furniture painting

Dresser color transformation

Furniture painting is the practice of applying paint to wooden furniture, either to restore old pieces or to give them a new decorative finish.

The term encompasses both the hobby craft of refinishing thrift-store finds and professional restoration work.

Chalk paint and milk paint are popular choices among enthusiasts: She spent the weekend furniture painting in the garage.

Related

shabby chic · brush strokes · primer · base coat · sanding · wood filler · lacquer · varnish · stencil · patina · antique · whitewash · color palette · DIY · drop cloth · thrift · dresser · cabinet

Opposites
furniture treatment method

furniture paintingpaint removal

Eliminating applied coatings

paint stripping · reupholstering · wood staining · veneering · staining

decorative craft type

furniture paintingwall painting

Art on interior surface

canvas painting · mural painting · house painting · sculpture · textile arts

furniture modification type

furniture paintingfurniture building

Crafting household items

woodworking · carpentry · joinery · furniture assembly

Family

furniture, painting, furnish, furnished, furnishing, furnishings, unfurnished, paint, paints

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G