Furniture painting – what supplies do you need?

A successful furniture painting project starts with the right and quality supplies.

We have compiled a handy list for you of what you need to use Frenchic furniture paint and achieve a stunning result. It is a pleasure to work with high-quality and long-lasting tools. 

The painting instructions for a successful result are ultimately very simple with Frenchic paints: 

1. Wash and clean the surface to be painted carefully and let the surface dry. 
   
2. Sand thoroughly and wipe off sanding dust. 
   
3. Paint at least twice, on a dry and clean surface, with carefully mixed paint. 
   
4. Let dry according to the instructions.

Preparation supplies – cleaning and pre-treatment of surfaces

Thorough preparation ensures a beautiful and durable paint surface:

• Effective detergent: for example, Frenchic Sugar Soap, effectively removes dirt and grease.

• Coarse sponge and lint-free cloth: used for cleaning and drying surfaces.

• Medium or fine sandpaper or reusable sanding sponge: use a high-quality, durable sanding product.

• Screwdrivers: Phillips and flathead, so you can remove handles, hinges, and other parts you don't want to paint.

• Pencil or marking pen: for numbering doors and drawers.

• Small lidded container: for storing screws and other loose parts.

• Ketchup: surprisingly effective cleaner for brightening dirty metal parts.

• Frenchic Finishing Coat: especially for priming knots and porous surfaces.

Possible additional accessories

In some situations, you may need the following tools:

• Filler, putty: for filling surface scratches and dents and a spatula for applying it.

• Paint scraper or paint removal blade: for removing old paint surfaces.

• High-quality painter's tape: for precise edges, always remove before the paint dries.

Painting supplies – successful outcome

When painting with Frenchic paint, these tools make the work smooth and comfortable. Avoid acquiring disposable and low-quality tools. 

• Protective cloth or paper: to protect the floor and surroundings. For longer renovations, a lightweight and rollable fiber cloth is an excellent floor protector. 
  

• Painting clothes: comfortable clothes resistant to paint stains, protective gloves, and safety glasses. Exercise special care when painting with children. Read more about protective equipment here.
  

• Can opener: to open the paint can without damage.

• Paint mixing stick or whisk for machine mixing: a sufficiently long and wide stick for thorough mixing of paints. Round sticks are not suitable for mixing paint and lifting pigment from the bottom of the paint can. A drill-mounted whisk is excellent for mixing wall paint. 
  

• High-quality brushes: brushes of various sizes make precise and even painting easier. 
  

• Small rollers: especially for larger surfaces, speed up the application of the first coat of paint. Choose a high-quality and reusable roller cover. 
  

• Painting surface or separate paint container: such as an old lidded freezer box or plastic container. Painting from a separate container keeps the paint can clean and prevents drying and debris from getting into the can.

Why use a separate paint container? Couldn't you just paint directly from the paint can?

Painting from a separate container prevents:

• Debris, renovation dust, or outdoor pollen getting into the paint can from the brush or roller.

• Excess paint drying on the edge of the can, which makes closing the can difficult.

• Paint drying or evaporation inside the paint can during a longer project and painting.

Always use clean and high-quality tools; they will bring you joy for a long time and the result will be professional and beautiful!

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