How to Paint Furniture With High Gloss

Painting furniture is a great way to extend its life. Choosing high-gloss paint requires meticulous preparation to get started, but once you've painted the piece, the high-gloss surface will stand up to wear and tear. Its durability makes high-gloss paint a great choice for furniture that get a lot of use, especially in children's rooms.

Sandpaper
One gallon interior enamel primer, or more if needed
Paint stirrer
Paint brush
One gallon high-gloss paint, or more if needed

Instructions

- 1
  Sand the furniture well, so that you have a completely smooth surface to paint. If the furniture has old paint on it, sand it gently to even out the surface. If it has a shiny surface, rough it up with sandpaper before smoothing it out again. High-gloss paint shows every flaw, so it's important to get your surfaces totally smooth.
- 2
  Use a damp cloth to wipe down the piece, and sweep or vacuum up any loose sandpaper grit in your work area.
- 3
  Open the primer; stir it with a paint stirrer. Use a paintbrush to neatly apply a uniform coat of primer to your furniture. Let the primer dry for 24 hours.
- 4
  Open and stir the high-gloss paint. Use a clean brush to paint the piece. When you have applied a complete coat of paint, let it dry thoroughly.
- 5
  Use the brush to apply a second coat of paint to the furniture, being sure your application is smooth and even. Let the piece dry completely, and make any touch-ups, if needed.

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