How to Cover Up Painting Mistakes on Furniture

Painting furniture can help you to create attractive and innovative pieces that suit your interior decor. With careful preparation and a methodical application technique, you can cover furniture with fresh paint to make the furniture appear almost new again. If, though, you apply the paint incorrectly, a little creativity will help you cover up mistakes and salvage the paint job.

Things You'll Need

• Sandpaper, 220-grit
• Tack cloth
• Paintbrush, 2-inch
• Latex primer
• Acrylic paint

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Stop painting immediately when you realize your mistake. Allow the paint to dry for at least 24 hours.

   • 2

     Sand the painted surface on the furniture.

   • 3

     Wipe the sanded surface thoroughly with the tack cloth to remove dust.

   • 4

     Load the 2-inch paintbrush with the latex primer. Apply the primer and allow it to dry completely.

   • 5

     Load the 2-inch paintbrush with acrylic paint and repaint the furniture, covering up the mistake. Allow the paint to thoroughly dry.