Metal furniture and ornaments are popular because they’re durable, but the longer a piece lasts, the older its look can become. Fortunately, everything from chairs and lamps to shelving and hardware ...

If you’ve got something difficult to paint, something that's out of the ordinary, chances are good that somebody makes a specialized spray paint to coat it. There are paints to spray automotive ...

Q Can you give us any advice on how to paint old metal furniture? -- Sara, Milwaukee. A Buy a packet of very fine wet/dry sandpaper for metal, a can of aerosol spray metal primer, and a can or two of ...

Q: I found an old table and chair set at a thrift store, but the finish is scratched up and I’m not a huge fan of the current color. I’d like to spray paint the set to give it new life and help it ...

The telltale signs of a bad spray-paint job are easy to spot. Stripes of uneven coverage, paint buildup in the corners, a stray hair in the finish—the list goes on. Worst of all is the dreaded run, an ...