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I have an enamel top kitchen set and would like to re-paint the chairs, and the legs of the table. Can I paint over the current paint rather than stripping first? What type of paint should I use?  Thank you

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Hi Patricia
Yes, you can paint over this set without stripping.
But prep the surface well by sanding with 120 grit sandpaper. Then remove dust with a tack cloth or slightly dampened rag.
I would use a semi gloss acrylic paint for this job.
Great project
Regards
Eileen

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