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How can i paint over varnish or wood stain?

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lightly sand the surface first. then use an oil based primer, wich in return u can either go back with a latex based or oil based paint.

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How do you paint over an old kitchen cabinet that has been finished with wood stain and varnish?
Sand it first. That will allow the paint to adhere.
How do you paint over an old kitchen cabinet that has been finished with wood stain and varnish.?
theres 2 ways you can lightly sand over it. it give the paint some texture to hold on too. are you can kilt over it and that will allow you to paint over it
Can I put a wood stain over oil based paint?
It's impossible to use a stain OVER paint. the surface is already sealed and a stain needs to obsorb. the surface but stripped of any paint etc. first
Can you paint or varnish over vaneer?
You can but you will want to give the vaneer a light sanding first.
Can you paint over stained wood?
If you want the paint to stay on the peice of furniture your painting, get some fine sandpaper and rough up your surface first. This will guarentee your paint wont flake off. Hope this helps.