If our social media feedback says anything, all kinds of DIY instructions and tips are now being followed diligently!

Creative furniture painting and DIY projects – does that sound familiar? Do you also follow skilled creators and admire their work?

Doing DIY projects is not only fun and rewarding, but it can also be a great way to reset your mind and cope better in everyday life.

In fact, using colors, painting, and creativity can be great ways to improve mental well-being.

Like with all painters and DIY types; you practice at the beginning and become a master by practicing – practice makes the monster! However, you get a head start by reading our instructions and using beautifully leveling Frenchic paint.

Why start DIY projects and furniture painting?

There are many reasons why people start painting and doing DIY projects with furniture, mirror frames, bookshelves, children's beds, chairs, dressers, kitchen dining sets...

- You have a beloved piece of furniture that already looks a bit tired and needs some color.

- You want to try new interesting techniques and get a bit of a challenge in your work.

- You want to make that crazy and unique piece of furniture you've been planning in your mind for years to brighten up your home life. By combining several pieces of furniture and their parts and painting the whole as one - definitely a unique and perfectly fitting "custom-made furniture."

- You want to recycle and save something old and turn it back into something practical and put it back into everyday use.

- Maybe you've even thought about a small side business!

Your motivation can be anything, but starting can feel a bit intimidating. Luckily, you can just jump in and give your creativity room!

Inspiration for reuse and customization

Almost anything can be painted, recycled, and customized. Do you have a bigger project in mind? For example, combining and painting Ikea-style furniture into a media wall or a large storage unit for the kitchen or bedroom?

What if you painted it to match a jute rug in your decor? It works with the Frenchic range!

Our FB group is full of our customers' amazing projects, photo series of implementations, and videos. You will also find tips in the group for wall mirror paneling and painting kitchen cabinets.

Do you want to learn how to make your own art furniture using the Decoupage technique? Our Knowledge Base has useful instructions for this technique as well, and in the FB group you can ask skilled makers themselves for more.

But if you want to start small first, read this article and familiarize yourself with our Knowledge Base instructions, and you'll be off to a great start!

Unique furniture is an especially exciting starting point. When you really think about it, anything can become a statement piece for your home.

Example: Old suitcase + Nougat shade and Frensheen Copper plus metallic hairpin legs = a stunning nightstand or side table!

Wood treatment is also easy and well suited for renovation, construction, and restoration projects.

Take a look at this stylish log beam that was once stained black! Lightening without sanding is easy with the Frenchic Wax & Paint technique: it works wonders!

Supplies: Brown Frenchic wax, wax brush, and Creme de la Creme shade & paintbrush

Do you want a lighter start?

If you haven't done many DIY projects, no worries.

You can achieve amazing results using just painter's tape and paint.

For example: mask stripes or checks with tape - or both.

Using metallic shades: You can mix Frensheen metallic paints and Finishing Coat - finishing to get a beautiful metallic shade on old furniture parts.

Or the artistic and creative freedom to express yourself?

What if you are not artistically gifted?

Transfers

Don't worry if your painting skills aren't top-notch. You can still be creative! Use easy-to-apply transfers after painting. They are an easy and quick way to add beauty and elegance - detailed patterns to furniture.

You can find more amazing implementations of all these techniques from our customers in our FB group and Instagram account. 

Wood surface waxing

You can also let the wood speak for itself: Modern moldings and slats can be treated with brown Frenchic natural wax.

You can also choose from gray, clear, and white Frenchic wax, suitable shades for every style!

Our Facebook group has great step-by-step photos and series from renovation projects, as well as useful explanations of how our customers have completed their projects.

Combine with a bold color like Blackjack, and the result is guaranteed to be impressive!

What next?

Once you have practiced and started mastering your painting skills, only your imagination is the limit! For example, you can transform a dull brown piece of furniture into a unique work of art using just paint and creativity.

Feeling inspired?

Whether you are a bold beginner or a shy first-timer, the possibilities are endless.

Start with a small project and try different painting techniques, or dive in deep and create something completely new!

See more inspiration from our Knowledge Bank and read many blogs or visit your local retailer to get the best Frenchic products for your project.

Frenchic Finland on social media is full of amazing ideas!

Follow your favorite Frenchic channel from here and start planning!