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When you buy new furniture from Woods Furniture Gallery in Stephenville, TX, you can trust it will look beautiful in your home. To complement your new addition, making some changes to your older living room furniture can be a fun DIY project. Painting is an efficient and cost-friendly way to upcycle that older wooden furniture when it needs a refresh. Follow the guide below to paint your furniture and achieve an attractive and durable result.

Guide to Painting Wood Living Room Furniture

Prepare

living room furniturePreparation is key in any home project. Start by sanding your furniture, even if you find a primer or paint that claims you don’t need to sand. Sanding makes the surface a little rougher, which helps the primer stick to the wood and keeps the paint from peeling off a year or two down the line. Use a 150-grit sandpaper for all furniture, unless it has an existing varnish, in which case 100-grit is likely best.

Clean the surface with a tack cloth; these are designed to remove all the dirt and residue on the surface. Finally, prime the surface with a primer designed for your type of wood. Let it dry and use your sandpaper to remove any drips. Wipe it down with the tack cloth again before painting.

Paint

Once the surface is primed and clean, you’re ready to paint with a semi-gloss paint. Choose a color that matches or complements the new piece that you recently bought. Apply three thin coats, letting the furniture dry for eight hours between each coat. Check for drips and sand them down between each coat as well to create a smooth surface. Once your three coats are on, wipe it down once more with a new tack cloth and apply a finish. Use a foam roller to apply the finish and let it dry for 72 hours before use.

Woods Furniture Gallery has the new statement pieces you’ve been looking to add to your home, from living room furniture to home office furniture. They have built a reputation in the community as one of the best furniture stores around due to their wide selection, affordable prices, and free delivery service within 30 miles. Call them at (254) 965-7823 to talk with an expert or visit them online to start shopping.

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