How To Paint Furniture With Spray Paint

Painting furniture with spray paint is a great way to update its look and feel. It's a relatively easy and inexpensive project that can be completed in a few hours. Here are the steps on how to paint furniture with spray paint:

Materials

Furniture
Sandpaper
Primer
Spray paint
Clear sealer
Drop cloths
Safety glasses
Respirator

Instructions

Prepare the furniture. Remove any hardware from the furniture. Sand the furniture to remove any dirt, grime, or old paint. If the furniture is particularly dirty, you may need to wash it with a degreaser.
Prime the furniture. Apply a coat of primer to the furniture. This will help the paint to adhere to the furniture and will prevent the paint from chipping or peeling. Allow the primer to dry completely.
Spray paint the furniture. Shake the can of spray paint well. Hold the can about 6-8 inches away from the furniture and spray in even, sweeping motions. Apply multiple thin coats of paint, allowing each coat to dry completely before applying the next.
Seal the furniture. Once the paint is dry, apply a coat of clear sealer to the furniture. This will help to protect the paint from scratches and wear. Allow the sealer to dry completely.
Reattach the hardware. Once the sealer is dry, you can reattach the hardware to the furniture.

Tips

Use a drop cloth to protect the area around the furniture from overspray.
Wear safety glasses and a respirator to protect yourself from the fumes from the spray paint.
Test the spray paint on a piece of scrap wood before applying it to the furniture. This will help you to get the hang of the spray pattern and to avoid any mistakes.
Apply multiple thin coats of paint rather than one thick coat. This will help to prevent the paint from running or dripping.
Allow each coat of paint to dry completely before applying the next. This will help to prevent the paint from peeling or chipping.
Use a clear sealer to protect the paint from scratches and wear.