Furniture painting · St Andrews & Fife
A different finish. The same favourite piece.
A sound piece of furniture can take on a different role with a considered colour and finish. I assess its construction and existing coating before recommending how it should be prepared and painted.
Discuss furniture painting
First, understand the surface.
Timber, veneer, MDF and laminate each need a different approach. I check loose veneer, wax, polish, previous coatings and areas of wear. Furniture that needs structural repair or conservation work should be assessed before any decorative changes are made.
Then, specify the finish.
The finish is chosen for how the piece will be handled and cleaned. A bedside cabinet and a heavily used table have different demands. I explain what the existing surface will allow, including any grain or texture that will remain visible.
Leave it ready to look after.
Handle newly painted furniture carefully during curing. Avoid leaving hot, wet or abrasive items directly on the finish. Cleaning advice follows the coating rather than a general promise that all painted furniture behaves the same way.
What needs separate attention
Valuable antiques, specialist restoration and structural repairs need appropriate expertise. Painting is a lasting change and may not be suitable for a piece with historic or collector value.
Read the Aethos StandardBefore you enquire
A few practical questions.
The right advice depends on the surface in front of us. These are useful starting points.
Can you paint over waxed furniture?
Wax and polish can prevent adhesion. They need assessment and suitable removal before a compatible paint system is considered. Sanding alone may spread contamination rather than remove it.
Will the wood grain disappear?
Not necessarily. Open grain and existing texture can remain visible through paint. I discuss the expected appearance before work rather than promising a perfectly flat surface.
Can you stain it instead of painting?
Possibly, if the timber and existing finish are suitable. Veneer thickness, previous colour and the preparation required all affect the options. A sample is particularly useful.
Often considered together.
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Tell me what you
want to change.
A room, a piece of furniture or the outside of your home. I will help establish what it needs and set out the work in writing.