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Learn how to get a professional paint finish every single time while repurposing old furniture.

Hexagon Shaped Coffee Table painted Turquoise with Gold Stenciling on Top

I really enjoy incorporating bright and bold furniture pieces in my home decor and I am definitely not one to shy away from taking design risks.

When I saw this table the first time around, I instantly fell in love with it.

It had this stunning lattice work on the front that really intrigued me.

I love the smooth finish of this furniture makeover and if you want to see a similar flip I did a few weeks ago then be sure to check out my Amazing Thrift Store Furniture Flip post.

Let’s just jump right into this transformation as I am sure that is why you are here.

Materials Needed to Paint Furniture Like A Professional

HomeRight Finish Max Sprayer

Liquid Gold Gilding

Ultra Cover Clear Gloss Spray

Arrow Stencil

White Primer Paint

Light Mint Green Paint

Here is how it looked Before.

Hexagon Shaped Thrift Store Coffee Table before it is painted

It had a couple of scratches on top and a little at the bottom but overall it was in a solid good condition.

Plus the price the guy was selling it for was a steal.

How To Paint Furniture Like a Professional: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Paint Supplies Needed to Transform a Thrift Store Furniture

The color palette I chose for my thrift store table was a light green paint color.

I also decided to stencil my table hence the arrow shaped stencil.

And the most important step is to always have a sealant or clear gloss spray finish.

Step 2

The key to getting an amazing professional finish is using the HomeRight Finish Max Sprayer.

I cannot tell you enough the perfectly smooth finish that this little guy gives every single time.

Plus you will be done with your project in under 30 minutes or even less.

Trust me it cuts the painting time in half.

I’ve used this paint sprayer on my Southwestern Table Makeover, Moroccan Table Makeover and Coffee Table Gets The Royal Treatment to name a few projects.

HomeRight Finish Max paint sprayer used to paint furniture

Step 3

First things first I painted the entire table in the color white.

In total I sprayed about two coats until I was satisfied with the way it looked.

The Idea to paint it white was so when I apply the light green paint it would show up true to color and not dark because the base which was wood is so dark to begin with.

Load up the paint sprayer and gently spray the entire table.

Hexagon Shaped Coffee Table spray painted white

Step 4

When the table was dry that is when I moved onto my next step.

I loaded the paint sprayer with the most beautiful almost Mint Green Paint.

Just like applying the white paint, with a gentle hand spray the entire table.

Let the table dry in between coats.

Step 5

At this point you can always stop and just enjoy the piece as is but I wanted to create a fun design element.

So I decided to stencil the top of the table and paint the front pulls with my favorite Liquid Gold Gilding.

Stenciling is a great way to add character to a furniture piece and you should check out How I Transformed Basic Ikea Lack Tables by Using a Stencil post.

The key to stenciling is to use the slightest paint and with a very light touch go all over the surface area you are stenciling.

Painting the front drawer pulls with Gold was a really good Idea.

I used a really thin paintbrush and went around the entire drawer pulls with Gold Paint.

I mean look at those stunning Results.

Thrift Store Table Drawer Pulls painted with Liquid Gold Gilding

Step 6

The last and most important step when the paint has fully dried is to seal the furniture.

I sprayed the top part with Rust-oleum Clear Gloss Spray.

I really wanted the top of table to have a glossy sheen finish hence why I went with a Gloss Spray.

Look at that Shine!

And there you have it.

All Done!

What do you guys think?

Hexagon Shaped Coffee Table with Lattice Work on the front painted Turquoise

Want to Remember this Project? Then Be sure to save this Step By Step Tutorial on How to Paint Furniture like a Professional to Your Favorite DIY Pinterest Board.