How To Paint Furniture
Depending on the condition of the piece you re working on and how you plan to finish it you may not have to apply a primer when painting furniture.
How to paint furniture. With this detailed tutorial you ll learn how to paint furniture quickly and easily. For the marble effect apply oil based gray paint by pouncing the natural bristle brush for a soft mottled look. This helps your paint adhere to the piece better and it also covers any stains or discolorations in the wood.
After your furniture is dry and dust free paint on some primer. Always paint furniture from the top down because if any paint gets on the bottom of the piece it will be covered with the final coat. For furniture it s best to use a satin or semigloss finish in either a latex or an oil based paint.
I ve heard great things about it. For indoor furniture interior latex paint usually has the best results. Sanding or deglossing could be all that s.
It goes on easily and blocks most stains but it doesn t have the odor of an oil based primer. I prefer kilz primer and they also offer it in a spray which i haven t tried yet but plan to. Before painting apply a small amount of paint first so you can sample the way it looks on the wood.
If you choose a latex paint a latex primer is an excellent choice for most uses. Apply at least two coats.