How to prep wood for painting

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.

Do I need to prepare furniture before painting it is a question I get asked often. My answer is usually a question back, do you want your furniture makeover to last? In this post, How To Prepare Furniture For Painting, I’ll share the steps I take to prepare furniture for painting and why I do...Read More »

I love painting cabinets . . . well, I love the result of painting cabinets. The act of painting really isn’t bad either, but I HATE sanding the cabinets beforehand. It’s a lot of work,…

Learn these important steps on how to clean and prep wood furniture before painting. Do it right the first time.

Master the art of woodworking finish work with our comprehensive guide on how to apply wood stain flawlessly. Learn the step-by-step process from wood preparation to selecting the right stain, application techniques, and finishing for that perfect, professional touch!

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Want to get the perfect finish when painting your cabinets? Here are the exact steps you need to follow to prep cabinets for painting!

Learn how to paint wood furniture--it's all about the prep work and paint you use. This method will make your painted piece look great for years!

Whether you are painting a chair, table, or another woodcraft, you'll want to ensure it has a smooth finish. But how do you achieve a smooth finish devoid of brushstrokes or globs of dried, excess paint? We researched suggestions to get a picture-perfect finish on wood. Tackling a paint job on wood doesn't have to […]

We often get asked how to get a professional painted finish on wood furniture. Our answer often surprises people: a good cleaning! Cleaning wood furniture before you start painting is THE most important step to get a durable painted finish. Below we share with you the best way to get clean furniture before painting. This post contains affiliate links. Please see Disclosure Policy for more details. Tip #1 - clean BEFORE you sand Old furniture will have dirt, dust, grease and grime that you…