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Can I just paint over furniture?

13 years ago

My kitchen table, specifically. It's less than 2 years old but I am just not liking the color. It's brown (so are our cabinets and our hardwood floors). I want to break it up by painting it either black or white. I am wondering if I can just paint right over it.

If yes, what type of paint should I use?

Thanks for the help :)

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carljohn112
13 years ago
For best result sand it first
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