Can you paint Ethan Allen furniture?

11 years ago

I have a new (old) home but cannot afford to replace my ethan ellen maple furniture...i got a white headboard for the bed (replaced the two twins). The jack and jill room has desks in the same furniture, but the maple works in the "office". Anyone have any success, or,should I work around it. Walls will be yellow or blue, and windows will likely have plantation shutters. Thoughts?

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11 years ago

Unless you signed a *do not paint waiver* when you bought the Ethan Allan pieces...paint away!

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Angel 18432
11 years ago
I would use chalk paint. various companies have it. don't have to sand, just paint away.
hayleydaniels
11 years ago
Check on youtube for videos on painting furniture. You can get a lot of great tips that will make the difference between it looking good and great.
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andreahf
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11 years ago
Have any experience with painting over stain?
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
11 years ago
It really makes no difference if it is stain or paint it is all in the prep if you want a great finish, I agree with haley.
Angel 18432
11 years ago
Here's a photo of a pine cabinet I did in black. You could do it white to match your headboard. As stated above, go on you tube - lots of inspiration and instructions and sooooooooooooooooo easy.
merrigay
10 years ago
I just came across this when I googled about painting my old maple Ethan Allen. I don't know if houzz gets this to you or not but was wondering if you painted and if you liked it. I have 3 chests and a desk that I would love to paint but am fearful of ruining it.
Angel 18432
10 years ago
Using chalk paint I found to be very easy. No priming is needed. On some sites they say to wax but I used a poly eurathane in a satin which makes it a bit more durable. Google chalk paint on youtube and watch a couple of videos. That's what I did before doing my first project.