Tips For Painting Stained Wood Furniture

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Reviving a piece of wood furniture with a new coat of paint is a simple and relatively inexpensive way to bring a fresh burst of DIY personality to any room. As with any home project, however, a little preparation can go a long way to ensure quality, long-lasting results.
Before you begin painting, lightly rub the piece of furniture with a wad of steel wool. You don’t have to completely remove the stain with the steel wool–instead, you want to create a roughed-up surface that will better absorb paint.


Next, coat the furniture with a shellac-based primer, which is specially formulated to cover or block wood stains and will prevent the stain from showing through your paint, especially if you’ve opted for a light color. Allow the primer to thoroughly dry, and proceed with painting!
Photo courtesy of Flickr user kelly cree

Posted on July 26, 2010

Katy Schamberger is a Kansas City-based freelance writer, editor, blogger and author who weaves experience as a journalist, magazine editor and Chief Content Officer to create compelling, engaging copy that informs, entertains and inspires action. Oh, and she likes to take photos, too, especially of architecture, food and cocktails. Welcome!

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