{"id":14430,"date":"2018-08-22T17:10:39","date_gmt":"2018-08-23T00:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/?p=14430"},"modified":"2020-06-26T08:42:50","modified_gmt":"2020-06-26T15:42:50","slug":"how-to-painted-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/how-to-painted-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"How to: Painted Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14445 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Hero.jpg\" alt=\"A simple dining area featuring a dark wood table and two blue chairs. \" width=\"740\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Hero.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Hero-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<!--more--><br \/>\nTo complete this project you will need the following:<br \/>\n\u2022 Paint<br \/>\n\u2022 Primer<br \/>\n\u2022 Furniture Piece<br \/>\n\u2022 Paint Brush or Mini-Roller<br \/>\n\u2022 Sandpaper or Sanding Block<br \/>\n\u2022 Dust Rag<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14444 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Before.jpg\" alt=\"A glossy black chair. \" width=\"740\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Before.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Before-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>STEP 1: Sand<\/strong><br \/>\nWith a piece of sand paper or a sanding block, sand down the furniture piece. Be sure to completely remove or sand off any loose or cracking paint.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14446 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Step-1.jpg\" alt=\"A black chair being sanded down before getting a new coat of paint. \" width=\"740\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Step-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Step-1-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>STEP 2: Wipe Down Piece<\/strong><br \/>\nWith a damp rag wipe the piece free of sanding dust. Allow any wet spots to completely dry before proceeding to the next step.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14447 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Step-2.jpg\" alt=\"A sanded down chair getting wiped down before getting a fresh coat of paint. \" width=\"740\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Step-2.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Step-2-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>STEP 3: Prime<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen the piece is clear of dust and dry, it\u2019s ready to prime. With a paint brush or small roller, apply primer evenly over the whole piece. Allow 2 hours to dry before proceeding to next step.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14448 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Step-3.jpg\" alt=\"A chair getting a coat of white primer.\" width=\"740\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Step-3.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Step-3-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>STEP 4: Paint<\/strong><br \/>\nWith a brush or small roller, paint the piece in the color of your choice. Allow 2 hours for the first coat to dry. Reapply second coat if necessary\/desired. Wait 2 hours minimum before using.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14449 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Step-4.jpg\" alt=\"Chair legs getting a fresh coat of paint in a blue color called Blueprint. \" width=\"740\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Step-4.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-Step-4-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>STEP 5: Enjoy<\/strong><br \/>\nThough the piece will be dry after two hours, we recommend allowing it to dry overnight before its first use. When ready set your refreshed piece in its new home and enjoy!<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14443 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-After.jpg\" alt=\"A chair completely repainted with a fresh coat of paint in a blue color called Blueprint. \" width=\"740\" height=\"697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-After.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Painted-Furniture-After-300x283.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><br \/>\n<em>Featured colors: Chair &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/ColorDetailView\/S470-5\">Blueprint S470-5<\/a>, Wall: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/ColorDetailView\/PPU18-16\">Elephant Skin PPU18-16<\/a>, Trim- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/ColorDetailView\/HDC-NT-20\">Cotton Grey HDC-NT-20<\/a><\/em><br \/>\nFor more 2019 Color Trends inspiration see out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/inspiration\/2019-color-trends\/\">behr.com<\/a>.<br \/>\nTo view our how-to video for this project click <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NokjAFo3un4\">here<\/a>.<br \/>\nColorfully yours,<br \/>\nDiana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_s2mail":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[940,941,86],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>DIY Project: Painted Furniture | Colorfully BEHR<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Try this DIY project and update some outdated furniture. 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