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I like to DIY and paint my coffee table tops, Tv console and shoe cabinets. I read those overseas webbies that speak of using latex paint... or satin interior paint and top with coats of clear polyurethane so that the table tops are durable. Really clueless what all these are. Can anyone enlighten me on the types of paint Cos so far I only know of using those High Gloss Nippon paint for wood and metal alike. Anyone schooled in local terms for paint jobs and able to educate me a few tips on DIY painting jobs at home. Thanks!