order
Residential - Flat Rate South Island Overnight Delivery NZ$20.00 per order
No matter where in the world you are, you can learn to paint here.