The Best Furniture Paint in 2022—Start That Home DIY Project - House Beautiful

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Whether you inherited a beat-up dining set from your parents or want to update a salvaged, vintage piece, furniture paint is a quick and easy way to breathe new life into old pieces. Opt for trim or furniture paints that have harder finishes, so the completed paint job will be more durable and won’t chip or peel easily. Additionally, prioritize the finish because it can leave you with different results. For example, a high-gloss provides a more modern feel while chalk paint is ideal for the farmhouse aesthetic.

Just remember, before you start painting it's important to remove all hardware and clean the surface to get rid of any dirt or grease. You should also use sandpaper to rough up the surface. It doesn’t have to be taken all the way down to bare wood, but the new paint will stick better to the original surface. Or you can skip the sanding altogether and opt for a liquid sander de-glosser product when prepping. Either way, it's a crucial step you can't skip. And if you're covering a darker color, apply a fresh coat of primer, and don't rush. Take your time, let the paint dry well between coats (you’ll usually need two, sometimes more), and let it set for a few days before using the furniture again.

Best Budget

Valspar Cabinet & Furniture Paint Enamel

• Durable with oil-enhanced formula for durability
• Doesn't leave brush marks

• Some reviewers say it takes three coats to cover

First is paint that goes on with a nice, level finish that's scuff and stain resistant. It dries quickly and cleans up with soap and water. "The paint leaves no streaks and goes on so smooth," a customer mentioned in a review. "The paint also keeps drawers from sticking like regular paint will do. This is giving life back to so many items in our house."

Most Versatile

Behr Interior Chalk Decorative Paint

The Home Depot

• Wide color selection
• Can be used alone or with wax for unique finish

• May take several coats to stick

This chalk paint is tintable to more than 500 colors, so you'll have lots of choices. It has a flat sheen for a soft-looking finish, and you can use different types of wax to create a satiny sheen or antiqued finish. "Love this paint," an excited shopper shared. "Have painted several pieces of furniture with it and love the results. Goes on smooth and has a nice chalky feel after it dries completely. Be sure to let it dry well in between coats."

Most Family Friendly

Clare Trim Paint

• Pure, saturated colors
• Greenguard Gold-certified

• Expensive
• Only available online

If you don't like the smell of paint, Clare Paint is the best choice. With its ultra-low odor and no toxic air pollutants, it's the ultimate family-friendly bucket.

"I will admit we had some issues with this paint can, as it came in spilled all over the box," a reviewer revealed. "But customer service went above and beyond to make it up to us. If anything, just the service I received alone makes me feel like I need to buy more from this company! It’s a good thing the product itself is amazing!"

Best for Vintage Aesthetic

Milk Paint

Rust-Oleum

Now 19% off

• Dries fast so it can be recoated in one hour
• Works on wood, glass, aluminum or metal surfaces

• Very limited color palette

Milk paint has a more semi-transparent sheen than chalk paint, but it still gives you an antiqued finish. You can achieve a washed look by applying a V-shaped stroke, or layer on color to build to your desired shade.

"This product is awesome," according to a five-star review. "Very easy to use and goes a long way. I purchased two cans of this paint to repaint my bedroom set (two night stands, dresser, and headboard) along with a banquet table for my dinning room. I used only one can of paint to do both projects and each item needed only two coats of paint."

Best Outdoor

Interior/Exterior Satin

Majic Paints

• Doesn't require sanding or priming
• Adheres to just about any type of surface

• Limited color options

Need to update those Adirondack chairs or window boxes? This paint, which has a cult following, can be used on any type of surface, indoors or out, without primer.

"The paint itself is wonderfully smooth and easy to apply (my 6-year-old helped); it dried fast so I didn’t need to wait before circling back for a second coat," a shopper said. "The door hadn’t been painted in ages and is in direct hot sun 6+ hours a day, but this has held up way(!) better than expected. I also painted our old rusted metal mailbox with it; same there - beautiful! I did not sand either it or the wood door before applying; both look like new."

Best Overall

Pro Classic Waterborne Interior Acrylic Enamel

Sherwin-Williams

• Super-smooth finish

• Very thick, which some reviewers didn't like
• Does not include a built-in primer

This formula goes on smooth and leaves a beautiful hard, finish when dry. There's no strong odor, and it holds up well to repeated cleanings. It's also tintable to hundreds of colors.

