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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would paint the cabinets white first with Annie's Chalk Paint (and annie's wax after that).  Then, I would paint.  I think a mustard yellow or Behr caterpillar color (green) would work.  It's easy to match white and blue.  You could go neutral and do like a powell buff.[/quote]

I'm thinking of painting a 30 year old mahogany chest with Annie's Chalk Paint, so it can go in a room with an antique painted iron bed. Do I just start painting, or do I need to prep the wood? (It's in good shape.) TIA![/quote]

I'm a different PP and I haven't used Annie's Chalk Paint myself, but I did buy a chair from someone who did.  I believe that she said that no prep was needed.  It went on very easily.  I do have a bit of wear issues, but mostly the top layers, not going all of the way down to the previous finish.

But do you really want to paint a mahogany chest?  I think it'd work with a painted bed. [/quote]

I've been hesitating to paint it for about 5 years because it's solid mahogany from a fairly decent NC company and in excellent shape (always been in our bedroom), but it's really a 30 year old "TV" cabinet--that looks like a chest on chest--the top part opens up for the TV. I've consulted with friends and family members--no one wants it because it's deeper than a chest. I was thinking at least this way I wouldn't have to just give away on Craigslist. I don't think anyone uses these pieces anymore. [/quote]

Oh please don't paint mahogany.  Painted mahogany is just the saddest thing in the world.[/quote]

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