When painting furniture, you should always use primer first. It stops stains and bleed-through and helps the paint stick better, so the end finish is better. But how many coats do you need? I recommend anywhere from 1-3 coats of primer before painting wood furniture. If the wood has lots of natural oils (tannins) and … Read more
Priming wood before painting gives you a better surface for the paint to adhere to, meaning you get a nicer finish that lasts longer. It does, however, add an extra step to the job and make it take longer. Trust me its almost always worth it! To minimize the time you spend on the job, … Read more
When it comes down to painting furniture priming is extremely important. Not all pieces of furniture need to be primed, but it never hurts to use a primer if you are unsure whether a primer is needed or not. But how do you prime a piece of furniture that is going to be painted? Before … Read more