Note, These Are 5 Types Of Furniture That Can't Be Repainted, According To Experts

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JAKARTA - Maybe you are tempted to repaint old furniture that has been sitting in the house. However, please note that not all furniture can be repainted. VOI reports the information of The Spruce, Friday, September 13, along with various types of furniture that should not be repainted, so you can be more vigilant and careful in taking care of your belongings.

Either the antiques that you hunt for or get from family heritage, you should do research to find out if these items are genuine. And if so, when exactly are these items made. If they are at least 100 years old, these items are antiques that should not be repainted.

"Futtering antique furniture can reduce its value significantly, especially if the furniture has historical value, as collectors are often looking for original final results," explained Deborah Meyers, a furniture renovation artist.

You can paint almost any kind of surface, either lamination, wood, or metal, if you have prepared the surface properly and selected the right paint and application method. However, if you are dealing with new furniture, even an affordable flat-pack type, it's best to postpone the painting because the paint won't stick very well to the original factory's results.

"Even if you follow the way you feel the most appropriate, the paint layer will be more prone to wear and peel off than the original paint factory coating," said Carrie Spaulding, founder of the DIY home decoration blog and a YouTube channel called Lovely Etc.

If the pieces are made of hand-carved wood, such as a bed head or decorated cupboard, the paint will blur the complicated work that makes the cut special, Meyers explained.

However, even though it is not engraved with your hands, any decorated details are difficult to repaint: Difficult to get even coverage and avoid droplets when painting details, ornaments, or curves is complicated. So, be honest with yourself about your painting skills before trying to change the appearance of the cut.

Often a popular choice for outdoor furniture and garden elements due to its resistance to the weather, Sadar wood is often used in a variety of furniture ranging from classic Adirondack deck chairs that are low to the theory of privacy and birdhouses. Although natural lidar is usually better if it is coated for additional protection from the weather, painting it is not a good idea.

The veiled wood not only has a beautiful fiber pattern that will be hidden by the paint coating, but also provides natural resistance to the decay and damage of insects that should be reduced by painting it, said Vageesh Bakhshi, senior product manager of exterior wood care at Sherwin-Williams.

On the other hand, coloring increases the quality of the wood attached as well as provides extra protection for moisture and UV light.

Just like antiques, modern mid-century furniture is often a collectible. Think of iconic designs such as Noguchi coffee table, Eames relaxing chairs, and Jacobsen dining chairs, among many others.

While some of the items from this design period are made of solid wood such as walnuts and teak, others are made of bent plywood and coated with a high quality wooden layer. The paint will reduce the iconic appearance, cover beautiful wood fibers, or remove the original mid-century wood coating can also reduce the value of the item. So, if you want to pass it on or sell it one day, find out the background of the item before you start painting or displaying it.