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How to Paint Your Damaged Ikea Furniture
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by Amanda Hardman
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I choose white wood filler because I am painting it with primer so it doesn't matter what wood filler I use

I choose white wood filler because I am painting it with primer so it doesn't matter what wood filler I use

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You want to sand down all damaged areas of the ikea furniture then wipe them down with a damp cloth

You want to sand down all damaged areas of the ikea furniture then wipe them down with a damp cloth

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Use the wood filler to fill in all the holes so they don't show threw once you paint it.. Once u have filled them in take a putty scraper to level out your holes.

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I used a metal ruler because I wanted to save some cash..

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Lay out a sheet or garbage bag incase of spills.. Prime each piece.. It doesn't have to be perfect...

Lay out a sheet or garbage bag incase of spills.. Prime each piece.. It doesn't have to be perfect...

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I suggest doing 3 coats of primer if you have more damage on the furniture.. Give it long enough time to dry..

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This is after 3 coats it had a lot of damaged areas.

This is after 3 coats it had a lot of damaged areas.

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Once the pieces are completely dry sand them down lightly to hide brush marks and fix any drips

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Once that's done you are ready to spray paint.. Use the spray paint outside or in a well ventilated area.. I live in an appartment so I'm spray painting on my balcony..

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And there you have it

And there you have it

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Amanda Hardman
Toronto, Canada
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Madge Allende Pascal

Hey inspiring!

Madge Allende Pascal 10 months ago

Amanda Hardman

That's great :) I'm doing 2 bookcases next

Amanda Hardman (author) 10 months ago

Kat Goodrich

I luv it! I am thinking of doing this to my ikea entertainment center. Its not damaged but its black and sort of boring!

Kat Goodrich 10 months ago

Claire Bear

Love it, I own a few of these tables and it's a great way to rejuvenate them, plus I also work at ikea it's totally in line with their reuse and recycle ethos... Well done!!!

Claire Bear 10 months ago

680 Grams Of fast drying spray paint (2 cans)

1 Paint prush

1 Can of primer

1 200 grit sand paper or more to remove imperfection

1 Tube of wood filler

1 Putty scraper

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