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What to do to prep bookcase prior to painting?

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B J asked:


I have a particle board bookcase that has an ultra thin woodgrain veneer that is shiny, slick and glossy. What should I do to prepare the surface for painting?

Sarah
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    One Response to “What to do to prep bookcase prior to painting?”

    1. divacolour2 on April 7th, 2008 11:36 pm

      For darker wood color paint to lightly sand it if your looking for darker wood color paint to paint it before you attempt to take the magic word.