Painting Furniture With Eggshell

Two sets of bedroom furniture chalk paint Estate eggshell.

Painting furniture with eggshell. Paints with a sheen are normally preferred and recommended for trim and hand rails. Eggshell paint provides a soft sheen that can be emphasized with brighter lighting or toned down with dimmer lighting. Make sure the surface is clean and sanded as well as primed if necessary depending on the paint you have.

When I started painting I had no idea what I was doing. Eggshell has slightly more luster than a flat finish but you wont be left with shiny walls explains Fragali. Click Collect Ready within 1 hour.

Painting If the piece has fine details like doors start with these. Acrylic paint has an eggshell finish also called a satin finish meaning it has a little shine once it dries but not much. A paint with a satin finish reflects a minimal amount of light eggshell is a closely related finish.

Acrylic can be used to paint wood metal and plastic furniture. Do not fret if you spill some eggshell paint as damp paint can be cleaned up with plain water. Owing to the nature of the finish eggshell paint usually requires painting relatively thickly but not so much that it drips or sags on the surface.

Eggshell also makes it easy to clean the painted surface. It is a great alternative to flat paint as it resists stains better and can be wiped with a wet cloth. Chalk paint and Estate eggshell from Farrow and Ball.

It is the lowest luster option before flat or matte finishes. If your furniture has previously been painted or varnished use a multi surface primer. Fans of eggshell and satin paints like the luxurious sheen With eggshell or gloss paints you can wipe the wall with a damp cloth.