Paint for wood furniture - types, advantages

There are several types of furniture paint, each of which has its own properties. Transparent paints help to identify the natural structure of wood and contain pigment additives. This paint has good vapor permeability. This means that it will be easy to remove moisture from the surface of wooden furniture. Such a paint should be chosen if it is planned to extend the life of the furniture. Why? The fact is that the composition of transparent paints usually includes ingredients that act as an ultraviolet filter. Thus, sunlight contributes to the creation of protective properties against destruction, which extends the life of the product. Reprocessing with transparent paint can be done in two years, while the previous layers do not need to be removed.

Acrylic dispersion paints are becoming increasingly popular. Their use allows the furniture to be color-, weather- and water-resistant. In addition, the surface acquires such an important property as vapor permeability, due to which the wooden element can “breathe”. This means that moisture is easily removed from the painted surface. After the paint is applied to the surface, it becomes frost-resistant due to the evaporation of the solvent, which also indicates the additional advantage of the material.

If there is no way to buy more expensive paint, you can use the alkyd option. It is widely used for processing wooden products, because it has such a useful property as high water repellent. Therefore, it is especially good to use this type of paint for processing furniture in high humidity conditions. In this case, you can only paint a well-dried surface, otherwise bubbles will form.

Of course, you can always choose an option among traditional enamels and paints. They are not only convenient to use - they are high-quality material. However, paints of this type should not be chosen if children use the furniture or the owners have poor health. The fact is that they are quite toxic, as well as fire hazard.

If you plan to give the furniture a certain color with the help of paint, you need to be extremely careful when choosing it. On a sample in a store, the color can be very beautiful, but in reality it will most likely be different. For example, if there is a bright shade in front of the eyes, it may be too conspicuous on the furniture or the wall, if the shade on the sample is pale, the color background will be lost in a poorly lit room. It is advisable to take some paint samples from the store home and test them in real light.

Acrylic paints

Acrylic paints for wood furniture are based on polymers of acrylic, cyanoacrylic or methacrylic acid. The composition is an aqueous solution of acrylates, which is practically odorless, dries quickly and does not harm health. Its great advantage is increased fire safety, which can significantly reduce material damage in case of fire.

Materials adhere well not only to wood surfaces, but also to wood-like substrates - plywood, chipboard, MDF. Most acrylic paints for processing wooden furniture contain antiseptic additives that prevent the formation of mold and fungus and thereby significantly extend the service life of products.

In the TBM-Market online store you can find a wide selection of acrylic-based paints and choose an acceptable option for yourself at competitive prices.

Alkyd paints

Alkyd paint is known for its high hydrophobicity, which ensures its widespread use in painting wooden surfaces. The main component of the composition is alkyd varnish, which is mixed with a solvent, fillers and other additives. Most often, pentaphthalic varnish consisting of thick resin, glycerin, rosin and vegetable oils is used in the manufacture of such paints for wood furniture.

The main advantages of the material include:

• good vapor permeability
• moisture resistance
• quick drying
• large selection of shades,
• low cost.

Acrylic Coatings

The most common material for decorating furniture is quick-drying acrylic-based paint. It does not have a pungent odor, does not emit toxic fumes, does not cause fire. The composition is suitable for processing all surfaces, including wood. Acrylic paints adhere well to the base, including OSB, chipboard, MDF boards. This allows you to paint objects without first applying a primer.

The paint is always white. To obtain the desired tone using color - pigment added to the base. Many decorative materials contain antifungal components that prevent the spread of mold.

This extends the life of the furniture. In the hardware store you can find acrylic paint with dirt and water repellent properties. These additives make it easy to clean wooden surfaces.

Latex paint

It is believed that wooden objects are best painted with an oil composition. The product has an unpleasant odor, which is why it is necessary to work on the street. Restoring furniture at home is not recommended. Now you can refuse to use oil coatings, because safer latex emulsion has similar properties.

The main advantages of such a product are:

1. Deep penetration. The paint is absorbed into the thickness of the wood, forming a film resistant to moisture. It prevents the destruction of the base when wet and wet cleaning.
2. Vapor permeability. The latex film is not covered with bubbles, while it passes air well.

The emulsion is sensitive to the effects of low temperatures, so furniture treated with this product cannot be used outdoors.

Water soluble liquids

Water-dispersed coatings and products containing polymer resins are becoming increasingly popular. This is due to the presence of a large number of positive qualities:

• high drying speed
• safety (the paint does not emit toxic fumes, therefore it can be used for decorating furniture in children's rooms),
• water resistance and vapor permeability of the finished coating,
• a variety of types (paints are matte or glossy, covering or translucent),
• the convenience of tinting (using a pigment on a white base, they give a shade of any intensity),
• resistance of the dried coating to low temperatures.

