How to paint wood furniture

Do you pass up second-hand furniture because you hate painting? Learn how to paint furniture easily and in less time with these helpful tips and examples.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have all the tools and supplies needed to get that dresser, table, nightstand or whatever piece of furniture completely updated, on the cheap!

The first step to a great paint job, is learning how to prep your wood furniture. This article teaches you step by step what is necessary, and what you can skip when you prep your wood furniture for paint. It’s not the most fun step. It’s not why you got into the furniture redo game.

With this guide, it is easy to choose the best furniture paint for your project. With years of experience painting furniture for both clients and friends, this guide is crafted to simplify the process for beginners. Explore the world of top-notch furniture paints and learn the what, why, and how of creating beautiful masterpieces.

A step-by-step tutorial for how to use paint to look like wood in just THREE EASY STEPS and no preparation needed!

Comparison of the top 5 types of paint for furniture with pros and cons to chalk paint, milk paint, acrylic paint, alkyd paint and wall paint.

Learn tips on how to paint wood furniture without sanding. Do you suspect that your wood might have lead? See how to protect you and your family from...

Paint your furniture or cabinets using my DIY Pottery Barn finish guide! 3-step process to achieve that perfect Seadrift or Driftwood finish.

Can you believe these nightstands are painted?! When I painted a couple frames to look like wood, I had a lot of questions on whether they this technique would hold up on doors or tables. The answer was: I don’t know! So I decided to find out. I tried the same faux wood painting on… Read More Painted faux wood nightstands

Interested in refinishing furniture, but don’t know where to start? Or what exactly to do? Or what supplies to use? Then this how to furniture makeover guide is just for you! I’m sharing everything you need to start DIY furniture renovation. From the exact tools and supplies to the best method for cleaning, stripping wood, sanding wood, painting wood, staining wood, and sealing wood furniture. SAVE this pin for later, then click to read more about DIY furniture makeovers.