We have painted so many pieces of wood furniture with this paint and not only does it provide a flawless finish but it doesn t chip.
Best type of paint for bedroom furniture.
Never leave primer unpainted.
Plus there s no smell so i can paint furniture indoors.
If you choose a latex paint a latex primer is an excellent choice for most uses.
For furniture it s best to use a satin or semigloss finish in either a latex or an oil based paint.
It adheres easily to most surfaces and dries to a soft matte finish.
Chalk type paint is a thick paint with chalk and or minerals that doesn t require much prep and dries to a soft matte finish.
It goes on easily and blocks most stains but it doesn t have the odor of an oil based primer.
While all exterior latex paints contain a water base pigment binders resins and special additives that resist mildew fading and staining the best paint for furniture is labeled.
Chalk paint is a latex based paint that gives furniture and walls an ultra matte finish that s easy to distress.
Oil based paint also sometimes called alkyd paint is a durable type of paint for furniture.
After comparing several pieces over time we found that the best furniture paint is sherwin williams pro classic.
It s water based and comes in a variety of sheens ranging from flat to gloss.
It s my personal favorite for painting furniture because i m basically a lazy painter.
Always paint furniture from the top down because if any paint gets on the bottom of the piece it will be covered with the final coat.
Desk painted with chalk paint.
The best i have found is a diy chalk paint and it is much cheaper than the fancy brands.
For purely decorative furniture opt for latex paint with a flat finish.
Here is the recipe.
4 oz of calcium carbonate.
Interior paint i usually use acrylic paint or a paint without primer i find that certain paints primer can make the texture gummy but different brands may not have that problem.
For the marble effect apply oil based gray paint by pouncing the natural bristle brush for a soft mottled look.
It creates an easy to clean surface that holds up well.
Unfinished wood water based latex paint with a gloss or semi gloss sheen works best for furniture that gets a lot of use.
However this durability comes at a cost oil based paints are usually more expensive take longer to dry and have high levels of vocs that require abundant ventilation.