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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.

Read on to learn how to get great results when painting over wood stain. Always prepare the wood before you paint over stain. Before you prep, determine the type of wood stain (oil- or water-based ...

here's the best way to get a good-looking result by painting over stained wood. Start by sanding the surface with a random-orbital sander and 150-grit paper. Use a fine-grit sanding sponge to get ...