The latter property is considered the most important. Painted objects are resistant to cold, however, the composition itself cannot be stored in unheated rooms. When freezing, the structure of the emulsion is disturbed.

Transparent coatings

This category includes varnishes, waxes, stains and azure. Means are transparent or colored.

They have the following properties:

• leave visible wood texture, emphasizing the beauty of natural material,
• provide moisture evaporation from a wooden surface,
• protect furniture from burnout when exposed to sunlight.

If you need to repaint new wooden furniture, it is recommended to use varnish or impregnation.

Processed by such means, objects fit well into the classic interior. When reprocessing, removing the old layer is not required. When using covering materials, preliminary surface preparation is required.

Organic enamel

These funds were used in the past, now they are trying to refuse them.

This is due to the following features of the paintwork, complicating the staining process:

• toxicity,
• fire hazard
• sharp unpleasant odor that persists for several days after the coating dries.

Organic enamels have advantages. First of all, it is a low price. Enamels are cheaper than acrylic and water based paints. The composition forms a strong water-repellent film, so that painted furniture can be operated in conditions of high humidity.

However, the coating does not allow air to pass through, so objects made of raw wood cannot be painted with organic enamel.

Silicone paint

It combines the following advantages of silicone and acrylic resins:

• resistance to abrasion, moisture
• vapor permeability
• increased elasticity, helping to fill deep cracks on a wooden surface,
• persistent color that does not change over time,
• no bubbles on the finished coating,
• resistance to pollution.

Silicone water-based paint is the most durable finishing material that does not have a pungent odor. The disadvantage is the high cost.

What paint is better to choose depending on the room

It is recommended to decorate kitchen and children's furniture with safe acrylic or water-dispersion paints. Latex suitable for handling items in sanitary rooms. LKM should contain antifungal additives. The coating of kitchen furniture should repel dirt and grease - this will facilitate the cleaning of the room. For the treatment of hallways, abrasion-resistant acrylic-latex materials are used.

Step-by-step instruction

Having decided which paint the furniture will be processed, perform the following actions:

1. Remove the old coating. To do this, use a car wash, which is applied with a brush to the entire surface. Corners and other hard-to-reach spots are especially carefully processed. Leave the composition to dry, and then remove the paint with a spatula.
2. Scrape off the remnants of the coating with a wire brush. Surface is treated with sandpaper. The grinder helps to speed up work. After processing, the wood is wiped with a damp cloth, removing dust.
3. Fill cracks and bumps. After this, grout is applied, the base is primed. Smooth surfaces do not need such preparation.
4. Furniture begins to be painted from the side parts. You need to paint quickly, otherwise there will be stains or drips. Having processed the sides, they move to large surfaces. Paint is applied with a roller or a wide brush.
5. Dry the layer for half an hour. The container with the composition is closed at this time, the brush is wrapped in plastic wrap. Inspect painted surfaces for defects.
6. A second coat is applied in the same manner. If the shade of paint is uniform, the work is completed. Less commonly required is the formation of a third layer. To obtain gloss, the furniture can be varnished.

Subtleties and tips for painting furniture

Correct application of the composition to the surface is facilitated by compliance with the following rules:

1. To remove the old coating use gel-like washes. Unlike liquid, they hold well on the surface, dissolving the material.
2. During painting, wear a respirator that protects the respiratory system from toxic fumes.
3. To remove the remnants of the finishing material from large surfaces using a wide spatula, on the sides and ends - an iron brush.
4. To paint furniture is recommended by a velor roller. Acrylic compounds are better laid when applied with an art brush.

Dismantling of removable furniture elements facilitates painting work. To properly assemble the item after restoration, it is recommended to take a photo of the location of the fittings, drawers and doors.

Scope of application

Varieties of furniture paints are enough to not only be limited to painting or restoring wooden furniture. You can repaint the product with the coating already applied or make the primary finish of the material. In any case, it is important to ensure that the work surface is perfectly flat. Before painting, it is necessary to eliminate defects with putty, after which the furniture should be sanded and primed.

Depending on what paint the master chooses, you can change the appearance of the entire product. When painting furniture made of MDF at home, you can use epoxy, polyurethane, nitrocellulose paints. Coloring compositions with equal success are used for rare and modern furniture. You can also repaint the furniture from chipboard with your own hands, artificially aged.

