Its a cabinet made for a 2 ft fish tank.
It is made out of pine and plywood, and is stained different colours from adding on bits and pieces throughout the years.
Although a lot of people think its a crime to paint over natural wood grain (I agree) the panels are made of crappy plywood, the stain is a terrible colour and painting it a solid dark colour would eliminate a lot of imperfections in the craftsmanship.
Its glued together solid which will make sanding back the lacquer in some parts almost impossible (it has a lattice design for the doors and decorative routed edges).
What would be the best way to paint it in order to get the best results? Do I sand back as much as I can, paint it and then lacquer it again or is it possible to paint straight over the lacquer?
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated, i'm reconditioning it as a Christmas present as well so it needs to be done asap.
Thanks everybody.
It is made out of pine and plywood, and is stained different colours from adding on bits and pieces throughout the years.
Although a lot of people think its a crime to paint over natural wood grain (I agree) the panels are made of crappy plywood, the stain is a terrible colour and painting it a solid dark colour would eliminate a lot of imperfections in the craftsmanship.
Its glued together solid which will make sanding back the lacquer in some parts almost impossible (it has a lattice design for the doors and decorative routed edges).
What would be the best way to paint it in order to get the best results? Do I sand back as much as I can, paint it and then lacquer it again or is it possible to paint straight over the lacquer?
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated, i'm reconditioning it as a Christmas present as well so it needs to be done asap.
Thanks everybody.