How to Choose the Right Paint
Which brand of paint to choose?
Fusion, Dixie Belle or Annie Sloan?
Here at Vintage Attic we have three fantastic paint brands - Fusion, Dixie Belle and Annie Sloan.
All three brands offer chalk paints, whilst Fusion and Dixie Belle also have a mineral paint range.
chalk or mineral paint?
Let’s explore the difference between chalk and mineral paint.
Chalk paint has an ultra-matte, chalky finish ideal for distressed or rustic looks. It’s great for beginners as it is quite forgiving and for pieces that won't see heavy, daily use.
It is thicker to apply and more heavily pigmented. Because it is porous it can be easily sanded and distressed. It does require a top coat to protect against stains and water.
Mineral paints are durable "all-in-one" products. The paint dries to a smooth satin finish with a built-in top coat. It offers a more sleek, modern look.
It is thinner to apply with a high resin content that self-levels as it dries, leaving virtually no brush strokes. It cannot be easily distressed once dry and does not require a top coat (unless it is be used on a particularly high traffic area).
