10/31/2022 0 Comments Chalk paint furniture![]() So, I say avoid oil based or alkyd paints on furniture and home trim. Which isn’t ideal when you are wanting a nice crisp white on furniture or wood trim in your home. Which is just another reason why they are not easy to use. Oil based paints also have special rules for safe disposal. In fact, some areas have outlawed their sale. We know now that breathing in those fumes is not good for you. They release strong fumes or gases for days or weeks after using them. You have to use Mineral Spirits or Paint Thinner to clean up oil based or alkyd paints.Īnd, oil based paints have high VOC’s. Oil Based paints provide a durable finish BUT take much longer to harden. That recipe will make your acrylic paint harden faster and easier to sand for distressing too. You can make acrylic paint dry and cure faster by mixing it into chalk paint with this DIY chalk paint recipe. So, if you want to distress and layer paints, use chalk paint instead. The one limitation is that it doesn’t sand well for distressed paint looks. I recommend using acrylic paint in an eggshell or satin sheen. For furniture, it’s probably best to always use a good water-based primer under latex and acrylic wall paints. It’s generally referring to use on walls. I usually ignore that when it comes to furniture. This Magnolia Homes by Kilz says it is a paint and primer in one. I really love the Magnolia Homes by Kilz line of Acrylic paints. So, acrylic wall paints are my preference over latex these days.Īcrylic paints are a great furniture paint for beginners. And, acrylic paints are more flexible than latex paints. So, they are ready to set things on within a day or two. So, you can use them to safely paint furniture indoors.Īcrylic Paints cure faster than latex, generally. They’re water-based, so easy to clean up with just water.Īcrylic paints also have low VOC’s, meaning they have low odor and don’t release dangerous fumes. They are easy to apply with a nylon brush, paint sprayer, or foam roller. Like latex paint, most interior acrylic wall paints can be used on furniture. You can see the Magnolia Homes by Kilz Acrylic Interior Paint I used on this DIY Kids Desk in this picture. That recipe will make your latex paint harden faster and easier to sand for distressing too. You can make latex paint dry and cure faster by mixing it into chalk paint with this DIY chalk paint recipe. Setting a lamp on that paint would leave a dent in the paint because it hadn’t cured. I have used 3 layers of latex paint on furniture that didn’t fully harden for 3 months. And, latex paints take longer to fully cure, or harden too. Latex paints dry a bit slower than acrylic paint. And, that sheen makes it easier to wipe off dirt and spills. It looks pretty, hides imperfections better. I recommend using an eggshell or satin sheen on furniture. But, you should use a good water-based primer under latex paint. You don’t need to use a top coat on latex paint, unless you want to. So, you can use them to safely paint furniture indoors. Latex and paints have low VOC’s, meaning they have low fumes. These paints are water-based, so easy to clean up with just water. ![]() ![]() A lot of beginners start furniture painting with latex or acrylic wall paint. ![]() Most interior latex wall paints can be used on furniture. To keep things simple, let’s talk about 4 of the most popular types of paint used on furniture. I recommend using paints on furniture that are easy to use, low VOC (or fumes), water-based, fast drying, and durable. What Kind of Paint Do You Use on Furniture ![]()
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