Painting furniture – what supplies do you need?

A successful furniture painting project starts with the right, high-quality supplies. Here's a handy list of what you need to use Frenchic furniture paint and get a great finish. High-quality, long-lasting tools are a pleasure to work with.

Preparation supplies – cleaning and pre-treatment of surfaces

Careful preparation ensures a beautiful and durable paint surface:

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

• Rough sponge and lint-free cloth : used for washing and drying surfaces.

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

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

• Pencil or marker : for numbering doors and drawers.

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

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

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

Possible 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 stripper : for removing old paint .

• High-quality masking tape : for precise lines, always remove before the paint dries .

Painting supplies – successful end result

When painting with Frenchic paint, these tools will make the job smooth and comfortable. Avoid purchasing disposable and low-quality tools.

• Protective fabric or paper : to protect the floor and the environment. For longer renovations, lightweight, rollable non-woven fabric is a great floor protector.
  

• Painting clothes : comfortable, stain-resistant clothing, protective gloves and goggles. Take special care when painting with children. Read more about protective equipment here.
  

• Can opener : for opening paint cans without damage .

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

• High-quality brushes : brushes of different sizes make it easier to paint accurately and evenly.
  

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

• A paint tray or separate paint container : such as an old freezer box with a lid or a plastic container. Painting from a separate container keeps the paint can clean and prevents it from drying out and debris from getting into the can.

Why is it worth using a separate paint container?

Painting from a separate container prevents:

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

• Excess paint drying to the edge of the can, making it difficult to close the can.

• The paint drying or evaporating in the paint can itself during a longer project and painting.

Always use clean and high-quality tools, they will serve you well for a long time and the end result will be professional and beautiful!

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