DIY: Painting Furniture
- 1). Cover your floor with a drop cloth to protect it from paint splatters and spillages.
- 2). Sand the surface of your piece if it is smooth and glossy, such as varnished wood, to adhere to the paint. A dry, chalky surface does not need to be sanded.
- 3). Apply an even coat of oil-based primer to your surface. Leave it to dry.
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Use the right-sized paintbrush.brush in paint image by Vladislav Gajic from Fotolia.com
Apply two thin, even coats of latex paint with a fresh roller or paintbrush. Painting with a semi-gloss finish gives you a durable, easy-to-clean surface. Do not overload your roller or brush, and take your time. Paint with even, light strokes to avoid noticeable roller or brush marks. - 5
Your paint may take a few hours to dry.CLOCK image by SKYDIVECOP from Fotolia.com
Wait until your first coat is completely dry before applying your second coat. Leave it to dry. - 6). Apply two thin, even coats of water-based polycrylic for a protective finish, working from one side of your surface to the other. Wait until your first coat is completely dry before applying your second coat.
- 7). Wait 48 hours before using or placing items on your piece. If you can wait for five days, this will ensure a completely dry surface.
