Furniture Painting Tips and Ideas

Remove any knobs and handles and lightly sand the furniture with medium coarse paper. This will help the paint grip. Wipe with a damp cloth and leave to dry.

Paint the bare furniture with a wood or multi-surface primer (use a multi-surface if you’re painting over old paint). Leave to dry and then lightly sand with a fine grade coarse paper. Wipe to remove dust.

Onto the exciting part. Choose your paint -matte, satinwood or gloss, depending on the finish you want.The glossier the finish, the easier it will be to keep clean. You’ll need 2-3 coats.

To prevent brush marks, use a good quality brush or a small roller. Use a small brush for the difficult areas.

Finished? Once dry, sand lightly, wipe away the dust and marvel at your masterpiece.