Learn How to Paint Unfinished Pine Furniture

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ANIKA'S DIY LIFE

Maybe you just finished building an awesome piece… or bought an unfinished pine furniture from Ikea.

After years of research, trial, and error, and painting a LOT of bare wood furniture, I have come up with a way to paint bare wood furniture that has been holding up really well.

How to Paint Unfinished Pine Furniture

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Materials

– Wood Putty – Sanding sponge or Random orbital sander – Tack cloth – BIN Primer – Disposable chip brush – Primer

Painting Unfinished Wood

Before you start out on a painting journey, make sure you have filled any pocket holes and imperfections with wood putty and sanded your unfinished wood furniture smooth.

Seal Knots in Wood

The main problem with unfinished wood furniture is the knots. If you build your own furniture, you know that you need to find lumber with the least knots.

Best Way to Seal Knots in Wood

Start by covering up the knots with wood putty. This will force all the little cracks and crevices to fill up with wood putty.

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