| Some people don't have any ideas about | | | | 3. Some people prefer eggshell finish because |
| painting, especially when it comes to their | | | | the gloss finish can have a deadening effect. |
| furniture. If you want to get good furniture | | | | While you're painting, always do it in small |
| painting ideas, then read on. | | | | sections. Lap marks can be avoided if you |
| | | | keep wet edges. |
| You can paint your furniture anyway you like; | | | | |
| you can paint it in white, in strips, or even | | | | 4. If you want, you can also incorporate |
| paint it with the same color as the wall. As | | | | effects like broken color into your wood |
| long as you're comfortable with the color of | | | | furniture. It is highly recommended that |
| the paint, then proceed with your painting | | | | paints which are oil-based are best for wood |
| project. Here are great wood furniture | | | | furniture. |
| painting ideas: | | | | |
| | | | 5. To add more color to your wood furniture, |
| 1. For best wood furniture painting results, | | | | you can stain it because this allows the |
| the proper temperature should be maintained | | | | furniture's natural grain patterns to show |
| in the room. If you stripped your wood | | | | through. |
| furniture, make sure that you apply an | | | | |
| acrylic primer before applying any oil-based | | | | 6. After staining your furniture, you can |
| gloss, eggshell, or any color of acrylic | | | | apply varnish so that the furniture can have |
| paint. | | | | a tough coat. Varnishes are available in |
| | | | satin and high gloss finishes. |
| 2. Paint your furniture in a shade that is in | | | | |
| contrast with the wall's color. This way, you | | | | 7. If you have leftover paints, combine those |
| can define the furniture and the wall. You | | | | that have identical color in one can and then |
| should also consider where the furniture is | | | | close it tightly. Keep it for later use. |
| located. If you want, you can paint the | | | | |
| furniture found in your bedroom with the | | | | Painting your wood furniture is a great idea |
| color that suits your personal style; while | | | | to maintain its newness and to preserve its |
| the furniture found in other parts of the | | | | beautiful appearance. So if you have pieces |
| house can be painted in other subtle colors. | | | | of wood furniture at home, don't forget these |
| | | | cool furniture painting ideas. |