"This paint is VERY easy to work with and comes out with a very smooth finish, with little or no brush marks," a commenter wrote in a review. "I have used both a disposal foam brush and a much better Purdy trim brush, but the results are simply superior in either case. I’m just an amateur DIY homeowner and not a pro either."

FAQs

What kind of paint do you use on a dresser?

“I like Sherwin Williams Pro Classic because it doesn’t need a primer or top coat and adheres well. I also like it for trim and doors because it doesn’t scuff easily,” says Julie Blanner, lifestyle blogger and entertainment expert. “I have painted so many pieces of wood furniture with this paint, and not only does it provide a flawless finish, but it doesn’t chip. It has a hard, beautiful sheen.”

What kind of paint can you use on furniture without sanding?

Sanding is messy and time-consuming, but there is an alternative. "Use a liquid sander de-glosser, which eliminates the need for sanding," Blanner adds. It’s applied like paint, easily gets in nooks and crannies, and provides a rough surface when dry so you can use your favorite furniture paint right over it.

Can you use any type of paint on furniture?

Not exactly. “A high-quality paint is required for a smooth, durable finish,” Blanner emphasizes. “A satin or semi-gloss in water-based acrylic is preferable so it adheres well and is easy to clean.”

It costs a little more than some types of wall paint, but the finish typically will look better and last longer.

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Why one North Carolina furniture manufacturer took the direct-to-consumer plunge - Furniture Today

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Mantle Furniture’s Jasper sectional, Providence chair and Tavern round coffee table.

MAIDEN, N.C. — A new direct-to-consumer furniture company has launched in the heart of North Carolina’s furniture country, and third-generation industry veterans are at the helm.

The e-commerce brand, Mantle Furniture, operating out of Catawba County, N.C., began operations in January of this year, led by Adrian Parker and Kim McRee, whose grandfather started Parker Southern Furniture in 1961.

Adrian Parker

In an exclusive interview with Furniture Today, Parker said that the name of the company was inspired by the family legacy to name its new business as the “mantle” of responsibility for shepherding the business that has been passed down to each generation.

“I believe the mantle is the heart of a living space. It brings families together,” said Parker. “Our companies employ 200-plus families. It is an honor to work beside them every day, and it is our responsibility to keep these factory’s flowing with orders to support them.”

The idea for Mantle Furniture became more compelling during the pandemic. Parker and McRee said they noticed an opportunity with a DTC model that allowed them to continue to serve their retail customers while also reaching online customers who are shopping from home.

Kim McRee

“We needed to get away from the old way of thinking. People have moved online, and we are finding a balance between this online presence and our retailers,” McRee told Furniture Today. “I think one thing that helps with consumers who may have reservations about the online side of it is that they are assured by our 30-day return policy; although, we have not had any returns.

“We are slowly adding new features, such as our ready-to-ship items, and we are looking to sell to the design trade and generating that as we have had several designers reach out to us,” she added.

With customization in mind, Mantle offers seven configurations on sectionals, six sizes on sofas and love seats, 71 fabrics and four different finishes.

Mantle Furniture’s Burke sectional is shown in a Moss brushed velvet.

Some of the signature groups include:

• The Burke collection is a lounge-style design crafted with clean lines and extreme comfort in mind.
• The Ruby collection is rooted in tradition and brings a sophisticated twist to a classic slope arm.
• The Tavern table is crafted with red oak and a hand-rubbed matte finish that highlights the woods individual grains. This table is available in many forms such as a square coffee table, a round coffee table, a rectangular coffee table and a round side table.
• The Miles floor cushions are functional in their stacking and storability, with the option of a tanned leather handle feature. Three of the Miles floor cushions fit inside of the 18-inch Tavern round side table and come in 71 fabric options.

Mantle Furniture is currently working on four-to-six-week lead times and is offering free, white glove delivery on all items with seven days to cancel, 30 days to return and free swatches on all their fabrics.

“Just to be clear to our commitment to our retail customers, Mantle is a customer of our family’s companies,” Parker noted. “We will never forget our retail partners that have supported us through the years. We have a full line of new product to bring to the High Point market in the fall.”

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