What Is the Best Paint For Furniture?

Updated on Aug. 22, 2024

Revamp a headboard, buffet or Adirondack chair into a colorful work of art. With the right furniture paint, anything is possible.

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Best All-Purpose Furniture Paint

Majic Paints DiamondHard RePurpose Enamel

Majic Paints DiamondHard RePurpose Enamel is perfect for any piece of furniture because it sticks to virtually everything — metal, PVC, plastic, masonry, brick, glass, tile, vinyl and more. DiamondHard is also easy to apply, leaves a smooth, satin finish, works indoors and out and is available in 10 gorgeous colors. Plus, it does it all without sanding or priming. Amazing!

Fun Fact: DiamondHard RePurpose Enamel was used to paint the Big Bat project at the Louisville Slugger Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. How cool is that?

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Best All-Around Oil-Based Paint for Furniture

Rust-Oleum’s Stops Rust Protective Enamel Paint

Rust-Oleum’s Stops Rust Protective Enamel Paint is the brush-on version of the company’s classic spray enamel, oil-based formula. It creates a protective coating to make tables, cabinets and end tables look new again.

A quart covers up to 90 sq. ft. and takes two to four hours to dry on any surface, from wood to metal. Durable and hard as nails, it combats fading, chipping, dings and abrasions while delivering long-lasting rust prevention. Check out our guide for old furniture restoration.

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Best Paint for Outdoor Furniture

Valspar Duramax Exterior Paint and Primer

Valspar Duramax Exterior Paint and Primer bonds and primes in a single step and provides an excellent shield against weather, UV rays and nasty mold and mildew. This paint also resists cracking and peeling, can be applied by brush, roller or airless sprayer, and cleans up with soap and water.

One Lowe’s reviewer loved how it performed, writing, “This paint is wonderful. It covers great and does not run. I painted beehive boxes and was impressed by the low odor. Bees are very sensitive to smell and there was no problem.”

Duramax comes in a tintable base to render a protective and decorative coating that will turn your outdoor furniture into backyard masterpieces.

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Best Spray Paint for Furniture

Krylon COLORmaxx Spray Paint and Primer

Promising a satiny smooth finish and supreme indoor/outdoor rust protection, Krylon COLORmaxx Spray Paint and Primer delivers outstanding coverage for multiple home improvement and craft projects.

Much more forgiving than many brush-ons, Krylon is formulated for use on wood, metal, wicker, plastic, canvas, foam and more. The big aerosol applicator tip gives painters the flexibility to spray at just about any angle for fast and precise coverage. It leaves behind a robust, hard finish that can withstand rough-and-tumble use.

A trusted producer of spray coatings since 1947, Krylon COLORmaxx offers various bright, brilliant hues to help you restore, refresh and recolor any furniture painting project.

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Best Chalk Paint for Furniture

Rust-Oleum Ultra Matte Interior Chalked Paint

To add a distressed, homespun vibe to bare or finished vintage furniture, Rust-Oleum Ultra Matte Interior Chalked Paint is a beautiful and versatile choice.

Made from calcium carbonate, talc and pigment, this chalk paint offers high adhesion to most surfaces — wood, metal, glass, ceramic, laminate and canvas. It requires little prep time or priming. Applied by brush, roller or sprayer, this product offers excellent coverage in one or two coats, max.

This chalk paint also dries quickly and sands easily to create that popular lived-in look. And it’s available in lots of trending colors to create a one-of-a-kind piece that could become a family heirloom. Here’s a list of amazing chalk paint furniture ideas.

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Best Milk Paint for Furniture

Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint