Did you know that when it comes to painting furniture, one of the most important elements in the quest to achieve the perfect, professional finish happens before you even pick up a paintbrush?

Take a good look at your furniture and decide if painting or staining is even worth it. Look and feel for soft or rotted spots on wood furniture, inspect plastic furniture for cracks and check metal ...

SHAKER HEIGHTS -- You spent a week carefully sanding, priming and painting that cute chest of drawers you rescued from your aunt's attic. But your best friend is bragging on Facebook about how she ...

Transform basic IKEA pieces into bespoke furniture with a simple, proven method that makes paint last and style shine.

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Knowing how to paint wooden furniture is a useful skill that can help to breathe new life into old furniture. Whether you want to refresh a family heirloom, change your home's scheme for less, or want ...