Saturday, December 8, 2012

Can I paint the white dresser from the Hemnes collection at Ikea?

Q. I have the bedroom set in white. I am repainting my room white and I want to paint my furniture black. Is it okay to paint this furniture? Has anyone painted this furniture before and can share how it turned out? Please help with any information. Thank you.

A. I have painted a computer cabinet I got from IKEA. It came out fine. If you are not sure, you can lightly sand the furniture, clean it and use primer. The paint should go on very nicely if you do all that.

Have fun!


What is the best color to paint wicker bedroom furniture?
Q. I bought a used wicker bedroom set. It is white and I want to paint it. My bedroom colors are brown and olive green. I thought about painting it dark brown. Should I leave it white? Another choice was a nice green color. Decision, decisions. I need help. What are your suggestions? Will it be too much to paint it a sage. Decorators I am waiting for your reply.

A. IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR WALLS IF YOU A DARK COLOR, YOU WOULD WANT TO PAINT IT A LIGHT COLOR OR WHITE, AND IF YOU HAVE LIGHT COLOR WALLS THEN YOU WOULD GO FOR A DARK COLOR FOR THE FURNITURE...


How could i make my own bedroom set?
Q. I cant find any good websites for plans or anything:/ i want to sell my current bedroom set and build my own white one with a white bookcase, dresser, nightstands and bedframe. Thanks:)

A. if you are really good with your hands then use your imagination! wood need not be flat for the frames and dressers. think of a log cabin and notice the old ones are made of round wood. my dad has used real cedar and made lots of wooden things. i would sand the place where you strip the bark off leave it natural and then polyurethane it if you want. i have seen many wooden things made. good luck! sometimes the best things in life are free! also, in the old days i do not think nails were even used but do not quote me on that.


How much does a girls bedroom set sell for?
Q. The bedroom set includes a twin bed frame (matress not included), a nightstand with 2 drawers, and a desk with a pull out (for possible computer keyboard) and has 3 drawers. The bedroom furniture is all in white and has been used. What would be a rough estimate on what it would sell for? (craigslist)
Thanks in advance :)

A. Basic rule of thumb is: 1/4 of what it cost when it was new.

The actual cost when it was new will depend on the quality of the wood and of the construction. For instance, are the drawer joints dovetailed? Is it solid wood (and what kind of wood), veneered, or painted particleboard? There is a huge possible price range of what such furniture might cost.

Used white bedroom furniture set, as described. Assume the parents are not wealthy and didn't buy high-end furniture. Probably $100-125 value for the whole lot. Less for damage, staining, chips, etc.





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