Painting IKEA Furniture

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IKEA furniture is totally paintable...you just need to know a few things first.

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START WITH

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Primer is what allows paint to stick to an IKEA surface

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One to two coats of primer should work. Let it dry and then continue...

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Next apply your favorite paint!

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Always finish with one to two coats of sealer

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After

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Painting IKEA Furniture

IKEA furniture is totally paintable...you just need to know a few things first.

START WITH

Primer

The key is to

Primer is what allows paint to stick to an IKEA surface

One to two coats of primer should work. Let it dry and then continue...

One to two coats of primer should work. Let it dry and then continue...

Next apply your favorite paint!

Always finish with one to two coats of sealer

After

BEFORE

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