I first started painting furniture off and on in college but my hobby really took off as a form of stress relief when I was a young mom. As I have shared before, Morgan had a rare autoimmune disease called Autoimmune Neutropenia that she is now fortunately in remission from. This creates an optimal base for paint and primer application and ensures maximum adherence. Afterward, make sure you wipe off any dust created from sanding with a soft cloth. Repair any damage: You will need to clean the wood as soon as you finish sanding it. Over time, dust, dirt, and oil can accumulate in the crevices of your car, so a thorough cleaning is recommended. If you’re dealing with varnished wood, you should use a wood cleaner that is specifically designed for this purpose.

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The paint comes in either a metallic or matte finish, plus you can choose from 35 hues ranging from strawberry yogurt to pebble gray. If a vintage or shabby-chic look is your decor vibe, this is a great one to nab. Additionally, this paint dries fast, so you can do multiple coats in one day.

People define “latex paint” in several ways, but for this review, I’m defining it as “any water-based paint that you can find at a home improvement or paint store”. The best brand of interior latex paint for furniture was also the best overall paint – Benjamin Moore Advance. SEE REVIEW Best Paint for Furniture from Home Depot: Behr’s Satin Cabinet and Trim Enamel (See Price) The best way to ensure a good finish with gloss paint is to first prepare the surface well,' says Homes & Gardens Editor in Chief Lucy Searle. 'Any dents in the surface should be filled and sanded, then finished with a fine sandpaper; the surface should be flat and even so that bumps and lumps don't show up. Then, apply thin layers of gloss with good quality, gloss-appropriate paint brushes or rollers, allowing each layer to dry thoroughly before applying the next layer.' Choosing gloss colors Also, a big question is what type of paint to use on high gloss furniture? Once your shiny piece of furniture is prepped properly — ANY type of paint will work. Chalk paints, mineral paints, latex paints, acrylic or enamel paints — paint away!Then there is always the option to move away from white and subtle shades and invest in bold, bright colours to make your furniture stand out. For something completely unique take a look at stencils and use your imagination on how you apply them. Apply the primer t

Years I have asked people, mainly different hardware store workers, about bonding on glossy surfaces. Usual answer, clean and use their products – only to be irritated with the results after the scratch test (which I thought I was the only one on this earth who did that!) ending up with more work to sand off primar to bare bottom! Always use a clean brush when painting, as this will help prevent any streaks or patches on the finish. Repairing a lousy paint job means you have to sand off and repair peeling areas or, worse, repaint the piece all over again because your paint product didn’t adhere to or protect the furniture finish. Consumer Reports has always been a big fan of Behr’s paints on cabinets and walls so I included several Behr paints in my testing. Behr’s Satin Cabinet and Trim Enamel tested not only as the best Behr paint for furniture but as the best Overall Budget Paint. SEE REVIEW Best Paint for Furniture From Lowe’s: Sherwin Williams Showcase (See Price) Use a deglosser and a water-based cleaning solution to get rid of rust. By removing any residue, you can paint the surface in preparation for painting.Preparation: For best results, ensure surface is clean and free fromwax or oil. If wax has been used clean the surface thoroughly withwhite spirit. We recommend that bare wood should be sanded beforepainting. Jake and Ellie were a huge help in testing each furniture paint What is the Best Paint Finish for Furniture?