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  2. The Dos and Don’ts of Painting Furniture - Bob Vila

    • Paints contain chemicals that evaporate in the air, and can cause eye, throat, and lung irritation along with headaches, dizziness, and vision problems. Proper ventilation is critical. Because volatile organic co… See more

    Do Clean The Furniture and Prepare It For Painting.

    Prepare furniture for painting by removing any drawers, cushions, and hardware. This is an important step because it protects hardware from dribbled paint, eliminates the possibili… See more

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    Do Sand Furniture Before Applying Paint.

    Furniture can be made of metal, wood, and a variety of other materials, and most will require some degree of sanding. Sanding removes imperfections and dimples, and ensures an … See more

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    Do Remove Dust with A Tack Cloth After Sanding.

    Once sanding is finished, dust will need to be removed. This will help paint and primer stick to the furniture’s surface, not the dust particles. One of the easiest ways to remove san… See more

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    How to Paint Wood Furniture

    • 1. Test For Lead Before you start, make sure that the paint you are removing is not lead paint. You can find inexpensive lead testing kits at your local big-box store. ...
    • 2. Remove Loose Paint ...
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    For seldom-used wood furniture, try a latex-based paint with a flat to satin sheen to help mask surface flaws. For frequently used wood furniture pieces, try an alkyd-based paint since it dries to a hard layer and makes wood surfaces less susceptible to dents or scuff marks.
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