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  1. The Best Paint for Furniture (I’ve tested them ALL!)

    • I’ve recently switched up the order of this post to arrange the types of paint in the order of popularity in 2024 (at least based on what I see most often used on social media to gauge “popularity”). It doesn’t me… See more

    Chalk Paint

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    I’m sure you’ve heard of it. Chalk paint took the furniture refinishing world by storm over 20 years ago. It’s a chalky, water-based paint that r… See more

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    Alkyd Urethane Enamel Paint

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    Water-based alkyd paint is a fairly new type of paint that hardware stores have started to carry over the past couple of years. This is one of th… See more

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    Oil-Based Paint

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    Oil-based paint is the least popular option for painting furniture due to the high levels of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and difficulty wit… See more

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  1. For painting furniture, consider the following options123:
    • Satin or semi-gloss paints: Ideal for most furniture pieces.
    • Water-based latex paint: Cost-effective and safer for indoor use.
    • Chalk paints: Good for nightstands, dressers, and tables.
    • Alkyd enamel paint: Provides a super smooth, durable finish without a topcoat.
    • Milk paint: Gives a natural texture or distressed, chippy finish.
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    Satin or semi-gloss paints are ideal for most furniture pieces. No matter whether you’re choosing an interior or exterior paint, you’ll see a range of sheens: flat (matte), eggshell, satin, semi-gloss, and high-gloss, in order of lowest to highest luster.
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    For nightstands, dressers, tables, and other indoor furniture pieces, water-based latex paint and chalk paints are some of the best options. Latex paints are cost-effective and are safer to use indoors because they have lower VOCs. They also typically have a wide range of colors to choose from.
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    The Best Furniture Paint IN a NutShell For a super smooth, durable finish without a topcoat, choose an alkyd enamel paint My Favorite Brand: Sherwin Williams Emerald Urethane Enamel For a finish with some natural texture or variation, or for a distressed, chippy finish, go with milk paint
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  2. The Best Paints for Furniture Buying Guide - Better …

    Oct 9, 2024 · We found the best paints for furniture including interior, exterior, fabric, cabinet, and spray paints. We also spoke to paint experts who offered tips on how to choose the ideal paint for your project.

  3. The Best Paint for Furniture (Indoors or Out) - Bob Vila

    May 18, 2022 · Read on to identify the best paint for furniture that’s located indoors and out as well as helpful how-to tips. Satin or semi-gloss paints are …

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  4. The 6 Best Paint Types for Furniture - The Spruce