A variety of effects achieved by applying a layer of paint or varnish, provides the designer with a lot of possibilities:

• Applying several layers of colorless varnish will give the furniture a natural wood color with a yellowish tint,
• You can radically change the color due to the paint for particleboard, while the surface structure will be visible and will remain unchanged,
• You can increase the gloss level of furniture by using colorless varnish on already painted furniture - the color itself will remain unchanged. Another popular technique is the use of glossy furniture varnish for painted wooden furniture with a matte finish. This technique allows you to greatly change the appearance of the subject,
• Depending on the chosen paint or varnish, as well as when selecting the number of layers, you can get many options for the appearance of wood. If initially the surface of the object was colorless, then using odorless paint, you can give the tree the appearance of a pine or larch. More saturated are the colors of mocha or mahogany. Shades of walnut, beech and oak are considered dark.

Varieties

When searching for paint for children's furniture, you should pay attention to the conditions of use, and not to personal preferences. The basic factor is the type of surface, as for metal and wooden furniture there are their own, separate paints and varnishes. The most popular are acrylic paints, as their composition is environmentally neutral. This allows you to use paint in any room. After the liquid has evaporated, an elastic film forms on the treated surface. The composition of the paint includes a polymer that provides high-quality adhesion of the paint and the surface, as well as a fine fraction polyacrylic dye.

Fillers are responsible for the level of gloss and dullness. Since wood requires protection, antibacterial fillers are added to the paint. There are also additives on which the density and curing time of the paint depend. Acrylic paint is good in that it can be removed until it is completely frozen. How to wipe off the paint? It is best to use warm water and a sponge. Acrylic paints are almost the only material that allows moisture to evaporate, but does not pass through it. It turns out that the surface of the furniture will breathe. It does not matter with what intensity the paint will be used, since the color fixation lasts for decades. No need to think about how to remove the smell of paint, since acrylic paints practically do not have it. This means that the furniture can be in any room, even without ventilation. It is also worth mentioning about such types of paint as:

1. Gouache and watercolor - they can paint furniture. They can be used exclusively as a material for artistic coloring. For the main background substrate, it is better to use other types of tools. Of the properties of the material can be noted dissolution in water and fading in the sun. Printed furniture should be kept away from water and sunlight. Wash off the paint is quite simple. The advantage can be considered the relatively low price of the material, so you can often experiment,
2. It should be noted paints and enamels on organic solvents - they can be combined into one group. Oil paints are out of date, as they do not last very long on the surface. The average term is approximately 3-5 years. But oil paints give a high-quality gloss,
3. For furniture facades, automotive enamel (paint in spray cans) may be suitable. It must be used if the facade is plastic or metal. Car paint is not recommended for furniture made of wood.
4. Paints can also include varnishes and impregnations, as they are able to change the appearance of the item. Impregnations and additives for tinting are already used on a painted surface, when it needs to be given a special look. As for varnishes, they, like paints, can be oil, acrylic, nitrocellulose. And impregnation and varnishes can only be used if the furniture is wooden. They penetrate deep into the structure of the tree, protects the wood fibers from pests,
5. Silicone-based water-based paints are odorless; moreover, they can be used to repair cracks. The coating will hold for a long time, even if the furniture is in a room with a high level of humidity,
6. As for the latex-based aqueous emulsion ink, its properties can be compared to oil paint. But at the same time, it does not have a pungent smell. Such paint can only be used in warm rooms, since at low temperatures the coating may begin to crack,
7. Alkyd paints do not react to humidity in any way, and they cost an order of magnitude lower than water-based materials. Such a coating will not have a long service life, since the film will have a thickness of not more than 0.1 mm.

If acrylic is not suitable, then you can choose chalk paints. The chalk recipe involves the use of an acrylic or latex mixture - it will act as the basis. As a fixer, gypsum or grout for narrow joints can act. Water is also added to the mixture. How to make chalk paint? Typically, the proportions of water and the fixing element are one to one, and the paint is added at will.

The meaning of creating chalk paint is that the material is unique in its versatility - chalk paint lays on any surface with the same quality. It can be used for chipboard, and for any other surface. Paint can be used without preliminary surface preparation.

The choice of colors for furniture made of wood

When choosing paint for furniture made of natural wood, the needs for the final result of staining should be taken into account. If it is necessary to preserve the noble texture of the tree, colorless materials are used that leave a beautiful woody pattern in sight. Colored paints allow you to paint furniture in any desired shade and thereby achieve a spectacular combination of interior items with the design of the room.

If you need to quickly process the surface without complicated preparation for painting, acrylic paint will be the best option. It is available in cans or cans, so it has an economical expense and is applied exactly to the required place. To obtain a matte surface, oil paint is used for furniture made of wood, and for protection against moisture, an alkyd composition is best suited.

