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Best Spray Paint for Wood FurnitureBest-of

Best Spray Paint for Wood Furniture

Six aerosols sprayed on oak, pine, and poplar test doors and a real thrifted dresser. Top pick: Rust-Oleum Universal All Surface for the trigger, the fan, and the film.

July 27, 2026Best Spray PrimersBest-of

Best Spray Primers

Six aerosol primers tested on knotty pine, glossy laminate, bare steel, and rigid plastic. Top pick: Zinsser B-I-N Shellac-Base Primer Spray for stain-blocking and grip.

July 27, 2026Best Stain-Blocking PrimersBest-of

Best Stain-Blocking Primers

Six stain-blocking primers tested on water rings, nicotine, cedar tannin, marker, and grease. Top pick: Zinsser B-I-N Shellac-Base Primer for interior stains.

July 27, 2026Best Textured Paint and Texture AdditivesBest-of

Best Textured Paint and Texture Additives

Six texture additives and textured paints tested on drywall, stair treads, and furniture panels for grit, hide, and roller behavior. Top pick: Homax Sand.

July 27, 2026Best TSP Substitutes and Pre-Paint CleanersBest-of

Best TSP Substitutes and Pre-Paint Cleaners

Six TSP substitutes and pre-paint cleaners tested on greasy cabinet doors, smoke-filmed drywall, and chalked siding. Top pick: Krud Kutter Pre-Paint Cleaner.

July 27, 2026Best Tub and Tile Refinishing KitsBest-of

Best Tub and Tile Refinishing Kits

Five tub refinishing kits tested on cast-iron, porcelain, and fiberglass panels for adhesion, hardness, and hot-water soak. Top pick: Rust-Oleum Tub & Tile Refinishing Kit.

July 27, 2026Best Water Based PolyurethaneBest-of

Best Water Based Polyurethane

Six water-based polyurethanes brushed on oak, maple, and painted MDF, then abraded, water-ringed, and checked for yellowing. Top pick: General Finishes High Performance.

July 27, 2026Best Whiteboard Paint for Home OfficesBest-of

Best Whiteboard Paint for Home Offices

Five dry erase coatings tested on primed drywall for ghosting, glare, and erase quality after 7-day marks. Top pick: Rust-Oleum Specialty Dry Erase Paint.

July 27, 2026Best Wood Touch-Up MarkersBest-of

Best Wood Touch-Up Markers

Six wood touch-up markers tested on oak, walnut, and prefinished laminate scratches. Top pick: Minwax Wood Finish Stain Marker for stained interior wood.

July 27, 2026How to Spray Paint Brass FixturesProject

How to Spray Paint Brass Fixtures

Spray paint brass light fixtures, cabinet pulls, curtain rods, and vent covers so the finish holds: the lacquer problem, the primer that grabs plating, and the color that suits your light.

July 27, 2026How to Spray Paint Door HardwareProject

How to Spray Paint Door Hardware

Spray paint door knobs, levers, and hinges so the finish survives daily hands: how to degrease and scuff plated metal, which primer grabs, and the clear coat that decides everything.

July 27, 2026How to Spray Paint a Lamp: Base and Shade MakeoverProject

How to Spray Paint a Lamp: Base and Shade Makeover

Spray paint a lamp base and shade without runs, blotches, or a wrecked socket: what to tape off, which primer your base needs, and the recoat window that ruins finishes.

July 27, 2026