With a unique wax infusion, our innovative collection of chalk and mineral paints promises high-quality results without any extra effort. With self-priming and self-levelling qualities, you get superb coverage with little or no brush marks. The Lazy Range has also scooped a Queen's Award for Innovation as the first chalk and mineral paint that doesn't require any sealing.

Apply with a good quality brush or a roller. Also suitable for spraying - thin with up to 15% tap water and apply additional coat(s). Finishing coat – it is not necessary to apply finishing coat or a varnish over Lazy Range or Al Fresco but should you wish to do so, leave 2 hours after the final coat of Lazy Range before applying. In addition to their paint ranges, Frenchic also produces several finishing products and accessories: If you want to get even more creative, try our Original Artisan Range, which is a traditional non-sealing chalk paint. This means you can play around with different effects and use our sealants, topcoats and waxes to seal or add to your decorative finish. Frenchic – Providing Inspiration for DIY Projects There were some excellent examples of upcycling to look at, including renovated oilcloth tablecloths that woud otherwise have been thrown away, decorated bottles and vases from the household recycling box, and upcycled lampshades that had originally been bought for 50p in a charity shop. From trash to treasure in two or three easy steps.Always ensure you have enough paint for your whole project. When more than 1 tin of the same colour is needed, it is good practice to ensure batch numbers are identical or to intermix batches prior to commencing painting. A great tip is to paint with your brush strokes following the grain of the wood (which tends to run along the width of surfaces or up and down/along legs or ledges). This will make for a natural looking finish. Craig gives great demo in the video of how to deal with areas where panels meet, and the grain is at different angles. 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. 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.

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Leave subsequent coats to dry and then you can carefully turn over your piece, so it is the right way up and get going with painting the top in the same way. Step 4: Top It Off Use a paint tray to coat the roller, ensuring your roller is nice and evenly loaded. Craig’s tip is to start painting in the middle of the top and to work outwards. Keep it light because exerting firm pressure can cause rollers to skid, particularly on the first coat, leading to an uneven texture. Watch out for any excess paint sitting on the edges – you can smooth this with a paintbrush if necessary. Finish off with long, even strokes in the direction of the grain. Which Paint Should I Use? Tiles: Frenchic recommends their Al Fresco range for use on ceramic tiles, due to its durability. Finishing products can be applied if you’d like a sheen finish.