How to Paint Furniture | Beginner Friendly Nightstand Makeover

In this furniture flipping video, I’ll show you how to give some tired, thrifted nightstands a fresh new look with a simple coat of paint. Whether you're a beginner or have never made over a piece of furniture before, this beginner-friendly makeover is perfect for you. I’ll share my step-by-step process, from prepping the furniture to applying primer and paint, using affordable materials and tools. Follow along and learn how to transform your own furniture with this easy tutorial.

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[aaronwilliams]

Bestie. Can I give a video suggestion? I often have difficulty determining the types of surfaces to sand and how much sanding to do. For example in this video you did a very quick scuff sand and in some videos you spend 6 hours of labor sanding. How do I know how much sanding needs to be done on the various types of wood surfaces? Thanks!

[cookiepfeffer]

As someone who also has been refinishing furniture for year, I thought this was one of the best beginner tutorials I have ever seen. I get a lot of calls from friends who attempt this process who get some guidance from the paint stores. And their projects are a hot mess! ❣

[patriciawatkins]

You are a life saver. I live in an apartment without elevators and need to paint old heavy furniture instead of purchasing new furniture that i really can't afford. You have instilled confidence in me to tackle this project the right way. Thank you my dear!

[marcellax]

I literally just finished a large dresser yesterday. It’s real wood, so I sanded it down with a palm sander 60 grit/100 grit/220 grit. Thoroughly cleaned and primed with 1-2-3. Next day (yesterday), painted black, two coats, 2hours apart. This morning it looks fantastic. I’m waiting another 24 hours before I put drawers back in.

[elizabethlacky]

Wow, they came out awesome without groundbreaking construction techniques, 37 different tools, and years of experience! 👍

[kokomoh]

You are helping me believe that I can stain, paint and do repairs to a few pieces in my home. You explain your process so well. Then you show us through video how you physically do the work. The end results of your refinishing is beyond what I expect. You are creative and talented. Thank you for the time you take to make these videos. The details have made me want to attempt the same.

[tomnesterak]

Wow! Talk about turning two sow’s ears into silk purses. These look very high end now that you’ve worked your magic. Another great project (and video) Katie!

[clairewright]

Love the navy with the brass pulls, looks stylish and chic.

[carolwirsz]

Love the blue and brass together. Simple elegance.

[rcdk]

I have a cabinet that I purchased at auction which I've been planning to paint but kept putting off. After watching your video I feel more confident and ready to approach that project. Thanks for giving me a bit of oomph toward doing the job!

[mrsphilpickles]

I’m just getting started into flipping furniture, and I usually don’t comment on videos but I have to say your video has been the most helpful one I have seen yet! Iv watched probably 20 other videos so far to just drill the info into my brain and see peoples different techniques and tricks they do. Thank you so much for this video!

[nooncactus]

Those night stands turned out sooo nice. I love the color. They have more life in them now.

[juboo]

I sometimes watch other furniture flippers' videos, but I always come back to you. Watched every single video of yours.
With you I can rely on always getting a new, unique and tasteful design and really creative ideas. It's such a treat to watch.
All the best from Germany.

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[noahm]

2:30 wood filler
4:00 sander (or power sander ) the filler and surface
5:22 dry cloth to clean up the sander dust
5:52 Primer the surface
7:20 Remember to raise the piece during priming for bottom part
7:40 how to primer the detail part that the roller doesn’t fit
8:02 double primer
8:30 clean the hardware
9:00 fine sander to smooth out the primer (don’t leave any sander dust for best outcome )
9:32 pick the paint and color the first coat
13:56 sand the first coat
14:08 color the second and third coat

[dawnhertz]

Great video, thank you! My grand daughter has my parents (her great grandparents) bedroom suite bought in the mid 1940’s. I chickened out on painting it. Now I feel more confident but will start with the piece less used just to make sure I know what I’m doing.

[tanschi]

This is BEST beggines video on You Tube. It helped me with my first project after I had already done it wrong

[MrHuismeester]

They turn out to be beautiful !!! And the color is amazing. love this short workshop how to paint properly a piece off furniture !

[donnajoseph]

Hi Katie....I've been painting furniture for many years but I watched this anyway because I just knew I would learn something I didn't know from you....and I did. Thank you so much for your wonderful ideas!

[lindacsmith]

I never thought I would like those original pulls, but, with the new colors, they look great!