I.Oak furnitureHow to apply color
1、Smooth the substrate with 300-mesh sandpaper.
2、 Apply one coat of transparent primer. The packaging indicates the dilution ratio; add one-third more diluent.
3. Light sanding.
4、Apply the base color with Ercolor, which is available in various colors in the paint store. Ercolor provides a strong wood grain effect.
5. Do not apply two coats of transparent primer by sanding, brushing, or spraying.
6. Smooth the surface using 600-grit sandpaper.
7. Apply two coats of paint (paint may be tinted with a small amount of pigment for color adjustment).
Two. What are the methods for coloring old elmwood furniture?
Currently, the market for elm wood furniture is divided into two categories: finished and unfinished.
1. The final paint color depends entirely on the color and type of topcoat applied after sanding. Most furniture colors are achievable, but applying a topcoat to solid wood furniture with patterns or wood grain effects is generally not possible, unless a wood veneer is applied.
2. Another option is to avoid painting, or to maintain the natural wood color. These are referred to as "unpainted antique elm wood furniture." The unpainted finish involves lightly sanding and applying wood wax oil after processing. For natural wood color, a primer is typically applied and then polished before applying a transparent topcoat. Unpainted elm wood furniture has a cleaner, more minimalist appearance, allowing the natural wood grain to be more prominent.