I recently gifted a set of fusion mineral paint from a giveaway that I won off of Instagram and I was so excited to try it out see what I thought about it because I have heard so many great reviews of fusion mineral paint. The internet seems to be raving about it and I was wondering if it held up to all of the hype.
I have only really used chalk paint before and I was also wondering what are the big differences between the two different paints, and if I would like fusion mineral paint as much as I like chalk paint too. Well friends, the verdict is in and I can’t wait to share my honest review of fusion mineral paint with you! Keep on reading below to see just what I thought about it!
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What Is Fusion Mineral Paint?
First of all, I thought I would go over what exactly Fusion Mineral Paint is in case you have never heard of it before.
Each pot of paint is hand poured in North America and it is a family owned business. They spent 10 years in research and development coming up with the perfect paint formula.
Fusion mineral paint has a built in top coat, no VOC (volatile organic compound), and it is virtually odorless. It has a smooth, self leveling application and it is made 100% from acrylic paint with no filters and it is non-toxic and lead free.
Fusion mineral paint also has incredible coverage, about 75 square foot per pint! You can read even more about this awesome company and their amazing products here.
What’s The Difference?
| Fusion Mineral Paint | Chalk Paint | Milk Paint | |
| Built In Top Coat | Yes | No | No |
| Toxic | No | Varies by Brand | Natural |
| UV Ray Resistant | Yes | No | No |
| Waterproof | Yes | No | No |
| Self-Leveling | Yes | No | Yes |
| Coverage | Excellent | Good | Excellent |
My Honest Review
After looking at all the information above, fusion mineral paint seems to be pretty promising. But did I agree with all the claims above?
The answer is- YES! I thought fusion mineral paint was amazing and I really enjoyed painting with it. I used a small sample sized pot on a very large mirror so I was super impressed that it was enough paint.
If you remember from one of my previous post (The Best Places to Antique Hunt Near Pigeon Forge), that is where I got the mirror from.
I will also share another picture of it below so you can see the size as well. The sample sizes of paint are only 1.25 fluid ounces, so I thought for sure I would have to get some more, but the coverage really is excellent.
It also went on very smoothly and it was not hard to paint with at all. When using chalk paint, you notice it doesn’t cover as well and it also leaves behind little lines here and there.
Which if you are a perfectionist like me, it will kinda drive you crazy! Fusion mineral paint does not and I believe all of the claims above about it are true.
I also love how you don’t have to add a top coat either and that it is already waterproof. Every time I used chalk paint in the past, I had to apply a sealer after painting.
So it was nice to skip this step and not have to do it. Overall, I am super impressed with this product and I may be switching over to using more fusion mineral paint rather than chalk paint now.
My Top 5 Favorite Things About Fusion Mineral Paint
In case you just want the highlights of why I love fusion mineral paint, here is a brief review of my top 5 favorite things about it from everything I mentioned above:
- The paint has a washable matte finish.
- Exceptional adhesion and durability.
- This paint is perfect for furniture, whether you are using it inside or out!
- No long re-coat time. Paint is dry to touch after just 30 minutes and ready for another coat in just 1-2 hours!
- No top coat/sealer required!
I will share another blog post soon that goes more into depth on how I transformed and painted that mirror and everything else I used for that process.
It turned out so well and I can’t wait to share with you guys! I hope you all enjoyed my honest review of fusion mineral paint and I would love to know if you guys have ever tried painting with it before too?
Let me know and tell me how your experience was with it as well!
Check out some more of my projects that I have completed using Fusion Mineral Paint below too:
- Painted Terra Cotta Pots
- How to Refinish a Dining Set
- Easy Tray Refresh
- Painted Wallpaper
- Fusion Mineral Tough Coat Review
Learn more about how to turn your builder grade home into something more by using paint here too!
First, I love the look of your blog. It’s always so nice, neat and clean. Your pictures are gorgeous always! Second, this paint sounds wonderful! Thank you!
Thank you so much Natasha! I really appreciate your kind words!
I am so happy to read this review!! I am a painter…I love to paint. I have tried chalk paint and milk paint but i have yet to try the fusion paint. NOW I WILL.
Thanks so much for the info:)
Yes Maria! You definitely should! I loved it. I am looking for a bigger piece of furniture to paint next because I still have a lot of paint left to try!
I read your last article about all of your great finds antiquing. I love what you did with the mirror. It looks refreshed and very beautiful. I’m glad this paint turned out so nice for you.
Thank you so much my friend! I am glad it turned out well too!
I love it. It’s a great way to redo tired old mirrors through but I’m a bit confused as to why you’d paint what looks like it could be a gilt gold mirror white (not that most of them are hugely valuable maybe £20-40 unless big/ pretty ornate/ round).
I painted it because I wanted to and it was only $15. The white matches my house better.
It does look better 🙂 looks so good I was considering if it’s worth painting some of the mirrors I find to try and up their value but I think if your selling them it’s better to give people choice to restore to original/ paint them 🙁 but I do agree it is a really good look for it and the paint you’ve chosen has done a really good job.
Oh yeah. I don’t think I would go through the trouble of painting it if I was selling it. I was planning on keeping it from the moment I bought it! It’s always nice to have the choice to either paint or leave it as is.
I love that you changed the colour of the mirror it looks so stunning! The paint quality sounds amazing, and really affordable x
Thank you so much! It really is affordable and it’s amazing what a little paint can do!
