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Starter kit · 8 pages + 2 checklists

Paint Your First Piece With Confidence

New to furniture painting? This is your complete starter kit: the three mistakes that wreck a first paint job, the simple Prep-Paint-Protect system, a Fusion supply checklist, and a beginner brush guide, all in one place.

Checklist · 4 pages

The No-Fail Furniture Prep Checklist

The number one reason paint jobs peel is prep. This one-page checklist walks you through clean, degloss, and dewax in the right order, and tells you exactly when you can skip sanding.

Cheat sheet · 5 pages

15 Can't-Miss Fusion Color Combos

Stop second-guessing your colors. Fifteen proven pairings sorted by mood, from Coastal Calm to Moody Vintage, with the exact Fusion colors we stock in the studio.

Shopping tool · 3 pages + phone card

Thrift Store Furniture Scorecard

Is that flea market dresser a diamond or a dud? Score any piece in ten quick checks before you hand over a dime, plus a walk-away list and the hidden gems most people skip.

Mini guide · 6 pages

First Coat Confidence: 10 Mistakes That Ruin a Paint Job

Thick coats, wrong brush, skipped topcoat. Learn the ten most common mistakes and the simple fix for each, with a troubleshooting chart for streaks, bubbles, and tacky finishes.

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