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Prime Old Furniture

You can achieve a much smoother finish on wood by using furniture concealer or wood filler to prime it before painting. This is easy to use and provides an excellent base layer for painting. But first, sand the wood lightly to create a smooth surface. Then, apply a thin coat of the furniture concealer with a clean cloth and let it dry completely. The product's creamy consistency will fill any imperfections in the wood surface and add strength to the structure.

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Priming older wooden furniture is all the more important as these tend to have tons of knots, dents, bumps, etc., that make painting difficult. In such scenarios, you'll be glad you took the time to prime.