Painting Furniture
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Topic: Painting Furniture
Posted By: Danaj
Subject: Painting Furniture
Date Posted: 28 June 2008 at 2:08pm
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Hi again,
So we've decided to make some of the nursery furniture as DH is a builder. Do you have to use specific paints or will the basics be ok? I'd be using water based acrylics and was just wondering if standard paints can be harmful during those lovely teething episodes. Dana ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wyI1oWn/"> 
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Posted By: Helen21
Date Posted: 28 June 2008 at 4:23pm
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I think normal paint can be ok for draw etc but cot's and thing's like that I think you can use a different sort of paint. They have a nursery range at some paint shops so they would be able to tell you a lot more than I can. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 28 June 2008 at 7:20pm
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Posted By: emmakate
Date Posted: 29 June 2008 at 5:13pm
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i asked the same question at resene paints a few years ago and the lovely lady said go with a waterbased paint just to be safe...but most should be fine as they don't have lead in them anymore ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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Posted By: Deez
Date Posted: 30 June 2008 at 11:24am
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I'm on the same mission... -------------  
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Posted By: cat007
Date Posted: 30 June 2008 at 3:22pm
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Definately paint in a very well ventilated area.
Any water-based pain should be fine. If you want a paint that is hardy enough to handle those teething moments, I used a water-based enamel paint which can be found in the Dulux or Resene range ( and in any colour). Its normally used in bathroom areas and is a little glossier than standard water-based paints but it is safe to use on baby furniture including cots etc. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  [/url http://lilypie.com">
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