I love what you did with the mirror, it looks so stylish! The paint sounds fantastic, so easy to use and great quality! I’ve never heard of this paint before, so thank you for introducing it. Lovely review! <3 xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
Thank you so much Bexa! It really is a great product! I am definitely hooked on it now!
SOLD! I am using this on my next paint job. How can I not!
Yes Lisa! You definitely should! It’s an amazing product and There are so many pretty colors to choose from too!
Looks like interesting paint! I don’t do most (any) of the painting around here, but don’t like the way chalk paint feels. Is this rough like chalk paint or smooth?
Yes I know what you mean. Chalk paint has a thicker texture to it. I have used a sealer on things I have chalk painted before and that helped the feeling, but as far as this fusion mineral paint goes, I do not think it has a similar feeling to it. It definitely feels much smoother to me than chalk paint. I hope that helps!
Oh this paint sounds awesome! I’ve never heard of it before but I love the look. And so cool that it drys so quickly and is washable.
Yes! It is such a great product and I love that it dries so quickly too!
This sounds great! We’re actually going to be painting some furniture at home soon so I’ll have to see if we can get this here. Your mirror looks incredible x
Sophie
Yes girl you should! It would be so easy to use this on some furniture. That’s my next project too! I would love to be able to find an entryway table to paint soon!
I’m not the best artist but this paint looks nice. We never painted our furniture before and it seems interesting to do it.
You should definitely try painting furniture. I love doing it! It completely transforms the piece!
I am so glad I stumbled on this post. I’ve never heard of fusion mineral paint before, but it looks like it might be just what I’m looking for. My husband and I are about to move, which means I’ll be painting things to match the color scheme in our new house. It looks like this stuff might work perfectly! Thanks!
Yes! You should definitely try this out. I like it better than chalk paint and I am looking to find a big piece of furniture to paint next. I would love to do an entryway table for our home so hopefully I will find one soon!
I’ve never heard of fusion mineral paint before but it sounds amazing! I love that it has the built in top coat and dries so quickly, would be great to invest in when remaking furniture! I love the images you’ve used too, very clean cut and streamlined in aesthetic. Great post x
Bumblingalong.co.uk
Thank you so much! Yes, I am looking forward to painting a larger piece of furniture with this paint too!
The mirror looks so gorgeous! This paint sounds fab, I’ll definitely be giving it a go when I move out and need to repaint some things 🙂 x
Thank you so much Sophie! You should definitely try it out for sure!
This paint sounds like it’s really great quality! I love what you did with the mirror too! It looks so simple and chic! Thanks for sharing your review! 🙂
melissakacar.blogspot.com
Thank you so much Melissa. I am happy with how the mirror turned out as well!
I have never heard of Fusion paint before but it looks and sounds wonderful! The coverage on the mirror is fantastic you have done such a great job!
Thank you so much! It really is a fantastic product!
I’ve never heard of this type of paint before but it sounds and looks promising! That mirror looks extremely white and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
xoxo Simone | https://beautymone.com
Thank you so much. It really is an amazing product. I can’t wait to use it for more projects!
The mirror turned out beautifully! I’ve never heard of this paint before (I’m not very crafty) but you may have convinced me to take a chance and try it. Also, I love the layout and format of your blog – just lovely.
Joan
My Best Friend Adeline
https://kindness-compassion-and-coaching.com
Thank you Joan. I really appreciate that sweet compliment!
I have never heard of this paint. It sounds amazing, thank you for sharing it.
No problem! It is definitely a great product for sure!
It’s a very informative article, as I haven’t heard about Fusion Mineral Paint before. It seems to be a great product, as there is no VOC, is odorless, non-toxic, and lead-free.
Thank you. It really is an amazing product
This sounds like a really good paint, I like that it gives a matte finish! x
Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk
Thank you. I do too!
Great review! Fusion mineral paint sounds absolutely amazing, and I love that it actually met all the claims, that’s so important! The coverage looks incredible too – particularly for the amount you used. Thank you so much for sharing x
Thank you. I am glad you think so too!
Oo, this paint does sound amazing and I love the smooth finish on that mirror! The white gives it such a nice vibe, so I look forward to your next DIY post. 🙂
Thank you so much. I appreciate it
Such a lovely diy idea to paint the mirror. I have never heard of “fusion mineral paint.” Thank you for sharing this fun post. ☺️
Pastor Natalie (ExamineThisMoment)
Letstakeamoment.com
Thank you, it is a great brand of paint for sure!
This paint sounds amazing! I love that it doesn’t require a top coat and that a little bit goes a long way. It sounds like they did quite a bit of research to get this paint just right, which is awesome! Thank you for sharing!
Yes, it is so easy to paint with, I love it!
Cool art tool! You make me wanna try this mineral paint. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, you definitely should try it out sometime. It’s an amazing brand of paint!
I had never heard of this paint before, so thank you so much for sharing. I have a DIY project or two calling my name, and I will be looking into this. That mirror turned out fantastic! ✌️
Awe thank you so much. You should definitely try this paint out sometime!
I’ve never actually heard of this brand of paint before but I love the sound of it! It sounds like a really great paint so I’ll for sure be checking it out. Thank you so much for sharing such a great, in-depth review with us lovely Xo
Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
Thank you! I am so glad. You definitely should check it out. It’s an amazing brand for sure!