Today I am just checking in with a few snaps of something I finished this week and the answer to my question – can I paint veneer?
I bought this piece quite cheaply and in the back of my mind I was challenging myself to paint it as if it were wood. I had read that you could paint over veneer with chalk paint but I’d never tried it myself so I wasn’t sure if it was going to rub off or scrape easily.
As usual I didn’t get any before shots – the light inside was awful because there was a storm outside so I skipped the photos and went straight to painting. I gave it 2 coats of my own mix that is halfway between sage green and duckegg blue!
I dry brushed the inside with a slightly off white. 2 coats of clear wax to seal and protect and one of dark wax to add a bit of character.
The weather was still awful so the photographs aren’t that good!
I like the inside but I don’t know if it will appeal to the mass market?
On a positive note though… I didn’t notice any difference between the veneer and the real wood! I would definitely buy plastic wood (as my daughter calls it) again with the intention of painting it!
How does it hold up to a sharp scratch? I’ve heard the chalk paint works on everything but I’ve never used it. It does look beautiful!!
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Thanks Dana, I’ve tried scratching it with my nail after the wax and it’s fine. I think it will be ok for normal wear and tear but I don’t know how it would work if it were something like a coffee table top that’s going to have things on it constantly etc. I’ll have to find one to test it!
Nikki x