How to Paint Furniture Silver

Painting your existing furniture is an easy and inexpensive way to add new life to your home decor. For a different look, try painting it silver.

Things You'll Need

• Furniture
• Silver spray paint (appropriate to the surface to be painted i.e. paint for plastic or wood)
• Cardboard or an old sheet to cover your workspace

Instructions

Prep Your Furniture for Painting

1. Remove large paint chips, debris or any residue on the furniture. Clean the furniture with a damp cloth and let dry before painting.

2. If the furniture can be disassembled and reassembled easily, for a more professional look, take the furniture apart to paint the pieces individually.

3. Per the spray paint instructions, begin painting the furniture. Follow the manufacturer's instructions regarding the application process and dry time.

Tips & Warnings

• Experiment with painting only the top or base of a table for an interesting look. Use stencils or different types of spray paint, such as crackling, matte or glossy finishes.

• Try painting smaller pieces of furniture first, painting an entire dining room table may be overwhelming. Use your best judgment and inspiration from magazines.