How to Paint Wood Furniture With Metallic Spray Paint

Clean the wood to remove grease, wax and dirt.

Fill chips and dents with wood filler that you can paint and sand. Let dry.

Rub medium to coarse sandpaper over the surface to remove old paint and to smooth out imperfections. Wrap the sandpaper around chair or table legs to sand more efficiently.

Wipe the wood down with a tack cloth, or a plain cloth doused with mineral spirits, to capture residue from the sanding process.

Spread a drop cloth under the furniture.

Spray primer on the wood to create an even surface for the paint. Wear rubber gloves and a dust mask while you do this. Let the primer dry according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Put on the gloves and dusk mask. Apply a thin, even coat of metallic paint over the primed wood, holding the can roughly 10 inches from it. Keep the can moving with a gentle, sweeping motion to create a smooth, hard-looking surface. Set the furniture aside to dry as long as necessary, following the manufacturer's directions.

Sand the wood piece with extra-fine sandpaper before applying a second coat of paint. Wipe away the sanding dust with a tack cloth.

Spray a second coat of paint on the furniture. Let it dry, then evaluate the level of coverage and sheen. Apply an additional coat only if the first two coats do not produce the desired look.