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How To Repaint Wooden Furniture So It Doesn't Peel in 5 Years!
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0. Supplies
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1. Remove furniture hardware and clean.
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2. When dry, sand with medium-grit sandpaper until entire viewable surface is scuffed
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3. Wipe off dust with a damp rag, let dry.
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5. When dry, sand with medium grit sandpaper and wipe off with damp rag.
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4. Apply primer with foam roller, fill in nooks/crannies with a paintbrush.
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6. Apply paint with foam roller, fill in nooks/crannies with a paintbrush.
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7. When dry, sand with fine grit sandpaper, wipe off with damp cloth.
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8. Repeat steps 6 & 7
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9. Do not sand the last coat of paint. Let cure 30 days! (or cover in a coat or two of Polycrilic, similar to steps 6 & 7)
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10. Let furniture cure for 30 days, and then use it!
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Yellow Repaint Nightstand Close-ups
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Yellow Repaint Nightstand Close-ups
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When furniture is done curing, replace hardware
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Completed Repainted Yellow Nightstands
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Completed Repainted Yellow Nightstands
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Completed Repainted Yellow Nightstands
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Rustoleum Bonding Primer & Flat Protective Enamel
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Sanded/Scrubbed handles (until they look like brushed brass)
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Light coats
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Second coat, hit all the angles
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First coat of paint, lighter than this!
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Dried first coat.
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Second coat, hit all the angles
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Dried after a couple coats. (Add a coat of Polyurethane to extend the life of this paint job)