What People Have Done
Spot a colour you like and follow the link through to the product.
Bedroom furniture
Garden furniture
Workshop projectHow a Piece of Furniture Is Transformed
Four steps, and not one of them is the step where you rush.
Step 1
Clean First of All
A serious degreasing and dusting is worth more than any extra coat. Paint holds to what it touches.
Tip: The dirtiest spots are the handles, the top, and the bottom of the doors.
Step 2
Paint in Thin Coats
Two thin coats cover better than one thick coat and dry without marking. Let the first one set before going back over it.
Tip: Always work with the grain of the wood, including for the base coat.
Step 3
Seal According to Use
A tabletop, a cabinet door and a headboard do not go through the same thing. Choose the protection according to what the piece will take.
Step 4
Put It Back in Place
Photograph the result in the room, in daylight. That photo is the one that will help the next person choose their colour.
Where to Start
Find a Stockist
To see the colour in person and leave with the jar the same day.
Start with the Colour
None of these projects started with a jar. Choose the shades you cannot decide between and try them at home.