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How to Paint with Fusion Mineral Paint
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How to Paint with Fusion Mineral Paint

β€œIs this the no-prep paint I’ve been hearing so much about?”

I’ll be honest with you, there’s no such thing as no-prep paint. There is no single paint that can stick to every surface without analyzing that surface first. However, prep doesn’t always mean completely stripping a piece down to the bare wood. You can check outΒ How to Prep Like a ProΒ for the full rundown (including what to do if your surface isn’t wood!), but here’s a quick overview of what you need to do to prep most pieces for Fusion Mineral Paint.

Supplies:

  • Your surface to be painted (these instructions cover most pieces with a slight varnish or lacquered finish, or one that has been painted in an acrylic paint)
  • TSP or another de-greaser
  • 220 grit sandpaper or sanding pad
  • Lint-free cloth

Step 1: Clean your piece!

Use the TSP (or de-greaser) to remove dirt, grime, and grease from the surface of your piece. If you’re working with a clean surface you can skip this step.

Paint won’t stick if your piece is dirty! Usually, we like to spray the tsp cleaning solution, let it sit for 5 minutes, and then remove excess with a wet rag.Β  Let the piece dry before moving to the next step.

Step 2: If your surface is shiny, β€œScuff” the surface.

When you scuff the surface, your paint glides onto it so much nicer, and the β€œtooth” you’ve given it allows it to bind and adhere much easier. Using your 220 sanding paper/pad, lightly sand the surface of your piece. Your goal here is not to remove the entirety of the original finish; you just want to scratch the finish and add β€œtooth” so that the paint has something to stick to. Essentially it will look a bit duller overall. After sanding, be sure to use the dry, lint-free cloth to remove the dust. Don’t wet the surface again – this gets rid of the tooth!

Step 3: Paint!

Okay, so this isn’t really a prep step, but now you know how easy it is to prep!

Now you must be wondering what surface is being prepped in these pictures. Well, it’s a headboard and it’s painted using Little Whale from Fusion’s Tones for Tots line. In addition to being a beautiful soft blue, Little Whale is super safe for children. Remember that the Tones for Tots aren’t exclusively for tots, they can be used for your bedroom too!

I hope these quick tips have given you the confidence and inspiration you need to tackle your next project and paint it beautiful!

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to climb on in!