How to Paint an Old Wooden Chair

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Wash the chair.. Sand the chair to create a smooth painting surface, if needed.. Fill any holes with wood putty.

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1

Wash the chair.

Step 1

Wash the chair.

2

Sand the chair to create a smooth painting surface, if needed.

Step 2

Sand the chair to create a smooth painting surface, if needed.

3

Fill any holes with wood putty.

Step 3

Fill any holes with wood putty.

4

Tack off the chair.

Step 4

Tack off the chair.

5

Pick a color or color scheme for your chair.

Step 5

Pick a color or color scheme for your chair.

6

Place the chair on a drop-cloth to protect the surface below from paint spatter

Step 6

Place the chair on a drop-cloth to protect the surface below from paint spatter and drips.

7

Apply Primer.

Step 7

Apply Primer.

8

Allow to dry and apply additional coats as needed.

Step 8

Allow to dry and apply additional coats as needed.

9

Apply your chosen paint.

Step 9

Apply your chosen paint.

10

Cover your newly painted wooden chair with a protective clear coat.

Step 10

Cover your newly painted wooden chair with a protective clear coat.

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