How to Paint Difficult Surfaces

Paint Pointers

Glass: Make sure the glass is clean and dry before you begin. Use a fine paintbrush and glass paint. Tip: Go slowly to avoid trapping air bubbles in the paint. Seal it with glass-paint varnish.

Metal: Clean the surface with a stiff wire brush to remove rust, then wipe with a cloth. Spray with metal primer; let dry. Apply several thin coats of a paint formulated with rust inhibitors. Tip: If you use spray paint, apply lightly to avoid runny drip marks.

Painted wood: Strip old paint using Ready-Strip, an eco-friendly paint and varnish remover that can peel away up to seven layers at a time (backtonatureprod.com). Sand rough areas and wipe away dust with a tack cloth. Apply two coats of primer, allowing it to dry between coats. Then brush on two coats of latex paint, following the direction of the wood grain. Seal with a coat of clear polyurethane to protect the finish.

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