Scratches from the wardrobe handles. A bedside table that lost its shine years ago—old cabinet paint lifting at the corners. So you buy a nice new colour, sure it'll be a quick job.
Then it dries patchy. A week later, a corner starts to peel.
Nine times out of ten, the brush wasn't the problem. What happened before the brush decided it.
Clean it, even if it looks clean
Dressing tables, kitchen cabinets, and anything handled daily collect grease, old polish, and dust you can't see. Paint won't grip any of it. Wipe the piece down properly and let it dry fully.
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Then look at what's already on it. If the old finish is flaking, scrape the loose bits off. If it's intact, your prep gets much simpler.
Sanding comes next, and here people go wrong both ways. Solid wood can take a fair bit. Thin veneer can't, and you'll sand straight through it. Laminate needs a different approach altogether. Go too hard, and you damage the very surface you're trying to improve.
Four problems to deal with first
Peeling paint. New paint won't hold old loose paint in place. Take the unstable stuff off and prep for whichever finish you're using.
Scratches and dents. Small ones can be filled with a suitable wood filler. Serious damage needs a closer look, especially if the board underneath has cracked.
A glossy, slippery surface. Paint struggles to stick to some old finishes. The right sanding and primer depend on the material and what's coating it.
Swollen edges. Usually moisture damage, and common on MDF. Paint over a swollen edge, and you still have a swollen edge.
Do you always need primer?
No single method suits everything. Bare wood, already-painted furniture and laminate can each need a different primer, and it has to work with both the surface and the paint going on top.
This is where people waste money. They buy lovely paint and then use the wrong primer underneath. Read the instructions on the tin and give each coat proper time to dry.
If the wardrobe has weak joints or the cabinet has chewed-up edges, get a Carpenter Dubai to look at it before painting starts. Cheaper than repainting twice.
Before you pay anyone
When you're arranging Furniture Painting in Dubai, ask what happens before the first coat goes on. Does the price include cleaning, sanding, primer, and minor repairs, or is it only for brushing paint on?
Same question when you compare painting services in Dubai. Two quotes can look miles apart simply because one includes proper prep and the other doesn't.
New colour helps old furniture. But the surface underneath decides how the job looks in a year.
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