Painting a crib

ShangriLewis · 02-20-2009, 08:22 PM

I will be using my sisters crib. It's very safe, real wood, and well worn.

I'm thinking about painting it. Any thoughts? I figure a non-toxic paint. It will have to be sanded and I'll wait till it gets warmer.

righteous mama · 02-20-2009, 08:24 PM

My dad has painted my girls crib a few times. It was mine, then he painted it for M, she chewed it like crazy, so repainted it for B. I'm not sure what he did, but I will shoot him an email and ask his advice. He is a painter by trade (a house painter, that is).

ShangriLewis · 02-20-2009, 08:47 PM

It's not one of those shiny ones, so I figure it should work fine. What color did you use? Our carpet is light blue (can't change that) and I was thinking yellow or buttercream.

righteous mama · 02-20-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ShangriLewis

It's not one of those shiny ones, so I figure it should work fine. What color did you use? Our carpet is light blue (can't change that) and I was thinking yellow or buttercream.

We just did white because the bedding I made was red, blue, yellow, green...I was worried a color on the crib itself would be too much. But, a buttercream would be beautiful. I'd like that, too.

I emailed him. In case he asks, is it currently painted?

ShangriLewis · 02-20-2009, 09:07 PM

It's dark brown and honestly I think it's paint, but it could be stain. It's back in the storage closet and I can't fit down the little path right now

02-20-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ShangriLewis

It's dark brown and honestly I think it's paint, but it could be stain. It's back in the storage closet and I can't fit down the little path right now

You will probably want to use a primer so that you don't have to use a million coats of yellow paint!

ShangriLewis · 02-21-2009, 12:01 PM

That is what I figured. I wonder if there is a low/no voc primer. My husband is a house painter, but I didn't think it was like painting a crib

righteous mama · 02-21-2009, 12:27 PM

OK, my mom said...sand, prime, paint. Don't worry about sanding all the previous paint off, just break the finish and make it smooth.

ShangriLewis · 02-21-2009, 12:41 PM

http://www.sherwin-williams.com/pro/...e_designation/ I just found this from Sherwin Williams which means I can get it at the local store. They do have a primer, too.

02-20-2009, 08:22 PM	#1
ShangriLewis Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 16,446	Painting a crib I will be using my sisters crib. It's very safe, real wood, and well worn. I'm thinking about painting it. Any thoughts? I figure a non-toxic paint. It will have to be sanded and I'll wait till it gets warmer. __________________ Heather The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

02-20-2009, 08:24 PM	#2
righteous mama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,568	Re: Painting a crib My dad has painted my girls crib a few times. It was mine, then he painted it for M, she chewed it like crazy, so repainted it for B. I'm not sure what he did, but I will shoot him an email and ask his advice. He is a painter by trade (a house painter, that is). __________________ Marcella Wife, Mom, Counselor Married and standing firmly with my love since 1994, mama to farmer girl (21) princess lionheart (16), and dandelion queen (11) ~infp~ Nourish Ministries Our God is Healer, Awesome in Power!

02-20-2009, 08:47 PM	#3
ShangriLewis Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 16,446	Re: Painting a crib It's not one of those shiny ones, so I figure it should work fine. What color did you use? Our carpet is light blue (can't change that) and I was thinking yellow or buttercream. __________________ Heather The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

02-20-2009, 09:07 PM	#5
ShangriLewis Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 16,446	Re: Painting a crib It's dark brown and honestly I think it's paint, but it could be stain. It's back in the storage closet and I can't fit down the little path right now __________________ Heather The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

02-21-2009, 12:01 PM	#7
ShangriLewis Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 16,446	Re: Painting a crib That is what I figured. I wonder if there is a low/no voc primer. My husband is a house painter, but I didn't think it was like painting a crib __________________ Heather The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

02-21-2009, 12:27 PM	#8
righteous mama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17,568	Re: Painting a crib OK, my mom said...sand, prime, paint. Don't worry about sanding all the previous paint off, just break the finish and make it smooth. __________________ Marcella Wife, Mom, Counselor Married and standing firmly with my love since 1994, mama to farmer girl (21) princess lionheart (16), and dandelion queen (11) ~infp~ Nourish Ministries Our God is Healer, Awesome in Power!

02-21-2009, 12:41 PM	#9
ShangriLewis Moderator in Vegetarianism & Veganism Arrange whatever pieces come your way. ~VW~ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 16,446	Re: Painting a crib http://www.sherwin-williams.com/pro/...e_designation/ I just found this from Sherwin Williams which means I can get it at the local store. They do have a primer, too. __________________ Heather The Prophet 23yob, The Peacemaker 20yob, The Warrior 17, The Little Flower 11yog and The Surfer 9yob and our little birdie girl 4yo.

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