Kids Table And Chairs

by Andy Wilkes

Question by Hipmama: I want to paint my kitchen table. What type of paint should I use?
My kitchen table is old, wooden, and the finish is nearly worn away. I want to sand it down and paint it antique white to match the chairs that I bought. I just want to know what kind of paint to use–one that will last. I also want to know if I should put some kind of finish on it that will protect the table from food and water–and kids!!!

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Answer by dolanfureman
be sure to get something waterproof and put 3 layers of paint on primer then the outer showing color twice and try use heat and peel resistant paint.

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Question by It’s-a-boy!: Dresser lead paint removal?
Hi,
We were just given a really old dresser that we suspect was painted with lead paint. As we’d like to use the dresser in a future kid’s room, we want to be sure to get rid of the lead paint!! What’s the best way to do this, and how much should it cost? I plan on calling some furniture refinishers tomorrow and getting some quotes, but what’s a reasonable price?

Thanks!!

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Answer by batman08332
they make liquid paint remover that will work and keep you from sanding it off and making dust . most paint and hardware stores carry one brand or another you just spray or brush it on and scrap it off .some are more pleasant than others , as far as what is reasonable in refinishing I never dealt with a finisher and don’t know how much they would charge.

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by Jason Alley

Question by It’s-a-boy!: Removing lead paint from a dresser?
Hi,
We were just given a really old dresser that we suspect was painted with lead paint. As we’d like to use the dresser in a future kid’s room, we want to be sure to get rid of the lead paint!! What’s the best way to do this, and how much should it cost? I plan on calling some furniture refinishers tomorrow and getting some quotes, but what’s a reasonable price?

Thanks!!

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Answer by John S, BaC
I hope you are kidding.

If you are serious……then this is a very dumb thing to do.
Trash it.

What can a new dresser possibly cost?
What can a used one cost?

Nah, nah….throw it away.

EDIT: Maybe I should point out here that lead in paint is not the same thing as lead in a bullet or in a fishing lure. This is not the kind of lead we normally think of. Lead in paint is a liquid, its called tetra-ethyl-lead and it does not go away, by removing the paint. Its the same thing as the lead in gasoline-which we no longer have in most western countries. It will absorb right into the skin. You can not wash it off, you can only wash it in. Thats not what you want to do. If you suspect lead in the paint-don’t take a chance. It only takes a little to make a small child sick the rest of his/her life. Just get rid of it before baby comes.
Hope I didn’t hurt your feelings. Didn’t mean to. I used to work with T.E.lead for many years- I know its danger. People who refinish furniture haven’t got a clue. Trash it.

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by jingdianjiaju2

Question by Jared L: Good paint for children’s furniture?
I’m looking for a good paint for some unfinished furniture I’m buying for our kid’s room. Anyone have any good experience with something that’s safe, durable, low VOC, etc?

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Answer by Susan M
I have been happy with Behr latex paint for walls. It is remarkably lacking in odor. I am not sure what sort would be the most durable. I know that Sherwin Williams latex smells for a long time. I get migraines from smells, so odor is really important, since most ‘bad” odors and even perfumes make me sick. Home Depot has Behr and it’s sold in other places, too.

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