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How to Spray Paint Wood Furniture {My Best Method!}

April 26, 2018 by Picky Stitch 6 Comments

How to Spray Paint Wood Furniture {My Best Method!}| Spray Paint Furniture, Spray Paint Projects, Spray Paint DIY, Spray Paint Art, Spray Paint Countertops, Spray Paint Projects

 

I love spray painting wood furniture! Spray painting wood furniture is the easiest way to revamp something you no longer love and incorporate it back into your home decor. Instead of hiding that old table and chairs up in the attic, a coat of spray paint can really modernize it so it’s great for any space. If you are looking for an easy upcycling project, here’s my best method for how to spray paint wood furniture. This is the best guide for spray paint projects!

Tips about how to spray paint wood furniture! This example shows a wood chair being painted.

Contents
1 Here’s what you’ll need:
2 Step One
3 Step Two
4 Step Three
5 Step Four
Here’s what you’ll need:

-sandpaper

-primer spray paint

-spray paint

-sealant spray paint (pick which level of gloss is best for you!)

Step One

To spray paint wood furniture, ALWAYS begin by sanding your furniture. It’s doesn’t matter what kind of project or what kind of paint. Your finish will always be better if you sand first! Sand with the grain of the wood and clean with soap and water when sanding is complete.

Step Two

Move your furniture outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Use a drop cloth if necessary to keep mess to a minimum. Don’t spray paint on a windy day, as you may end up with dusty furniture! Next, carefully cover your furniture with a coat of spray paint primer. Take care that there are no drips or drops. This will affect the finish. Make sure the primer is dry before moving on to the next step.

Sanding a wood chair. This is the first step for preparing to spray paint wood furniture.

Step Three

Apply your spray paint by applying it in long, even strokes. Start with one coat at a time, waiting for each to finish before moving on to the next. It should only take spray paint 6-10 minutes to dry between coats!

Step Four

Once your furniture has been painted the color that you like, I recommend adding a coat of sealant over the top of it! Whether you use sealant or not is up to you, but I recommend applying a coat on ALL heavy use furniture pieces. Especially ones that are eaten on! When choosing a sealant, remember that the higher the gloss, the easier it is to clean!

Two chairs that have been spray painted. Learn how to spray paint furniture in this article.

 

Filed Under: Decor., DIY Crafts And Home Decor Tagged With: DIY home decor, home decor, Home Decor Projects, Spray Paint Furniture, Spray Paint Wood Furniture

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  1. Helen Champlin says

    March 18, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    What kind of sealant do you use?

    Reply
    • Picky Stitch says

      March 27, 2021 at 8:43 pm

      https://www.amazon.com/Krylon-K01303A07-Crystal-Acrylic-Coating/dp/B001K65K26/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1524666307&sr=1-4&keywords=sealant+spray+paint&linkCode=ll1&tag=lacasentinc-20&linkId=f7bd5be0660989e9954d11523f8227d6

      Reply
  2. Kathy Gilliland says

    March 18, 2021 at 8:55 pm

    Awesome
    Simple I can do that. After all I paint outdoor furniture.

    Reply
  3. Beth says

    March 18, 2021 at 10:51 pm

    I would love to do my outdoor patio cushions. Spray Painting would be great. But….it scares me! Lol

    Reply
  4. Espy says

    April 7, 2021 at 7:40 am

    Hi do you know how to fix any drips or drops ? Do you do it right away or after it dries ?

    Reply
    • Picky Stitch says

      April 12, 2021 at 6:16 pm

      You can do it when it’s wet or dry. If it’s wet, just dry to wipe it smooth and then do another coat over it. If it’s dry, you’ll need to sand it and paint it again 🙂

      Reply

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