If apiece of wood furniture is varnished, can i just paint right over it?

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If apiece of wood furniture is varnished, can i just paint right over it or any special advice?

asked Nov 24, 2018 at 3:44

dua fatima

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The sheen of the varnish needs to come off first. That can be done best in my opinion with sand paper, 175-grit would be good.

answered Nov 24, 2018 at 4:17

Paul Logan

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And then I'd still use a good bonding primer.
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