Instructions
1. Remove any knobs, handles and door hinges before you begin working on the furniture. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws on the drawer handles and hinges. Set the parts aside so that they do not get paint on them.
2. Remove all wax and polish buildup. Even a small amount of this buildup will keep the new paint from sticking properly and make coverage more difficult. Apply a small amount of furniture cleaner to one area of the furniture at a time, and work in a circular motion with a piece of extra-fine steel wool. The furniture cleaner will ensure that all buildup is removed. Wipe off excess furniture cleaner with a clean cloth before proceeding.
3. Place a drop cloth over the floor where you will be repainting the furniture. You will be dealing with several substances that can stain floors and damage carpet, wood and even a lawn if you are working outside. Spread this cloth out several feet to protect the surfaces from paint splatters, dust and other substances.
4. Apply a liquid deglosser or use sandpaper to prepare the surface for new paint, assuming you are dealing with wooden furniture. The liquid deglosser will help the paint adhere. Sanding will do the same thing but will take more time and effort. Either method is effective, so this is simply a matter of preference. If the furniture is extremely chipped, though, sanding is the preferred method, as the deglosser will not smooth the surface. Wipe down the furniture with a clean rag when you're finished to remove any excess deglosser or sawdust.
5. Use a paintbrush to apply primer to the clean wood to prepare it for the new paint. Once dry, this primer can be lightly sanded to prepare it for the white paint.
6. Paint the furniture with white latex paint. The method you use for painting is a matter or personal preference, but brushing on the paint by hand is the least likely to leave bubbles and will look smooth. Rollers can leave uneven paint and bubbles. Spraying white paint from an aerosol can is also an effective way to get a smooth coat on the furniture. Apply two coats for best results.
7. Brush on a coat of water-based polyurethane finish to protect your paint job longer and make it easy to clean. When you spill a drink on your freshly painted table, you will be glad the poly is in place so you can simply wipe off the furniture with a towel, leaving no stain.
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