It really depends on the situation. If you can put your finger right through it or it's really soft, it may need to be removed and replaced before painting.
Use a furniture refinisher to dissolve the stain and scrub it away with a bit of steel wool. Although it still involves some scrubbing, this approach is less damaging to...
It's best to sand down the wood for a smooth finish. After, apply primer, sanding in between coats of primer in order to get a better adhesion to the paint....
You need to prepare the wood before you begin painting. Start by sanding the wood and then putting two layers of shellac on the piece to be safe. You can...
