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Painting pine furniture - an easy guide to a beautiful result

Painting pine furniture - an easy guide to a beautiful finish

Do you have old, sturdy pine furniture at home that just needs a little updating?

Create beautiful furniture for yourself on a small budget. Compare the price of a can of paint with the price of new furniture!

Read these instructions to find out how easy it is to get great results with Frenchic paints. 

Pink painted corner cabinet in Dusky Blush, Al Fresco.

Pine is an excellent material to paint, as it takes paint well and often produces a beautiful result. 

So don’t throw away good, sturdy, intact furniture; give it a new lease on life with quality furniture paint.

Odorless and drip-free Frenchic paint is pleasant to use indoors. It also dries quickly and leaves a beautifully smooth finish. 

Painting with Frenchic paints is quite simple 

  1. Thoroughly clean grease and dirt from the surface to be painted
  2. Rinse off the detergent you used
  3. Sand or roughen the surface. Wipe away the dust. 
  4. Apply at least two coats of thoroughly mixed paint. Follow the drying times for each coat. 
  5. That’s it!
  6. Dark/black knots often affect how many coats of paint are needed, especially when painting a light color. Here’s a tip: paint the first coat in a neutral gray. 
Painting a children’s bedroom wardrobe.

Knots and preparing the wood surface

Knots in pine furniture can cause problems. If the surface is new or has been sanded, first treat the knots with Frenchic’s fast-drying finishing coat. This prevents resin from bleeding through the paint.

If the furniture has an old, intact varnished finish, it’s best not to remove it. The old varnish protects against resin bleeding through the knots, and you can paint directly over it - just roughen the varnished surface first.

The finishing coat is also worth using as a primer on new, porous wood surfaces. This prevents the wood from absorbing too much paint and gives you a more even result with less paint.

Neutralizing dark knots and orange tones

Dark knots may show through light-colored paint. This problem can be avoided by painting the first coat in a gray shade, such as Al Fresco range City Slicker or Swankypants. The gray shade also neutralizes any orange or yellowish tones in the wood. One coat of gray is enough as a primer.

Choose a high-quality chalk paint for painting furniture

Frenchic Paint paints are high-quality, durable for everyday use and water-based. They are ideal for painting furniture and interiors. Avoid painting furniture with paints intended for crafts.

Instructions for painting pine furniture.

How to choose a shade for painting indoor furniture? 

Pick a new shade for your furniture from elsewhere in your interior: wallpaper, curtains, a rug or a picture. When choosing a color, consider whether you want the furniture to blend into your existing color scheme or stand out. Choose a shade you love. 

Read more about interior colors here. 

Get inspired by other people’s amazing projects!

Find more ideas, color samples and instructions on Frenchic’s own Instagram and TikTok.

You can choose a shade for indoor furniture from any range: 

From the Lazy Range, Al Fresco or Trim Paint ranges. Learn about the differences between the ranges here. 

Steps for painting pine furniture

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

2. Prepare the furniture

  • Protect your work area and change into painting clothes.
  • Lightly sand glossy or smooth surfaces.
  • Clean off dirt and grease with Frenchic Sugar Soap, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
  • If needed, seal the knots with Finishing Coat.

3. Paint the furniture twice
Apply at least two coats of your chosen shade. All paints in the Frenchic range already contain protective agents, so you don't need wax or varnish: you can choose a color from any range! 

Different painting techniques for pine furniture

With Frenchic paints, you can try several styles, such as:

  • Color wash: Apply thinned paint and wipe off the excess to leave the wood grain visible. For example, the White Wash technique, done with white paint, works well for a Scandinavian or boho style.

  • Weathered wood style: Use a gray shade, such as Salt of The Earth or Stone Rosie, to give wooden furniture a natural, weathered gray look.

  • Choose your style and technique: explore our guidesto discover new and interesting techniques and learn something new. 

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

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Painted pine doors.