My favorite paint for wood furniture is Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch Semi-Gloss (view on Amazon). This paint is thinner than ordinary paint, which makes it easier to achieve a smooth finish.

5. Stain or Paint the Wood Now, your wood furniture is ready for a new coat of paint or a new stain finish. Apply your selected stain or pain following the instructions on the paint.

Regardless of whether your wood paneling is solid or veneer, it’s pretty easy to paint. If you’ve ever painted a piece of wood furniture, you’re probably already familiar with the basic ...

The good news is you can paint those cabinets yourself and do it for very little money. You'll only need paint, primer and a few additional small tools that shouldn't amount to more than $20.

Working time: 3 weeks Total time: 4 to 6 weeks Skill level: Beginner Project cost: $1,800 to $13,000 A fresh coat of exterior paint can revitalize a home’s look. Regular painting is also a ...

Paint first, install later For a new project, paint the trim before you adhere it to the wall—you’ll save yourself the headache of worrying about getting trim paint on the wall.

All this makes settling on the right paint for your home's exterior a challenge. That said, a little research plus a few handy rules of thumb will make the process much more manageable.

If you’ve got something difficult to paint, something that's out of the ordinary, chances are good that somebody makes a specialized spray paint to coat it. There are paints to spray automotive ...