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• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Prepare the furniture
• Tips
• Necessities

High-quality hardwood furniture shouldn't be collecting dust in your garage or basement just because it has some scratches. Give old furniture a new lease of life or transform a second-hand piece with the help of this step-by-step guide to painting furniture.

To step

Method 1 of 3: Prepare the furniture

1. Reattach the iron parts to the furniture. After the paint is completely dry, use an electric screwdriver or your hands to reattach the hardware to the furniture.

Tips

• Water-based acrylic paint dries faster and smells less strongly than solvent-based paint.
• After painting with water-based paint, simply rinse the brushes thoroughly with warm water and soap. You don't need turpentine, so it is definitely gentler on your skin.
• The color and finish of quality paint will last longer. Make sure you buy the best paint you can afford. After all, you only paint a piece of furniture and not entire walls.

Necessities

• Electrical screwdriver
• Coarse sandpaper
• Wood filler
• Fine sandpaper
• Water-based primer
• Paint
• Paintbrushes