Painting pine furniture – tips for a great result

Do you have old, sturdy pine furniture in your home that needs updating?

Pine is an excellent material to paint, as it takes paint well and the end result is often stunning.

So don't throw away good, sturdy, and intact furniture, but give it a new life with high-quality furniture paint.

Knot points and wood surface preparation

Knots can cause problems with pine furniture. If the surface is new or sanded, treat the knots first with Frenchic's quick-drying Finishing Coat . This will prevent knots from bleeding through the paint.

If the furniture has an old, intact varnish, it is not worth removing it. The old varnish protects against knots and you can paint directly over it - roughen the varnish first.

It is also a good idea to use a finishing coat to prime new, porous wood surfaces. This way, the wood won't absorb too much paint, and you'll get a more even finish with less paint.

Neutralizing dark knots and orange tones

Dark knots can show through light paint. This problem is eliminated by painting the first coat with a gray shade, such as City Slicker or Swankypants from the Al Fresco series. The gray shade also neutralizes any orange or yellowish color in the wood. One coat of gray is enough for priming.

Choose a high-quality chalk paint for painting furniture

Frenchic Paints are high-quality, water-based and environmentally friendly. They are great for painting furniture and interiors. Avoid painting furniture with craft paints.

Choosing a shade for interior furniture

You can choose a shade for your interior furniture from the Lazy Range, Al Fresco or Trim Paint series. Learn about the differences between the different series here .

You can choose a shade for the furniture from the rest of your interior: wallpaper, curtains, carpet or painting. When choosing a color, consider whether you want the furniture to blend in with the rest of your color scheme or do you want the furniture to stand out? You can read more about interior colors here.

Get inspired by other people's amazing projects! You can find more ideas, color swatches, and instructions on Frenchic's own Instagram and TikTok .

Steps for painting pine furniture

1. Choose the right brush
For the best results, use a high-quality, oval-shaped brush from Frenchic.

2. Prepare the furniture

• Protect your work area.

• Lightly roughen shiny or smooth surfaces.

• Clean dirt and grease with Frenchic Sugar Soap, rinse and dry thoroughly.

• If necessary, seal knots with Finishing Coating.

3. Paint the furniture
Apply at least two coats of your chosen shade. The Lazy Range paint already includes a protective layer, so you don't need wax or varnish.

Different painting techniques for pine furniture

With chalk paint, you can try several styles, such as:

• Color Wash : Thinned paint is applied and the excess is wiped off, leaving the wood grain visible. For example, the white wash technique is great for Scandinavian or boho styles.

• Kelo Style : Use a gray shade like Salt of The Earth or Stone Rosie to get a natural gray, weathered look on wood furniture.

• Choose your style and technique. Check out our technique guides , you can discover new, interesting techniques and learn something new.
  

Read more about the White Wash technique here .

Give old pine furniture, doors, frames and kitchen cabinets a new life – easily and beautifully with Frenchic's high-quality paints!