Paint for Wood!

Painting on wood seems to be a popular DIY crafting project, and for this purpose, you need to make sure you use the best paint for wood crafts.

The Best Paint for Wood

Acrylic paints are the most popular type of paint for different types of woodcraft projects. The paints are water-based, have little to no odor, and are also easy to clean.

Acrylic Paint

Latex paints are another excellent option for use on woodcraft projects that have a larger surface area to cover.

Latex Paint

Enamel paints are ideal for furniture where you need protection from wear and tear, temperature variations, moisture exposure, and dirt.

Enamel Paint

Chalk paints are used on distressed furnishings and give you a soft subdued aged effect on your piece of furniture and are ideal for use on wooden items such as tables.

Chalk Paint

Stains are great to use for finishing your woodcraft projects. Stains are semi-opaque and tend to make the natural color of the wood deeper, allowing the wood grain to show through.

Stains

Milk paints are very similar to chalk paint, giving the surface a worn and rustic look. The paint dries quite quickly to an ultra-matte finish.

Milk Paint

The Best Types of Wood for Painting Projects!

Maple is a hardwood that has a smooth surface and is less absorbent to paints than softwoods. The wood is very durable and can endure everyday wear and tear.

Maple Wood

Pine is a very soft wood, is easy to work with, and can take paint very well. This wood is pale-yellow and can brighten any interior space, and it is also very easy to carve or drill.

Pine Wood

Try to avoid making use of oak wood for your wood-craft projects, as it is a very porous wood and will act like a sponge, soaking in any primer or paint you may apply to it.

Oak Wood

This wood has become a very popular choice for use with woodcraft projects due to its amazing red hue, warm feel, and appealing smell. 

Cedar Wood

Redwood is fairly soft, so it is easy to work with, has a slightly reddish color, and is extremely resistant to dampness, making it ideal for outdoor furniture.

Redwood