What Paint To Use When Painting Furniture
People are always asking, “what type of paint should I use to flip furniture?” While some projects require different paints for different purposes, my favorite go-to paints are:
The Plaster Paint Co One Step Paint (for furniture or cabinets!)
This paint is amazing! If you’ve been following me for a while you know that I insist on two steps for every project: Sanding and sealing. Unfortunately, not everyone has the time or space to do these steps. Well, this incredible paint does not require either! Can you believe it? I still sand my projects to ensure a really smooth surface, but the paint will adhere without it. While I still add an extra layer of polycrylic on particularly high traffic flips like a dining table, I have skipped sealing on dressers and other items without any issues. Sealing is my least favorite part of any flip (and often leaves streaks on the paint) so this is a GAME-CHANGER, y’all! Use the code MAGGIE to save 5% - that makes 8oz about 24 dollars. This is the ONLY promo code out there for this paint. Take advantage!
Melange Paints (code MAGGIE10 saves 10%)
This paint can easily be used in a paint sprayer or with a brush. They have amazing customer service and I love supporting small businesses... especially those in Texas! They have a beautiful color selection (the most modern choices I've been able to find). My favorites are Jacob's Well (dark emerald), Mesa Red, and Sophie's Pink. Use my code MAGGIE10 to save 10% .
Interior Latex Paint
There are a lot of benefits to using interior latex paint (and many people argue this is a terrible decision... I say do what works best for you!). It is readily available to everyone in almost any store (Walmart, The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace, Sherwin-Williams, etc.) without having to pay for shipping. There are tons of color options and you can see them in person. Most furniture flips can be completed with sample pots so you don’t end up with lots of leftover paint. Just ask at the paint counter of your local hardware store. This is also the cheapest option at about 4 dollars for an 8oz sample!
Chalk Paint
So many people ask me “What about chalk paint?”. If you love chalk paint, go for it! However, it’s just not for me. I don’t like that it is a matte finish, doesn’t go as far as other paints, isn’t readily available, and is often the most expensive of the bunch. If chalk paint is your thing definitely check out B.B. Frösch Paint Transformer Powder which can save you a ton of money. Depending on the size of your project it could cost between 10 and 50 dollars less to use this paint transformer.
Oh, and don't forget brushes! Zibra is the only brand I use! Use code Maggie10 for 10% off! If you clean them properly, they could last forever.
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