Factors that influence coverage choice

If it is necessary to restore old furniture, many consumers are faced with the problem of choosing the right paint. A wide variety of products with different technical characteristics does not always allow you to choose the correct and most optimal composition. In order for wood products to be reliably protected and last for a long time, when buying material, you should pay attention to the following factors:

• Operating conditions - if interior items will be used in humid rooms, it is necessary to buy moisture-resistant paint for furniture made of wood.
• Wood species - hardwood is usually used for the manufacture of light furniture, coniferous varieties are most often used for massive cabinets and cabinets.
• Methods of surface preparation - the choice is made on the basis of whether it is possible to paint the furniture again and how the preparation of the base will be carried out.

If you are at a loss with the choice of paint, when contacting the TBM Market, our specialists will provide detailed advice on any product and help you choose the material according to your needs.

Using paint for wood furniture

Despite the rich assortment of paints for wood furniture, water-based formulations are the best solution. With their help, you can create a durable and wear-resistant coating that does not spread when applied and does not leave streaks. Materials are sold in different colors, but if you need to achieve a light tone, it is enough to simply dilute the acquired paint with water.

If you want the natural texture of wood to be visible on the furniture, you must cover the base with stain or stain before painting. It is best to use a mordant, as it gives a more natural effect and contains a large number of tannins, which provide excellent adhesion to the base.

The use of paints for home furniture made of wood requires the availability of tools and supplies that will be needed for surface treatment:

• brushes of various widths
• roller
• masking tape
• gloves to protect hand skin.

Preparation for painting

Before starting to stain the furniture, it is necessary to carefully prepare it for the upcoming work. To begin with, remove all handles, hinges, drawers, doors, and hinged elements from cabinets. Further, the preparation for applying paint for wood furniture is carried out in several stages:

1. To gain direct access to the wood, the old varnish, grease, wax or paint is removed from the surface. To do this, use large sandpaper, which “sanded” the base along the wood fibers.
2. After cleaning, dust is removed from the furniture. It is better to do this with a brush, as rags can clog pores.
3. Then inaccessible places are treated with fine sandpaper and the dust is again cleaned with a brush.
4. The last step before applying paint for the refinement of wooden furniture is to clean the room in which the painting will be performed. In conclusion, you need to wipe the prepared furniture with a damp rag and begin decorating.

How to paint furniture

In order for the coating to turn out to be of high quality and uniform, it is best to start furniture processing with paint from its sides. To do this, use a thin brush, which accurately paint over corners and hard to reach places. After finishing the sidewalls, you can begin to stain the front surface, for which it is advisable to use a velor roller.

First, a first coat of wood furniture paint is applied. To obtain a smooth coating, work quickly until the material has dried. To apply a second coat, you must wait for the first to dry. If smudges remain during the initial processing on the base, they are removed with a special emery sponge.

The second layer is applied similarly to the first. If there are complex elements on the furniture, they must be painted separately, highlighting the working area with masking tape. After the second layer has dried, it is desirable to seal the paint with varnish or sealant. This composition will not only protect the coating from scratches, but also give it a shine and a more aesthetic appearance.

To varnish the product on top of the paint for painting wood furniture, it is better to use acrylic varnish. For varnishing, the composition is poured into a small container, then a foam sponge is taken, it is dipped in varnish, squeezed slightly and passed over the surface. After the first coat has dried, a second coat is applied.

Restoration is a simple task that will bring old furniture back to life. The main thing is to choose a good paint, which will help to save the family budget on the purchase of new home furnishings.

What it is

For an apartment you need paint that dries quickly and odorless

At the moment, in the stores there is a variety of types of paint and varnish products, they are divided according to the external signs and scope of use. In addition to paints and varnishes, for the front part of wooden products there are various impregnations and primers. Their right choice and application allows you to get a long-term and thorough coverage. Note that this result is almost impossible to achieve by ordinary or painstaking staining.

The primer composition provides penetration into the structure of the material and its strengthening

Manufacturers produce, in addition to the main products, and related materials - primers and leveling mixtures. Instructions are always attached to the goods, which says how to prepare the surface before finishing painting. It happens that the tables show means specially designed for priming.

Externally, paints are divided into the following types:

Means having a transparent structure are varnish, azure, and impregnation agents. The fact that they contain different pigments makes it possible to emphasize the natural structure of the tree. These products have good vapor permeability, which is why liquid from the processed material easily evaporates. Typically, such coatings have substances that protect against ultraviolet rays. Therefore, the tree does not collapse in the sun, and the period of use increases. Secondary processing is carried out after a couple of years, and the initial layer of removal does not require.

