FAQ & Prep Info

Painting Furniture with Dixie Belle

· Does Your Piece Need Repairs?

NO: Clean well w/ DB White Lightening

YES: Complete any necessary repairs.

inc sanding uneven spots/filling holes w/ DixieMud or removing damaged veneer.

· Are you painting a SLICK SURFACE?

YES: Use Slick Stick gripping primer (laminate/glass/plastic)

inc sanding uneven spots/filling holes w/ DixieMud or removing damaged veneer.

NO: Move on to next Q

· Dark wood/rich in tannis? Have visible knots, light in color or does it have stains OR odors?

NO: You’re Ready to Paint!

YES: B.O.S.S. is a stain & odor-blocking PRIMER. (You do NOT need both BOSS & SS)

YOU’RE READY TO PAINT WITH DIXIE BELLE!

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Are you applying a transfer design?

YES:  Apply on RAW PAINTED surface (after it dries)

Love as-is OR seal it with any of the following items for extra protection: 

Clear Coat / Gator Hide / Best Dang Wax / Hemp Oil / Big Mammas Butta

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Are you using Dark Wax or a Glaze?

NO: Finish with a gilding wax/etc, decorate drawer sides, Butta glides, etc.

YES: best to work dark wax or glaze on a SEALED piece (your choice)

**** REMEMBER *** Dixie Belle Paint is WATER-BASED, so avoid Oil!

DON’T FORGET ABOUT OUR AMAZING STAINS!!

Water-based VooDoo OR Oil-based No Pain Gel Stains