I know this is probably sacrilage, but my lounge is very dark and the big dark hulking piano in the corner that my son plays sucks whatever light is left, out of the room. The question is, can I rub it down and paint with a light gloss? will it have any detrimental effects on the piano which is wooden framed and 108 years old but in tune and often played?
I'd appreciate any advice.
Can I paint my piano?
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Can I paint my piano?
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Hi,
Well, of course you can paint your piano, and if done reasonably well I can't see it having any detrimental affect. The problem will be the practicality of doing the painting.
How good are you at painting? The finish won't be, in my experience, any better or worse than anything else you've painted in the house. So look at the doors and skirting boards for an example.
You will need to dismantle as much as you can, the top and bottom panels, the fall, and any other removable parts. You will need room to lay these out and work on them.
Preparation is, so I'm told, everything. There will be a lot of dust (not only on the piano), so cover the piano internals and keep the hoover at your elbow. Clean up as you go.
You need to ensure that the panels will fit and the fall er, fall, without scraping the new paint, so don't lay it on too thickly. It will take months to harden properly.
In the end the piano will look as if you have painted it. If you don't think you can produce a finish you are happy with then it might be time to talk to a specialist piano finisher, and start saving up.
Good luck.
Well, of course you can paint your piano, and if done reasonably well I can't see it having any detrimental affect. The problem will be the practicality of doing the painting.
How good are you at painting? The finish won't be, in my experience, any better or worse than anything else you've painted in the house. So look at the doors and skirting boards for an example.
You will need to dismantle as much as you can, the top and bottom panels, the fall, and any other removable parts. You will need room to lay these out and work on them.
Preparation is, so I'm told, everything. There will be a lot of dust (not only on the piano), so cover the piano internals and keep the hoover at your elbow. Clean up as you go.
You need to ensure that the panels will fit and the fall er, fall, without scraping the new paint, so don't lay it on too thickly. It will take months to harden properly.
In the end the piano will look as if you have painted it. If you don't think you can produce a finish you are happy with then it might be time to talk to a specialist piano finisher, and start saving up.
Good luck.
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hey hey,thank you very much for such a great reply, i really appreciate it. I'll have a good look and consider carefully. Thanks again.
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