The difference between furniture paint and wall paint – How do I choose the right paint?

When embarking on a painting project, it is important to choose the right type of paint for the application.

The difference between furniture paint and wall paint is often a particularly common question. In this article, we'll go over the differences between these types of paint and how to choose the right option for your project.

Furniture paint – Durability for furniture and doors

Furniture paints are specially designed to withstand more wear and tear than wall paints. They dry to a hard, smooth surface that is highly resistant to wear, cleaning and scratches.

Furniture paints are ideal for:

- For kitchen furniture
- For furniture, e.g. chests of drawers, tables and cabinets
- For doors and window frames

Frenchic Paint's furniture paints, such as the Al Fresco series , are specially developed to withstand moisture and wear, making them ideal for kitchen and bathroom surfaces.

Wall paint – Breathable and easy to apply

Wall paints, on the other hand, have a more breathable composition 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 living room and bedroom walls, kitchen, hallway and children's rooms. Washable Frenchic wall paints are suitable for all rooms in the home.
- For ceilings and panels

-For cold winter spaces, such as cottages and porches
- For children's rooms and other spaces where surface breathability is important

-For painting furniture and kitchen cabinets. For use with a finishing coat.

Frenchicin wall paints are water-based and safe to use even in families with children. With these paints you can create a beautiful, velvety surface that also withstands everyday cleaning.

How do you choose the right paint?

Consider the intended use and stress of the surface to be painted.

High consumption and humidity:

Choose a furniture paint, such as Frenchic Al Fresco.

Interior walls and ceilings:

Choose a breathable, matte wall paint, such as Frenchic Chalk 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 shades.

Can I paint a wall with furniture paint?

Yes, you can, but please keep these things in mind:

If the wall is unpainted or previously painted with water-based paint, it can be painted with Frenchic furniture paints. Furniture paint usually comes in a smaller can. If you are painting a small wall, a small can is a good choice. When painting with furniture paint, the wall does not become as breathable as it should be. Furniture paint and wall paint in the Frenchic series have different shade options and different gloss levels.

Can you paint furniture with wall paint?

Yes, you can, but please keep these things in mind:

Our wall paint comes in a large 2.5L container, which can be practical for painting kitchen cabinets or other large furniture or cabinet surfaces when used with the Finishing Coating .

When you choose the right paint for the application, you will achieve a beautiful, durable and long-lasting result. The advantage of Frenchic paints is that our paints are suitable for a wide variety of surfaces and projects, so you save on waste when you can use the same paint on a variety of surfaces.

For example, Al Fresco paint is suitable for indoor and outdoor furniture, metal, wood, MDF and ceramic tiles. So you save on material costs when you choose versatile Frenchic paints.

This link will help you choose the right paint for the right purpose.