Instead of soaking into porous surfaces like oil-based paint, latex paint bonds to the surface layer of furniture. As a result, this layer of paint can be damaged relatively easily. For better results, prep the surface with sanding and a primer—and know that you might have touch-ups to do in the future. Reclaiming vintage furniture or giving newer pieces old-world charm has led to a rise in popularity for chalky paint. This water-based paint typically has latex as its base, but delivers a thicker, buildable texture.
Some people have even found success making their own chalky paint, but the best and most consistent results come from buying a commercially available formula. Unlike other more conventional paint for furniture , there can be a bit of a learning curve when first using chalky paint. It dries fast, which is a plus, but also means that brush strokes can be seen if you revisit an area for touch-up once the paint has started to dry. Prepare to practice some, or be flexible in the overall look of the finished product.
Chalky painting furniture has become a very popular thing to do, so even the learning process can become an enjoyable and rewarding hobby. Chalky paint can be sanded or distressed to create a weathered look, so the product is popular among people looking for a more "vintage" or " shabby chic " look. Best For: Refinishing antique pieces or achieving a rich, matte look on furniture that you use every day.
This non-toxic paint is made from milk protein with an activator, typically lime or Borax. Color pigments are added to change the tint of the paint. Milk paint for furniture is popular for its eco-friendly ingredients with no chemicals or added fumes.
In fact, this paint has a long history of use for painting furniture, houses, and more before commercial paint was widely available. It can be used on a wide variety of surfaces, but you should know that the finish can vary and sometimes is inconsistent in terms of saturation.
This is also important on smooth surfaces like glass or plastic. Add water to mix up the amount of paint you need, and store the rest for later use or touch-ups. A top coat of wax or oil may be necessary to preserve the finish. Best For: Furniture that you want to appear antiqued, weathered, or distressed.
Acrylic paint is another water-based type of paint for furniture that is closely related to latex paint. So much of furniture painting is trial and error.
Here are a few more posts that might help you on your furniture painting journey! For years, I wondered if there was a difference between the different levels of paint available at the home improvement store.
Being a budget decorator and remodeler, I usually just bought what was on sale, or one of the lower grades of paint. This past year, I was painting a very large, very red wall and knew I needed to put different types of paint to the test. Join the subscriber list to receive one to two emails per month with updates from the blog. PLUS, you'll gain access to my printables and graphics library. Every new design I create will be added here, and you'll have free access - forever!
Thank you for putting this guide together! I am a total newbie to furniture painting, and am almost ready to start my first teeny project, painting an old desk chair from my childhood. This info will help me figure out which paint to use. This dresser was already stripped once and refinished only with coats of a polyurethane top, no stain. My plan is to strip it, sand it, prime it and paint it white. Id like it to have some sheen maybe between an eggshell and satin.
My question is, what paint would be best for this job? Should I also give it a protective top coat, if so, what product? How many coats of each thing? Should I sand at all between coats? Thank you in advance. Hi Beatriz! I have a couple ideas of what I would do to get the type of finish you want. As far as the paint, I would recommend General Finishes paint. With that being said, they are more expensive, so that is definitely something to consider. I always lightly sand between paint coats, but not after the final coat.
Same goes with the topcoat. Sorry for the lengthy response. I hope it was helpful! Let me know if you have other questions, and best of luck on your dresser! Jenny is right-on! I tried using Minwax Polycrylic and it was awful. I only did a small section before stopping and returning it to Home Depot. I then went to my neighborhood professional paint store and asked what they recommend for a top coat poly. He said, General Finished High Performance. I told him I tried Minwax and he said that is the worst product now.
They used to be great but he said that the company was sold and ever since- the quality has been horrible. BTW- GF has a flat option, too, if you want the flat, matte look. Thank you for this post. Oh well, I can always do over. Yes, you definitely can!
Plus, it was on a piece that was going to be thrown away anyway, so no harm! Feel free to check it out and enter to win — you might be able to paint your table for free!! This is a fantastic post!! Love it. Just pinned it to one of my biggest DIY group boards because people should read this!
The older weathered look is one of my favorite things to have on my furniture. Yes, milk paint is definitely the one I would say is for you! Thanks for visiting! I just embarked on my first chalk paint project. I am painting a laminate bedroom set. I decided to paint over the AS pure white with a flat latex deeper color Brandon Beige that I had on hand to provide a better base for the next color.
