Can you paint over stained wood? You sure can—with the right steps. Learn how to prime, sand and seal stained surfaces for a beautiful, durable finish and other tips for painting wood furniture.

Q: My childhood dresser is beautiful but the wood stain looks faded. I’d love to update it with fresh paint and new hardware, but I’ve heard that you can’t get good results painting over stain.

Painting over the stain on cabinets. July 28, 2010. By Jeanne Huber. Q I stripped my oak kitchen cabinets from their original whitewashed color and (unsuccessfully) stained them orangy brown.

I want to paint over all this wood. I plan to sand and clean the surfaces thoroughly, apply a coat of a stain-killing primer or sealer, then apply two coats of oil-base enamel. I don`t know if the ...

Q: Is it possible to paint over wood stained a dark walnut color? There is so much of it in our house – cabinets, trim and so forth. I don’t want to have to sand them. A: There is no need to ...

You can paint over stained siding if the stain is latex. If it is an oil stain, I would check with the manufacturer first. I applied a pigmented stain to my house for years.

Q: New doorway with new casing and new skim coat on the wall. Should I stain casing (walnut) first or paint (light green) wall first? I’m thinking I can paint over stain on wall but can&#8217… ...

A: Painting over a stain is often the best way to go, especially in a case like yours, where the stain is old and probably tenacious. Painting is also a good solution when you aren’t sure what ...

I think your best bet is to remove all loose latex paint by scraping and sanding, then apply a coat of Bulls-Eye 1-2-3 primer-sealer, which is sold at many home centers and paint stores. When the ...

The paint, over time, also can become scratched by pool furniture, potted plants, toys and items common in pool areas. ... the paint or stain may interfere with the new finish adhering to the deck.

Wood that's stained a natural hue is easily updated with the right primer and paint. With proper preparation, you can achieve an expert finish.