Environmentally friendly wood preservatives

Acrylic waterborne paint for interior use

On a note. Do not freeze the acrylic paint, this will lead to its unsuitability or most of the properties will be lost.

1. When they began to produce paints for furniture made of odorless wood, where water was used as a solvent, ordinary paints and varnishes became less in demand. But this does not mean that they stopped buying them. They are also used in repair work because of the quality of the coating, that they are simple and convenient to use. There are several important disadvantages - they are toxic and combustible. Of the opaque enamels, which are used as the basis of organic solvents, alkyd, vinyl chloride and polyurethane are in great demand.

Universal waterproof alkyd enamel for indoor and outdoor use

Oil formulations have good adhesion to wood, but surfaces painted with these formulations become non-breathable

Let's see what is included in the colors:

Variety of water-based paints

The benefits of acrylic paint

Safe acrylic paint suitable for wood furniture

Acrylic paints are in great demand, and for good reason - they have a lot of advantages.

• They are distinguished by excellent adhesion to wood.
• In many types of such paints, antiseptic substances are added to prevent the formation of fungus and mold, and therefore the life of wood products is increased, as well as water and dirt-repellent additives, which greatly simplifies the maintenance of painted furniture.
• A rich color scheme, this allows you to realize any design idea.

Variety of colors of acrylic paints

Super resistant acrylic paint for wood

Latex-based water-based paint

Latex paint penetrates deep into the structure of the wooden surface and creates a waterproof film

Most are sure that a high-quality paint on a wood surface can be done with oil paint. But it smells sharply, which can cause some harm to health. Not many people know that a similar effect can be achieved using latex-based aqua emulsions. It easily seeps into the tree and forms a moisture-proof film. This is how water-based paint forms a coating that can be easily washed - just wipe it with a wet cloth.

An undoubted advantage of this paint is the fact that the applied layer passes air during drying, which prevents the formation of bubbles on the surface. Of the minuses, we can distinguish that cracks can appear at low temperatures. In this case, the furniture located in the room, which is repeatedly aired in the cold season, is best not to be painted.

Washable latex-based washable paint

Silicone water based paint

Silicone water-based paint is considered one of the most durable coatings that do not have a pungent odor

This kind of coating is based on an acrylic copolymer and silicone, with which this paint, when compared with latex and acrylic, has the following properties:

• It is not erased for a long time, moisture resistant,
• water vapor permeable
• has elasticity
• resistant to mold and mildew,
• does not turn yellow over time,
• not subject to cracking and bloating,
• resistant to pollution.

Silicone emulsion is the most resistant coating, there is no pungent odor. In most cases, this paint is used to paint the front of buildings, but also paint and furniture to increase their life, especially if they are located in rooms with high humidity. A significant drawback of such paint is a significant price equivalent, given its high quality and durability, subsequently all these costs will be justified.

Silicone-based facade paint

How to choose a manufacturer

It is best to give preference to products of well-known manufacturers

Do not forget, choosing a paint, that you need to adhere to the best match of properties and value. No need to purchase cheap goods, so that later you do not have to redo everything. It is best to buy a coating product from manufacturers whose products have many good reviews. The Russian market presents paints for furniture made of high quality wood, odorless. The most popular brands are: “Teknos”, “Dulux”, “Tikkurila”, “Leningrad paints”.

Teknos paints for various surfaces

Drawing a conclusion from the foregoing, it can be stated that it is best to paint wood furniture in a room with a means that does not have a smell. Emulsions made from natural components are suitable for this, but the ideal option is silicone, acrylic, latex. The choice is yours, but, going to the store for a means of coverage, choose the products of reputable manufacturers.

Organic-based impregnation for interior work on wooden surfaces by Dulux

How to choose the right

It is important to know the advantages and disadvantages of all types of paints compatible with wood surfaces.

When buying paints to cover wooden furniture, do not forget about the following points.

• What are the operating conditions of the furniture, where is it located.
• To work in the bathroom you will need moisture-resistant paint, if you are painting kitchen furniture, then the coating should be resistant to temperature differences and not have a smell.

Paint for bathroom and kitchen latex super washable moisture resistant

Eco-friendly furniture with a harmless coating for children

Furniture made of pine, birch, beech and oak

To obtain smooth coatings, it is necessary to carefully grind the surface before painting

All coatings used for woodwork must be environmentally friendly.

Restoring obsolete pieces of furniture by painting is not an uninteresting and entertaining, as well as beneficial business. In this way, you can give a second life to objects that will last for many, many years. In addition, you will significantly save money.

High quality paints for wooden furniture