There is a lot of debate around painted wood in the world of interiors. Some people can only appreciate the pure simplicity of smooth and exposed grain. Which is absolutely fine if you're the lucky recipient of antique mahogany furniture worn smooth by the hands of your ancestors. If you're like me and the family home is in another country, or if you're on a budget, painted furniture is a good way of making cheap IKEA or pre-fab pieces look a little less factory and a lot more individual. However, although this is an easy little bit of DIY that can make a big difference to a room in just a weekend, most people fail to prep properly and so the paint does stick. So here you are sports fans, another London Lisbonite DIY guide: How to paint wooden bedside tables.
1. Pick a table, any bedside table. As you're going to paint them, I'd suggest that IKEA should be your first stop.
2. Remove any handles, drawers and knobs. And doors if you can manage it.
3. Sand every surface. Yes, it's boring and it's tempting to skip or whizz over this step but believe me if you don't do this properly, the paint won't hold. 
4. Apply a generous layer of undercoat. Most of them say that they dry in thirty minutes. They're lying. You need to leave it for at least six hours to ensure you don't end up with any smearing. 
5. Paint slowly and carefully with a good quality paint. Farrow and Ball would always be my first choice. Don't worry about any brushmarks as they'll even themselves out but make sure you don't leave any drops or they'll dry in lumps. Leave the furniture to dry overnight before replacing any drawers. 
6. Step back and enjoy!
1. Pick a table, any bedside table. As you're going to paint them, I'd suggest that IKEA should be your first stop.
2. Remove any handles, drawers and knobs. And doors if you can manage it.
3. Sand every surface. Yes, it's boring and it's tempting to skip or whizz over this step but believe me if you don't do this properly, the paint won't hold. 4. Apply a generous layer of undercoat. Most of them say that they dry in thirty minutes. They're lying. You need to leave it for at least six hours to ensure you don't end up with any smearing. 5. Paint slowly and carefully with a good quality paint. Farrow and Ball would always be my first choice. Don't worry about any brushmarks as they'll even themselves out but make sure you don't leave any drops or they'll dry in lumps. Leave the furniture to dry overnight before replacing any drawers. 6. Step back and enjoy!
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