Then I mixed the flat latex with the pure white AS chalk paint- half and half- and painted the entire set. The color is perfect- and what I thought was brilliant to begin with- now I wonder if I have made a big mistake by using the latex on the furniture- though mixed with chalk pain.
Do you have any experience with mixing chalk paint with latex? Also- what do you think would be best for the finish- wax or a varathane? As for the finish, wax will give a very low sheen, soft finish, and any type of poly will give a shinier finish with a little more durability. Good luck finishing up your piece! Jenny, Thanks for an excellent explanation of the different paint types.
Happy furniture painting! Thanks for all the tips here Jenny. I had no idea about all those details and my next attempt with chalk paint is to paint a part of a rug with it, not the whole thing, just on the sides. Any thoughts?? Thanks for linking up at Sweet Inspiration 2, have a fantastic weekend! Let me know how it goes! When using chalk paint, such as ASCP, you just use a spray bottle with water in it.
Mix paint about water: :paint. Yes, that makes it very watery. Thick layers will result in chipped paint on fabric. So, just spray water, paint with watered down paint, wait for the layer to dry, lightly sand. It may take up to 6 coats to get the paint opaque, so be patient. After final coat- soft wax. It looks beautiful now. I forgot to mention- you can also paint other materials such as leather! YES- you can paint leather with chalk paint! The process is the same as above for fabric.
I wax about 2 layers for areas that are not used as much outside back and side of chairs and 3 layers of soft wax on the seat, back and arms. Is it possible to turn gloss latex paint into the chalk paint to use on the top of a dining table? I would probably just paint it with a more matte paint and then cover it with a top coat. Good luck! This post is amazing! That being said, I had no idea what paint to go with. This post has helped a ton, thank you so much!!! Thank you so much for this post.
This was so helpful! They have the wood butcher block tops and hunger green legs! I am going to look into the General Finishes paints now. I wonder if they are durable enough for the chair seats? They need to be sanded and a new coat of poly at least. It would be so much easier just to paint them! I can totally picture your kitchen table set! But, just to be safe, you could add a topcoat which should really be fine. Because you are doing chairs, you might actually want to splurge and just get a couple of cans of clear topcoat Polyacrylic or another acrylic based topcoat.
It will save you a lot of time in the long run, because painting poly on spindles is no fun at all. Oh, one more thing. Good luck!! I am painting a dresser and thinking of going with the acrylic milk paint — do you have a favorite brush or roller you like to use?
I actually just use regular paint brushes from the hardware store and they always work well for me. Good luck on your dresser! Have you tried Repurpose Recolor paint yet? To avoid sun-related fading and fend off wear-and-tear from outdoor elements, seal painted furniture with a clear, exterior-grade, water-based polyurethane top coat e.
A top coat of clear polyurethane, while not required on seldom-used furniture in low-traffic spaces, will deter minor dents on workhorse pieces like coffee tables in family rooms and other high-traffic areas of the home. Designed to self-distress i. While the paint comes in an array of traditional colors, is usually free of VOCs, and gives off only a mild earthy scent, it has a slightly longer dry time than latex paint, at two to four hours.
Seal milk-painted furniture with a water-based wax top coat e. Simply wipe down the furniture with a rag saturated in soapy water, pat it dry, and then load and take up your paintbrush. Chalk paint emits minimal VOCs and fumes and is most commonly sold in white to pale, whimsical hues such as powder blue. I absolutely love Purdy brushes. Make sure you use one wax brush for clear wax and a separate wax brush for your dark wax.
This section will be updated to include other brands and products of furniture paint mentioned by readers. More reviews will be coming on these paint. Stay tuned! There really is no best paint for furniture. All of them require little to no sanding, no primer, and work on everything from wood, plastic, metal, glass—you name it. My advice would be to try your hand at all of them and see what you like best.
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I use their Varnish for a top coat for more protection than wax; it looks great and has a soft sheen. I have also used Chalk Paint many times without re-waxing even after several years. In fact, I find that re-waxing is totally unnecessary. Annie Sloan is nearly impossible to get near me while Jolie is sold at a few retailers. Thanks very much. Love your blog. Your email address will not be published.
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