Let dry. I used Painter’s Touch primer to go under the light blue Rustoleum  enamel paint since it did not contain a primer. This following how-to guide can be applied to any wooden or plastic chair project. Thank you! Especially yellow. Do I need to use paint for wood or can I use any water, oil or chalk based paint? Once dry, you can paint again. Shake can vigorously for one minute after ball rattles. They were spray painted black and honestly need lots of TLC. :-). Otherwise, your paint could run and drip. :). Thank you for being brave with color. The process itself is relatively simple, requiring just a few basic tools and supplies. I’ve been collecting since 1994. Wood is strong and the perfect material that makes sturdy furniture, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be painted to fit into a decorating color scheme. I am wondering if you could update us on how they’ve held up since you painted them? You need to rough up the finish to remove the shine on the previous finish to provide some tooth so the paint has something to adhere to. I initially wanted to paint them with a brush. If you want to protect the paint without wrinkling the finish, use a brush on water-based poly like Minwax Polycrylic. The rest – cabinets, table, cushions, and now the chairs took time and elbow grease, but shows that when you have a vision, you can still get the look you desire even with a teeny budget if you take the time and effort to DIY. You can easily update a piece of wood furniture with paint! $200/each. love the chairs, going to try it myself tomorrow – questions- how much work do i need to do with the sand paper? For small pieces of furniture with lots of small surfaces and edges, I love the ease of spray paint. Thank you! Hi Laura – How long ago did you paint it? It cleans off dirt and grease that can mess up the painted finish. wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. But every now and then rules can be broken. I did not use a clear coat sealer. Steps. Some of the links on this blog are affiliate links. What is the best spray paint to paint wood kitchen chairs and how many cans are needed for one chair? $4.27/each. ", "The step-by-step method, including which products to use. Thank you! Your choice of colors are fantastic! I never would’ve thought to paint kitchen chairs different colors. I have difficulty avoiding drips on chairs when I hand paint them. I think this will work out well for this project. If you are not familiar with spray painting, you may want to read my Spray Paint FAQ page. *I’m painting the chairs a dove grey* I’d love to cut out an extra step! Have you tried distressing any chairs? Far from it! Sorry. It is a thick paint that you don’t stir. The best part about the makeover – I did not purchase any new furniture or accessories. Sounds like you are one busy and creative lady. When it’s dry, spray the surface with a few coats of paint. Thanks Polly :-) Here are the links to the tutorials on the banquette and cushions: Hi Diane, Painting Furniture: How To Get High Gloss Finish on Wood. It goes very fast. I have 5 chairs, but only use 3 around the table now. I quick 5 minute going over with 100 girt sandpaper in your hand or on a palm sanding block will be good enough. Again…BRAVO! How is your Daddy doing? Wipe away … If the surface is free from contaminants, a light sand will do the trick. "This article helped me very much. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/3\/3c\/Paint-an-Old-Wooden-Chair-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Paint-an-Old-Wooden-Chair-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/3\/3c\/Paint-an-Old-Wooden-Chair-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/aid1390409-v4-728px-Paint-an-Old-Wooden-Chair-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":334,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":528,"licensing":"