The surface of the bamboo is prepared ahead of time with a guide, and then acrylic paint can be applied to them, and after that spray paint can be utilized for painting. Since this will ensure uniform and smooth application, usually, we can utilize water-based acrylic paint or latex paint.
As long as you make correct preparations, you can use any paint on the bamboo. Depending upon the look you wish to accomplish, you can utilize mineral paint, latex paint, oil paint, high gloss paint, or acrylic paint.
How to make acrylic paint adhere to bamboo?
Because bamboo has a smooth surface and can not hold the paint well, be sure to sand the surface area and use a guide before adding color.
You can attempt to apply the color with a brush, however that is not the very best choice.
You can select to spray; spraying it will get in the hard-to-reach areas and offer a long-lasting, consistent covering.
How to use acrylic paint on bamboo?
1. Sand bamboo surface
Given that bamboo generally has a highly smooth surface, it is difficult for paint to stick to it. Sanding it will produce a rough appearance, making acrylic paint easier to stick.
Using 120 grit sandpaper, apply light pressure to the surface area of the bamboo, move it along all the edges, and make a circular movement up until the whole outside is total. After sanding the bamboo, make sure that the outdoors looks uniform and matte with no radiance.
2. Clean Sawdust residue.
After you have wholly polished the exterior of the bamboo.
Use a soft brush to eliminate all sawdust residue.
Use a brush to clean all sanded locations thoroughly.
Wipe tidy or shake the brush every couple of times to eliminate residue to prevent it from accumulating.
3. Wash the bamboo with water to make it entirely tidy
The soft brush can not eliminate all the sawdust. We need to utilize water to wash the bamboo to clean it entirely with no sawdust.
4. Put the bamboo in an aerated location to dry
Please put the cleaned-up bamboo in a well-ventilated environment; this is very important; it can dry the bamboo well and prevent you from being overwhelmed by the smell of harsh chemicals in the paint.
5. Bring shatterproof glass, masks, and protective clothing
Before you start painting, please put on personal protective equipment to secure yourself from paint. Wear safety glasses and a mask on your face to prevent harsh chemicals in the paint to prevent inhalation.
The goggles should cover your eyes entirely, and the mask needs to cover your nose and mouth. Or, you can wear disposable protective clothes or clothing to cover your body and limbs exposed locations.
6. Spray with primer before painting
After putting on the protective equipment, you can continue to paint the furniture. The primer produces an appropriate surface where the acrylic paint can be glued and evenly fixed.
Before using any paint, you must first use a guide to adhere.
7. Paint acrylic paint on the bamboo
The process is similar to using a guide if you utilize spray paint. Remove the cover from the jar and start spraying. Make sure the container is upright and move from ideal to left continually. By doing this, you can apply spray paint more evenly. Keep a specific range from the furniture to prevent overspray.
8. Let the acrylic paint dry
The drying time of the stain is a lot longer than that of paint. After applying one layer evenly, please wait for it to dry before using the 2nd layer.
If you are uncertain whether the furniture is dry, tap the furniture gently with your hands. Ensure that there is no paint residue on your fingers to finish drying.
Tips for painting on bamboo with acrylics
1. Bamboo is really fragile, so be careful not to apply too much pressure to prevent damage or damage to its surface. Using excessive pressure can also break the surface area and create debris.
2. If your bamboo furniture has been painted, please entirely peel off the paint together with the glossy outside.
A soft brush is the finest choice for eliminating bamboo particles. Please do not utilize a stiff brush, as it will scratch the surface area of the bamboo, making it challenging to paint.