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<p>[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 1596772, member: 37"]The primary issue when painting is to de-gloss the existing finish before painting to insure good adhesion. This can be done with a good cleaning first. Next you would need to either sand lightly or use a chemical de-glosser. The type of paint you use is somewhat less important. However, you tend to get what you pay for. An inexpensive paint will probably not provide quality results. The modern chalk paints, while expensive, provide good uniform results. Other quality latex paints are also acceptable. If handy with a spay can, solvent based spray paints adhere well and provide good value. They are tricky to use, in that the finish is not always uniform over large areas. Top surfaces that will get a lot of use, probably will need additional protection with a clear top coat after painting.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 1596772, member: 37"]The primary issue when painting is to de-gloss the existing finish before painting to insure good adhesion. This can be done with a good cleaning first. Next you would need to either sand lightly or use a chemical de-glosser. The type of paint you use is somewhat less important. However, you tend to get what you pay for. An inexpensive paint will probably not provide quality results. The modern chalk paints, while expensive, provide good uniform results. Other quality latex paints are also acceptable. If handy with a spay can, solvent based spray paints adhere well and provide good value. They are tricky to use, in that the finish is not always uniform over large areas. Top surfaces that will get a lot of use, probably will need additional protection with a clear top coat after painting.[/QUOTE]
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