1 Clean the piece of furniture using sugar soap. Leave to dry. There's no need to sand, as this step-by-step is designed to encourage texture and character.
2 Prime the piece, but only if you think bleed-through will be a problem (where the oils within the wood are sucked up by the paint). If in doubt, you can always do a test first on the underside or back.
3 Remove any hardware (or leave on if you would like to paint over them and incorporate them into the design).
4 Paint on two coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure using the chalk paint brush and a stippling technique to add texture and character - this will also ensure an even finish all over, without brushstrokes.
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