Do as many light, thin coats as you need to get the coverage you want. For this project I did about 3 coats and used about 3.5 cans.Feb 27, 2014
How do I figure out how much paint I need for furniture?
Step 1: Measure the width of your item in inches and then multiply times the height. Step 2. Multiply the width and height of all sides to be coated (including the top). Step 3: Add all of these totals together and divide by 144 to determine the total square feet you will need to cover.
What kind of paint do you use on a dresser?
Materials for painting a dresser Any furniture paint will work including chalk paint and latex paint.
How many cans of chalk paint do I need for a dresser?
As a rough guide, one litre of Chalk Paint® covers approximately 13 square metres, or the equivalent of a small welsh dresser or china hutch. For most purposes, one to two coats of paint are enough. Chalk Paint® adheres to almost any surface, and there is rarely any need to sand or prime before painting.
What kind of paint do you need for a dresser?
For furniture, it's best to use a satin or semigloss finish in either a latex or an oil-based paint. Never leave primer unpainted. If you choose a latex paint, a latex primer is an excellent choice for most uses.Aug 24, 2021
How much milk paint is needed for a dresser?
This depends on the surface being painted and how much water is added when mixing. Typically one quart of a very light white will cover approximately 50 - 70 square feet. A darker colour will cover 70+ square feet. For example, one quart will cover a large armoire/hutch OR a dresser and two side tables.