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Old 02-23-2010, 11:33 AM
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hi ladies,

I am wanting to get a nice corner unit to paint for my lounge, can i paint vener?

like these old fasioned shinny mahongony ones?
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You'd probably be best off getting some ESP (easy surface prep), which you paint on and it creates a 'key' for the paint to stick to.

http://www.drclean.co.uk/Shop/produc...D=131&P_ID=467

I think that's where I bought mine from, but you might be able to get it on the high street.
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Yes as Liz says or give it a light sanding to produce a key to paint onto
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ok thanks ladies, i'll post piccies if i get it
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