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.

A: Painting stained wood cabinets does involve some of the steps mentioned above. To achieve the best finish on cabinets, they should be painted with a paint sprayer. Spraying avoids brush marks ...

But unlike stained wood floors, paint sits on the surface and can wear away over time, or peel, chip, and crack. The good news is you can simply repaint every few years, ...

Always prepare the wood before you paint over stain. Before you prep, determine the type of wood stain (oil- or water-based) ...