How to Paint Furniture Glossy

Place the furniture in a well-ventilated area.

Sand the furniture with fine-grit sandpaper and a hand sander until the finish is dull. Vacuum excess dust from the furniture and wipe it down with a tack cloth.

Pour latex primer into a paint tray and roll the foam paint roller into the primer. Use the roller to cover the entire surface of the furniture. A paintbrush can be used along corners and edges and around detail pieces. The layer of primer should be fairly thin and take one to two hours to dry.

Choose a glossy-finish latex paint and stir to mix thoroughly. Pour the paint into a paint tray, dip in the foam roller and roll a light coat of paint on the furniture. Work in small sections at a time, rolling in an "M" shape when possible. Use a 2-inch synthetic-bristle paintbrush for hard-to-reach areas. Wait for the first coat of paint to dry, then apply a second coat. Repeat as necessary until the furniture is covered with the glossy paint.

Wait for the paint to cure for a week before use.