How do i paint my ikea furniture? Coffee table and dining table plus chairs?

Question by Emmy K: How do i paint my ikea furnishings? Coffee table and dining table as well as chairs?
Im a woman .. And i dont have any men about to inquire how to paint furnishings or what stuff to obtain..

I have an IKEA coffee table ( LACK) and an ikea dining table with 4 chairs ( JOKKMOKK)..

ALL Items ARE IN THAT UNFINISHED BIRCH Result Color.. Id like to paint them walnut or cherry

Here are the pics and details..

http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/merchandise/80086575?ddkey=ProductDisplay

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10065958?ddkey=ProductDisplay



I cant manage to acquire new stuff but so id like some in depth assist , step by step on how to paint all these six pieces and just what stuff to buy and what brand..

( like sandpaper grit , primer brand oil based or other?, paint brand , oil or drinking water or shellac or no matter what!, paint brushes or rollers, varnish brand etc?)
Im not afraid of the time it will take or the energy.. But i have totally no clue as to what stuff to purchase , what makes and how to actually paint!
And as i said , no guys about to ask!
All help will be appreciated! Many thanks in advance!
By step by action particulars i suggest, everything! Like how to sand etc till how to apply the ultimate coat of varnish or paint or whatever!
dear allee k.. thanks for the data.. unwell head to ikea itself to get the cherry walnut paint. Should i get oil paint or some other? do i want a primer?..
can you consider a appear at the attached pics n backlinks and the supplies used in the furnishings and lemme know if its paintable? Thanks!


Finest answer:

Solution by saaanen
I don't feel you are going to get an adequate reply here. Just go to a hardware shop and ask any person there. They will shop with you and reveal what you need and how to use it.

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