Monday, December 26, 2011

How To Repaint a Piece Of Furniture


Handle any emergency with Howcast's First Aid app - howc.stExpand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from homerefiner and more videos in the Furniture category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Whether you're resurrecting an old, beat-up wooden table or giving that avocado-colored nightstand a new lease on life, a quick coat of paint can update even the most hopeless furniture. To complete this How-To you will need: A piece of furniture in need of repainting A well-ventilated place Some newspaper or a drop cloth A fine-grit sandpaper Tack rag or microfiber cloth Water-based primer Water-based latex paint And a paintbrush or foam brush A screwdriver (optional) A vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment (optional) Some water-based varnish (optional) And a paint roller (optional) Step 1: Protect floor Put the piece of furniture on some newspaper or a drop cloth to protect your floor from paint. Make sure you're in a well-ventilated location. Step 2: Remove hardware If the item has any hardware, unscrew and remove it now. Step 3: Remove grit Gently rub the surface of the furniture with your fine-grit sandpaper to remove any grit and to help the paint adhere. Step 4: Remove dust Remove any dust from the piece with a tack rag or a damp microfiber cloth. Tip: You can also ...

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