GinaG3 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Has anyone repainted a old pine cot? With my daughter I inherited a very very old John Lewis cot that has been passed down my family forever. With my daughter we used it as it was, covered in ancient stickers and looking a bit tired. We're due our second baby in November and I want to repaint it this time. Has anyone done this? I've been looking at child friendly paints online and have found some beautiful colours. If you've done this what brand have you used? B&Q do a range called Nature Paint but I'm unsure of the quality and standards of this for painting a cot bed, the price is very appealing though! I'm loathe to buy 2.5L when I'm only doing a cot bed so alternatively if anyone has any leftover child friendly paint please feel free to PM, this a eco friendly/budget project after all! I'm thinking to sand it all down to the raw wood, leave the cot in its natural wood state with a coating of wax but paint the railings bright colours for a bit of fun. Has anyone used wax or clear varnish safely on their childs cot? If so, what? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47246-painting-an-old-pine-cot/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Instead of wax or varnish you could use a natural oil like linseed. Just make sure you don't buy the "boiled" version which sets quicker but is full of nasty heavy metals. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47246-painting-an-old-pine-cot/#findComment-768358 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinaG3 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Thank you for the advice. I'll have a look in to that. Can I use linseed oil over any paint work to seal it and prevent chipping? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47246-painting-an-old-pine-cot/#findComment-768374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Not really. It's designed to soak into the wood to protect it and provide a barrier against stains etc. It won't soak into paint so would be null and void. It's only if you take it back to natural wood. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47246-painting-an-old-pine-cot/#findComment-768411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellendenBear Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Congratulations Gina!I did this for my 2nd daughter. It was hard work but definitely looks better. I used the Eco shop on Lordship Lane opposite William Rose, can't remember the name. They sell lots of nice colours and you can buy small amounts, think I managed with 0.5L using a couple of coats after lightly sanding first. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47246-painting-an-old-pine-cot/#findComment-768435 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be.jones Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 There's a paint shop by East Dulwich station - Colour Makes People Happy. Good for advice and v friendly. Am painting up a stokke using their yellow gloss. And it did make me happy! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47246-painting-an-old-pine-cot/#findComment-769096 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eva_ben Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I recommend Osmo paints, which a few years ago I bought from Marrs Cross & Wilfrid Fairbairns: 1 Oglander Road, SE15. The info on them says they are even suitable for kid's toys:http://www.osmouk.com/sitechaptern.cfm?bookid=Products&chapter=82&page=265lovely finish. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/47246-painting-an-old-pine-cot/#findComment-769646 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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