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How do I choose the right paint?
When starting a painting project, it's important to choose a type of paint that's suitable for the intended use.
The difference between furniture paint and wall paint often raises many questions. In this article, we explain the differences between these types of paint and how to choose the right option for your project.
Furniture paint – Durable paint for furniture, trim, and doors
Furniture paints are specially designed to withstand more wear and tear than wall paints. They dry to a hard, smooth finish that stands up well to wear, cleaning, and scratches.
Furniture paints are ideal for:
- For kitchen furniture
- For furniture such as chests of drawers, tables, and cabinets
- For doors and window frames
Frenchic Paint's furniture paints, such as the Al Fresco range, are specially developed to withstand moisture and wear, making them ideal for kitchen and bathroom surfaces too.
Wall paint – Breathable and easy to apply
Wall paints, on the other hand, have a more breathable formula and are easy to apply to large surfaces.
They offer good coverage and leave a beautiful matte finish. Wall paints are best suited for:
For the walls of living rooms and bedrooms, kitchens, hallways, and children's rooms. Washable Frenchic wall paints are suitable for every room in the home.
- For ceilings and paneling
- For unheated spaces, such as cottages and porches
- For children's rooms and other spaces where breathability is important
- For painting furniture and kitchen cabinets, when used with a finishing coat
Frenchic wall paints are water-based and safe to use even in homes with children. These paints give you a beautifully velvety finish that also stands up well to everyday cleaning.
How do you choose the right paint?
Consider the intended use and level of wear on the surface you’re painting.
High wear and moisture
Choose furniture paint, such as Frenchic Al Fresco.
Interior walls and ceilings
Choose breathable, matte Frenchic wall paint when you have a large area to paint and want a velvety matte finish. For smaller areas, you can choose from furniture paint colors.
And can I paint a wall with furniture paint, or vice versa?
Yes, you can, but keep these points in mind:
If a wall is unpainted or was previously painted with water-based paint, it can be painted with Frenchic furniture paints. Furniture paint usually comes in smaller containers. If you’re painting a small wall, a small container is a good choice. Painting with furniture paint won’t make the wall breathe in the same way. Frenchic furniture and wall paint ranges have different color options and different sheen levels.
Can you paint furniture with wall paint?
Yes, you can, but keep these points in mind:
Our wall paint comes in a large 2.5 L container, which can be practical, for example, for painting kitchen cabinets or other large furniture or cabinet surfaces when used with a finishing coat.
Choosing the right paint for the intended use gives you a beautiful, durable, long-lasting result. Frenchic paints have the advantage of being suitable for a wide range of surfaces and projects, so you can reduce waste by using the same paint on different surfaces.
For example, Al Fresco paint is suitable for furniture indoors and outdoors, metal, wood, MDF, and ceramic tiles. So you’ll save on material costs by choosing versatile Frenchic paints.
Go straight to the paint selection guide here.
