When it comes to timber furniture, choosing the right paint finish can make all the difference in achieving the desired look and durability. Paints can add colour and personality to a piece, whilst enhancing the functionality and style. Our latest article looks at decorating new timber furniture and how, with the right choices, you can create a beautiful and long-lasting piece of furniture that will stand the test of time.

Wider range of colour options

One of the main benefits of painting wood is the wide range of colour and sheen options to choose from. A professional painter will be able to easily match the paint colour for the wooden surfaces to other colours around your home, creating a more unified space, and will also have the ability to produce a very intricate and beautiful finish for your wood surfaces.

Easy maintenance

While stains have to be reapplied every few years to protect wood from the elements, high-quality paint jobs that do not peel or chalk can provide a good protective barrier for wood. A quality paint job from a reputable professional will also last for a long period of time without the need for repainting.

Types of paint

Choosing the right paint for timber furniture is crucial to ensure both a beautiful finish and long-lasting durability. Some of the best options for painting timber furniture are oil-based paints, acrylic paints, and milk paints. Oil-based paints offer excellent durability and protection against moisture, but they do require longer drying times and can emit strong fumes. Acrylic paints are a versatile option that come in a range of finishes, from matte to high gloss, and they dry quickly. Milk paints are a natural and eco-friendly option that produce a unique finish and are easy to distress for a vintage look.

Farrow & Ball

Whether you prefer light and airy or dark and dramatic, timeless greens or popular pinks, you can’t of failed to of heard about this paint. If you love the ever so popular chalky finish that Farrow & Ball are famous for then this company could be your go to in decorating your timber furniture. With an extensive choice, all those natural, organic pigments not only create rich and beautiful colours, they also create a sublime finish.

While they might cost more than other brands, this great paint brand has made an effort to use Fairtrade sources and to be as environmentally friendly as possible. In the long run, you’ll save money on repainting jobs, as the colours and patterns of their products tend to fade less in time.

You can visit their website for inspiration here: https://www.farrow-ball.com

Annie Sloan

Now a global phenomenon, Annie Sloan first developed the Chalk Paint® range in 1990 to answer the need for a versatile paint, something that could double up as an easy to use furniture paint, wood paint, home décor paint, wall paint, terracotta paint, laminate paint, fabric paint, leather paint or even metal paint.

These paints work beautifully on timber furniture without priming or sanding in most cases; they are easy to use and quick to dry; and they can be used for a number of different paint techniques, with a velvety, ultra matt finish. Together with all this you also get the added benefit of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint being an all natural paint, an eco-friendly paint, a food safe paint, a virtually odour-free paint as well as a baby safe paint.

You can visit their website for inspiration here: https://www.anniesloan.com

More than the aesthetics, painting your furniture can also protect the wood from scratches, moisture damage, and other forms of wear and tear, ultimately prolonging its lifespan.

Here at Stafford Joinery we manufacture a wide range of bespoke furniture which is ideal for painting, which include:

• Tables (dining tables, coffee tables, side tables)
• Chairs (dining chairs, armchairs, lounge chairs)
• Shelving units (bookcases, display units)
• Cabinets (media cabinets, storage cabinets, dressers)
• Beds (platform beds, four-poster beds, reclaimed wood beds)
• Desks (writing desks, standing desks, executive desks)
• Benches (entryway benches, garden benches, indoor/outdoor benches)
• Kitchen units and islands (butcher block islands, custom-built islands)
• Doors (entry doors, interior doors, sliding barn doors)
• Custom-built built-ins (fireplace surrounds, window seats, storage boxes)

For further information and advice on decorating new timber furniture please contact us here.