Painting Ikea furniture?

[stephm0188]

My neighbor put a Liatorp sideboard and bookcase out on the curb with a "FREE" sign, so we snapped them up. The finish on both is a bit dinged in places, but it's in great shape otherwise. The finish is really glossy

I'd like to paint them black. Would a Rustoleum Transformations kit work on this project?  Other suggestions?

[mrs.jacinthe]

I've painted Ikea furniture the traditional way - sand, prime, and a couple coats of paint. I see no reason why a transformations kit WOULDN'T work, though.

[dr.girlfriend]

Jun 30, 2014 12:10:01 GMT -5 @peggyolson said:

It's probably much easier/cheaper to sand, prime and paint.

I've done this with no problem, although I don't think the finish was as glossy.

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[bearkatjen]

Jun 30, 2014 12:20:36 GMT -5 dr.girlfriend said:

Jun 30, 2014 12:10:01 GMT -5 @peggyolson said:

It's probably much easier/cheaper to sand, prime and paint.

I've done this with no problem, although I don't think the finish was as glossy.

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I love this!

[thecatinthehat]

Oh I was just going to ask about this as I am thinking of painting an Expedit a lighter color before or after we have our dark floors installed!