A ready prepared piece of furniture – see our advice and video on how to prepare your furniture for painting. When painting almost any type of furniture, paintbrushes are essential for an efficient and simple job. Choose the right size brush for the size of area you are painting. As demonstrated in the video by Craig, a small roller is also a useful choice for certain areas. The full Frenchic library can be used to paint a huge range of products and surfaces around a home. Here are the best options for specific uses: Reseal tin after use. Clean up any spills immediately with water. Wash brushes in warm, soapy water.

Our award-winning Lazy Range, used by Craig, is simple to use with self-priming, self-levelling and self-sealing properties. The unique wax infusion gives a soft, low sheen that fits in anywhere. That’s matched in the Al Fresco Range, which has the added benefit of weather-resistance, so it can be used both inside and out. The shade range is lovely, ranging from shabby chic pastels through eye-catching brights to soothing neutrals. Most people will be able to find something they like that will suit their home and personality. Not all chalk paint is the same! Frenchic gives you something a little bit different, with beautiful, versatile and innovative chalk and mineral paints. From traditional artisan products to our award-winning self-sealing collections, your whole home – indoor and outdoor – is covered.

Painting made simple

Furniture plays a significant role in your home’s décor. Over time, it can naturally become worn, suffer damage or simply lose its appeal as you look to update your space. As with all of our Frenchic paints, The Lazy Range has minimal VOC content, and has been painstakingly tested to achieve UKCA and EN71-3 certification. This means it is safe to be used on your children's toys, making it the perfect choice to update your nursery furniture. Thanks to its water resistance and durability, it is also a suitable option for kitchens in need of a freshen-up. If you are planning to refresh your kitchen with a new colour or just revamp your favourite pieces of furniture, why not opt for a paint that delivers a creamy professional finish without any hassle? Introducing The Lazy Range! Painting made simple Smaller brushes will take care of the narrow or fiddly bits, such as chair spindles or table legs. Larger brushes or a small roller will rapidly cover the larger areas, such as the tabletop. Wood: For interior wood furniture the Original Range is likely to be the best choice. For wooden trimming elements, Frenchics trim paint can be used. For exterior wooden furniture, you should use the Al Fresco range.

A 750ml tin will provide a coat of up to 12.5m 2. For a durable finish, a minimum of 2 coats is required, so your 750ml tin should provide full coverage for just over 6m 2 on non-porous surfaces like laminate or metal. A durable matt chalk paint intended for use on walls, this range is suitable for washing clean, and can also be used on a variety of other applications like wood, concrete, and laminate. Frenchic wall paints are self-priming for easy application. Frenchic Al Fresco Inside/Outside RangeAs with all Frenchic products, the paint is all natural, zero VOC, and solvent free with no odour. It has a rich superior coverage and is EN71 certified making it safe for use on children’s furniture and toys and is also safe for pets. A quality brand offering chalk-based paints in a variety of types, Frenchic have exploded in popularity through the internet, moving from furniture paints to wall paints, exterior paints and more. In this overview from Building Materials Nationwide, we’ll explore the full range of Frenchic paints and look at the best options for different areas of a home. What is Frenchic Paint? Frenchic also offers other tools of the trade, including Italian handcrafted brushes, environmentally friendly sparkling mineral powder, odourless paint, an odourless wax that also has the EN:71-3 certfication, a liquid Finishing Coat and aprons giving you everything you need to complete the job.