Paint stools – how to, step by step
Stools are easy to place and move around when you want to offer extra seating or storage areas. They are also easy to stack or stow away when not in use.
In this project, we wanted the stools to be a nice feature in the rest of the house’s decor, and therefore the seats and legs were painted in different colors and patterns. All you need is a good brush, masking tape, sanding sponge and a microfiber cloth.
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Steg 1/3 Prep work
Produkter i användning
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Steg 2/3 Pattern
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Steg 3/3 Paint
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Step by Step
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Prep work
Before you paint your stool, it is important to do some prep work. Start by sanding both the stool’s seat and legs with sandpaper. This helps to even out the surface and makes the paint stick better. Wipe off the sanding dust that settles on the wooden surface with a microfiber cloth.
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Pattern
If you want to be more creative and create a personal stool, you can create unique patterns. Use masking tape to make a sketch of how you want your stool to look. For example, you can divide the stool legs into different surfaces, or make a cross pattern across the seat. Here, only creativity sets limits! Just be sure to mask off anything that shouldn’t be painted. If you would rather paint your stool in one and the same color, skip this step.
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Paint
Then it’s time to prime your stool. This is done to ensure that your chosen paint adheres better. When you have finished painting, let the paint dry.
Then paint two strokes on your stool with carpentry paint using a brush. On large surfaces, you can also use a mini roller. If you have taped a pattern, you must also make sure to remove it immediately after the last stroke, before the paint has dried. Done!
