How to Paint Your Piano!

Ah, the old piano. That big, brown, I'm-doing-nothin-for-ya furniture piece that's sucking the design right out of your living room (shrieking in the background). And while it seems to be a good decoration piece with it's doily and all, think how amazing it would really be when you ditch the blah brown and transform it to be yellow, emerald green, or even teal! 

I wanted to paint my piano for 5 months and finally mustard up the courage (you know I love my puns). Now, it's my absolute favorite accent piece. So, if you're all keyed up (couldn't resist), don't be. Stop and think, what's the worst that could happen?

This tutorial will teach you how to prep, paint and transform your piano the best way I know. And though there are many ways to paint your furniture, this worked out excellent for me. Now, go on and paint your own!

Step 1: Gather Your Supplies

Prep Work Supplies

1. 1" painter's tape
2. Electric sander
3. 60 and 150 grit sandpaper
4. 1 gallon Zinsser BIN primer
5. Tack cloth (1-2 packges)
6. 1 Large brown roll of craft paper
7. Two foam brushes (2" and 3")

Painting Supplies

1. 1-2 qts of Sherwin William's interior acrylic latex satin finish (the yellow color is "Gambol Gold")
2. Miniwax polycrylic protective finish
3. Two foam brushes (2" and 3")
4. Tack cloth 
5. 220 grit sand paper

Comments

[a0000000000]

ii wanna but that beautifull thing

[paganwonder]

it certainly draws you toward it...maybe result in more playing? Well done!

[carrielynneh]

Yes, exactly! It's been fun.

[GorillazMiko]

Very nicely done! Thanks for sharing.

GM

[dubstepmaker]

wow!! so beautiful, great job!

[seamster]

That looks awesome. It's such a bold commitment--I don't know if I could do the same to my piano!

But I like it a lot. Good work, and thanks for all the great painting tips.

[carrielynneh]

Thank you :)