Painting Over Varnished Wood

What Paint Is Best for Painting Over Varnished Wood?

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Water-Based Paint

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Oil-Based Paint

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Chalk Paint

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How to Paint Varnished Wood

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Ensure you have all the necessary tools and supplies

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Clean the old varnished wood surface

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Assess the condition and repair any surface defects

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Strip or remove the varnish from the wood with sanding

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Apply a primer to improve the durability of the paint

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Now apply the paint to your newly primed wood surface

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