- 1). Sand the surface of the furniture with 150-grit sandpaper. Work slowly and move your hand in small circular strokes over the surface so you don’t miss a spot. Avoid rubbing it too vigorously, because your goal is not to remove all the varnish, but only the top layer of gloss and oil from the wood and roughen its surface.
- 2). Insert a fine-grit sanding sponge to reach crevices, corners or indentations on the varnished piece. Grasp the sponge firmly in your hand and continue to move it in a circular motion. Wipe the surface with a dry cloth or soft-bristled brush.
- 3). Prime the varnished surface using an exterior-grade, stain-killing primer. Pour the primer into a roller pan and soak the roller’s nap in it. Apply the primer overt the surface, moving in long vertical strokes. Overlap the edges of adjacent layers to ensure complete and uniform coverage. Apply the primer into tiny crevices with a small paintbrush. Let the primer dry according to the directions on the label.
- 4). Pour an exterior-grade oil-based or latex paint into a paint tray. Saturate the nap of a high-density roller into the paint and apply it over the surface, starting from one end to the other. Maintain a wet edge as move the roller in long vertical strokes. Incorporate the paint into tiny crevices or indentations using a 2-inch or smaller paintbrush.
- 5). Inspect the surface to ensure you haven’t missed any spots and paint over them. Let the paint dry overnight.
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