How To Protect Painted Furniture From Scratches

Install a kick plate to prevent unintended scratches.

How to protect painted furniture from scratches. I suggest removing with a sander and removing down enough to give a rough surface on the dresser. However unless the directions specify oil-based polyurethane is used for stained surfaces. If your piece is going to be seeing a lot of use you need to put a good topcoat on it.

A clear polyurethane topcoat can seal your painted wood surfaces and protect them from damage if properly applied. With a paint sprayer with a paintbrush with a wax brush with a rag or with an applicator sponge. Then paint and add your wax.

A good topcoat will make your paint job stronger and hold up against little circuses that may be roaming around. Install the moulding one-third of the way up the wall or 32 to 36 inches above the floor. If the glides arent compatible with the feet resort to an outdoor rug -- or maybe a bunch of inexpensive tennis balls that youve sprayed to match the chairs.

Baseboard moulding and chair rails will not only protect your walls from scratches but they also have an aesthetic function. Applying a varnish on top of a paintwork helps the cleaning and maintenance of the furniture. Find a more scratch-resistant surface.

With this step you can also use a paint sprayer or a high-quality paintbrush. Grab that handy dandy little yellow sponge again and sponge your clear top coat over your painted furniture. I am so glad it turned out just as lovely as the first time I refinished this old table.

If the primer says it can be used on top of existing paint youll still want to make sure the surface is smooth. Follow these steps to seal painted wood with a clear polyurethane coating. These varnishes also make it easier to clean painted wooden furniture.