Chose furniture to paint. This can be a table and chair set, a rocking chair, headboard and footboard, desk, dresser and so much more.
Get inspired. Look for design ideas and chose a theme to decorate and paint your furniture.
Chose colors that will coordinate with the room that they will be used in.
Gently sand furniture to remove residue or rough spots. If you have unfinished furniture, you can skip this step.
Wipe down with a slightly damp rag to remove dust.
Apply a coat of primer to give yourself a blank canvas. Be sure that the coat of primer is even.
Sketch design, pattern or theme onto the furniture with a pencil.
Start painting. Depending on detail, you may need to use a variety of sizes of paintbrushes. Also try sponging or using stencils.
Complete all details for a finished product!
Allow paint to dry, then apply a coat of acrylic sealer.
Allow sealer to dry overnight.
Enjoy and cherish for years to come.