Make It Stick
$9
Paint can look completely fine and still scratch, chip, or scrape off way too easily.
The frustrating part is that by the time you notice, you may have already painted the whole piece.
This guide walks you through the exact order I use before and during painting, so my finish stays where I put it when real life hits it.
Inside this guide, you'll learn how to:
Clean and degrease so paint can actually bond
Scuff an existing finish without sanding to bare wood
Choose between a bonding primer and a stain-blocking primer
Sand your primer so paint lays down smooth
Pick a paint that's built for furniture and cabinet wear
Give each coat the time it needs
Treat a fresh finish while it cures, because dry is not cured
It ends with a one-page cheat sheet of the whole order, plus the exact products I use at each step.
8 pages. Designed to save to your phone or print for your workspace.