Does finish have to be stripped before repainting a crib?
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I bought a set of used baby furniture. Its a bit scratched up, and I would like to paint it a darker color. Is it necessary to use sanding and / or chemicals to remove the old finish before I repaint it? Or can I just paint it as-is?
It has to be SAFE 
I dont want baby to get sick since they suck on everything, including the crib.
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I would sand off as much of the old finish as possible then repaint.
I would, just to be safe.
Google "Lead in paint" too. Baby furniture needs to be Lead free, and if you can’t be certain that yours is, strip it all!
Lead in paint can cause major sickness in bubs.
honestly, its nice to have good used solid furniture especially if its been handed down but when it comes to babies…you should use old or used items. You never know what will make them sick.
But if you do, yes, sand and strip as much as possible.. I would even go as far as sandblasting to make sure their is no lead paint
Yes, definitely sand and strip it, give the paint a clean surface. The crib company who made my crib obviously didn’t strip the crib of its clearcoat before it was painted, as it’s been in use for 5 1/2 months and the paint is flaking badly. I have to get it stripped before my brat is able to pull herself up or else she’ll be eating paint. Take the time the first time and save yourself the pain of doing it again later
Good luck!