From scraping to sanding to priming to painting, it’s delightful once you figure out how to avoid the pitfalls. Painting an old chair: harder than it looks. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan ...

Chalk paint makes it easy to give tired furniture a fresh, vintage-inspired makeover without heavy prep work. With techniques like distressing, layering, and glazing, you can create a timeless, rustic ...

Giving IKEA furniture a fresh coat of paint sounds easy enough, but the many failed DIY projects out there suggest otherwise. To get you on the right track — and save you hours wasted on an ...

Painting is the fastest way to turn flat-pack pieces into custom-looking furniture, and IKEA’s simple lines make it especially forgiving for DIYers. With the right prep, products, and inspiration, you ...

One of the easiest ways to give an old piece of furniture a fresh new look is by painting it. But if you’re not a painting professional or are new to the challenging world of DIY, painting furniture ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. When it comes to furniture, a fresh coat of paint can be all ...

What is it about DIY furniture makeovers that seem so intimidating? You've been meaning to dress up that old dresser, wooden chair, or boring bar stool for a while now, but you're not even sure where ...