Repainting a wooden furniture: ideas and tips

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How repainting a piece of furniture in wood ? Discover what you need to know to choose a suitable paint for your furniture, old or new, in varnished wood or raw. The decision to repaint a piece of furniture is practical, economical and ecological for two reasons: you avoid investing in new furniture and give you a second life to the old.

Repainting a wooden furniture: ideas and tips

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Depending on the appearance you want to revamp your furniture, you have several choices of paint. There is the paint for furniture with a classic acrylic base, but also, very trendy, effect paint with multiple finishes effect metal, leather, patina, aged …

Repaint wooden furniture: double finish for an original effect

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Before starting the application of the paint, remember to clean the furniture with a little water and soap. For stains, it is possible to degrease them with alcohol to burn. If your furniture has cracks, you can fill them with wood pulp found in stores. If it is a dresser with drawers, they must be removed and cleaned in their turn. Next, prepare the surface by sanding with fine-grained sandpaper in the direction of the fiber, then remove any dust that has settled on it with a damp sponge and allow to dry.

Wooden cabinet repainted in black and white

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In order for the paint to adhere more easily to your furniture, apply a coat of primer with a paint roller, thinking of the corners and other nooks. Let your furniture dry for four hours. Once your furniture is completely clean and dry, you can start the next step: painting.

Wall cupboard repainted in green with pretty handles

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The choice of paint color depends on the style of your interior. Choosing a color that will suit both your furniture and the room in which it will be placed is important. If your piece lacks color and you want to add a little, why not paint your furniture in a bright color?

Repainted wooden table with matte finish

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Painting the furniture all at once is important. Be sure to also apply the paint on all the parts that make it up: drawers, recesses and others. Before passing the second layer, let the furniture dry for a few hours. The second layer applied, you can let your imagination speak and add effects: change the color of the handles, make peas or other effects.

Wooden furniture repainted in orange with doors decorated with geometric wallpaper

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Repainting your furniture is a good way to change the mood and refresh your interior at a small price. This requires at least a full day to complete the task.

Large vintage dresser with drawers repainted in blue

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A beautiful contrast: blue furniture and black wrists

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Be sure to also apply the paint on all the parts that make up the piece of furniture

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Wooden coffee table with matte finish

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Commode in light blue with glossy handles

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Dresser with vintage mirror repainted in blue

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Rustic wood coffee table

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Frame and small wooden furniture repainted in contrasting colors

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Garden chairs painted in light colors

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Cabinet with interior drawers repainted in blue / purple with lacquered finish

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Beautiful vintage wooden dresser with authentic handles repainted in yellow

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White dresser with lacquered effect

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Wooden chest of drawers with matte finish and authentic handles

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Idea of ​​painting for the furniture of the nursery

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Vintage dresser in yellow with pretty handles

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Idea layout of the entrance with large dresser repainted in white

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Furniture with aged effect

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Authentic table repainted in blue

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Rustic wood furniture repainted with matte effect

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Office painted in Marsala color

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Dark wood chest of drawers

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Dresser with drawers repainted in light green

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Green paint

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Cabinet with aged effect and red handles

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Authentic chest of drawers ready to be repainted

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Small wooden stool repainted in matt white

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