![]() ![]() Tack cloth if off then prime and sand again. Dry, Sand, and Prime Again Let the piano dry for the recommended time, then *sand all over with 150 grit sand paper. This primer sticks to anything and covers great. 1 gallon Zinssser Primer (I found at Lowe's) Īfter using your tack cloth from the initial sanding, prime everywhere on the piano you want your color to be with Zinsser Primer, using a foam brush to get a smooth finish.Here's the supplies you'll need, which are part of the prepping process: Next, you'll prime your piano a couple times over. Using a tack cloth makes the finish super smooth and bump free. Dusting Wipe off most of the dust created by the sander initially with a dry rag, then use tack cloth to wipe the rest off. It will be better than not doing any sanding. Sanding is used for two main reasons here, to (1) help the paint adhere better to the piano and (2) create an ultra smooth finish.ĮDIT: If you don't have an electric sander that's ok! Just sand by hand real quick across the piano as best as you can. Just do a nice sanding over the whole piano. You don't need to sand until the brown finish is off. Sanding Remind yourself that any color is better than a beat up color, and then begin to sand with 60 grit sandpaper. Covering the metal hardware for the music desk.Taping Off Using the brown craft paper and painter's tape, tape off and cover anywhere dust can get into, or anywhere you don't want painted. ![]() It also creates an unbeatable smooth finish. If you skip sanding it just won't look as professional as other paint jobs. This includes taping, sanding, dusting, and priming. Just wear a mask if you have one, and vacuum and dust when you're finished!įor an amazingly smooth and lovely piano finish, don't ditch a good prep job. EDIT: * You can sand your piano indoors too. Next, you'll tape everything off, sand, and then dust. Remove any hardware, like the pulls for your lid.Remove the "music desk" on your piano (this holds the sheet music).*Move your piano downstairs and outside after making your nice neighbors haul it up two flights of stairs a couple months ago.To begin your prep work, first get your piano ready: ![]()
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