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How to Paint a Dining Room Set Green

You do not have to redecorate an entire room to have a new look. Changing furniture will make a big difference in the overall design. Transform furniture by painting it a bold color to give the room a new look. Select large pieces of furniture such as a dining room set for a more dramatic change. A bright color like green will make a big statement and give the room an urban, modern feeling.

Things You'll Need

  • Latex primer
  • Drop cloths
  • Semi-gloss green latex paint
  • Paint brushes
  • Sandpaper
  • Dusk mask
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Instructions

    • 1

      Prepare the area for painting by laying down drop cloths and newspapers to protect the floor.

    • 2

      Use a coarse sandpaper to sand the dining room tables and chairs. Remove any existing paint or stain. Wipe down the furniture with a damp rag after sanding. Let dry.

    • 3

      Paint primer onto the dining set in the direction of the wood grain. Make sure excess paint does not pool or drip from the furniture.

    • 4

      Let the paint dry for 48 hours to a week before painting with the colored paint. If there are any areas where the paint has pooled or dried paint drips, sand those areas down.

    • 5

      Brush the green paint onto all the furniture, painting in the direction of the wood grain. Let dry for 48 hours. Use a fine grade sandpaper to sand away any brush strokes. Wipe down the furniture with a damp cloth. Repeat for second coat of paint.

    • 6

      Use a small paint brush to touch up any areas of the furniture that are missing paint such as joints in the furniture.