Old Coffee Table given new life during lockdowns!

Joeline was telling us about this old coffee table that was left in the house they had bought 18 years ago! During Covid she had picked up some APC products from Buds N Blooms and thought this would be a fun project for her hubby and their 2 youngest boys!   What a GREAT idea!!  {Read More…}

Before & After Wood Bowl

Hi, This is Jessica with APC Paints, and today we’re going to be working on this wooden bowl that I picked up from the thrift store. I’m going to be using two colors from American Paint Company and I’m going to show you how you can just wet distress any piece using American Paint Company {Read More…}

Painted Funky Flower Pot

Hey! The kids aren’t the only ones Dabbing… and by dabbing I mean using APC Paints to add texture to any piece!! This week I found this FUNKY vase that was just screaming for some APC Cannonball! I used APC Kona, APC Smoke Signal, APC Uncle Sam as the under colors “dabbed” on to the {Read More…}

Learn more about APC Wax with Charlene

Charlene (from The Primitive Lane) and Kevin have some great chats regarding APC’s Wax. Grab your coffee and hang out with them, you’ll get lots of good tips and be inspired to CREATE! #BeACreator #AmericanPaintCompany      

Make Time to CREATE … like Janik Chopin

Janik used the following APC products: Gunpowder  Home Plate Top Coat   This is what she had to say about her project: My husband purchased this frame for me in the 81, just before our wedding! Originally red it was painted in Gold Leaf, & he cut the mirror to size. This sat in a {Read More…}

Repaint Dining Room Table with Peacock from American Paint Company

Christy Hudacek is a miracle worker. If you don’t believe us, read on to see how she used APC to repaint dining room table in this amazing transformation. After receiving this once bold and very loved table from a friend, Christy tells us that she was very excited! She was looking forward to the chance {Read More…}

Glazing an Old Hutch – Before and After

In this post, we’ll cover glazing an old hutch before and after. A couple years ago I was looking in an old shed my dad was going to tear down.  I noticed this big hutch and had no idea the history behind it. I asked my dad if I could have the cabinet.  So he dropped {Read More…}

What To Do When You Find 2 Old End Tables For Just $20

For just $20 and a little research on Facebook, Darlene Mitchell From Mainely Vintage found these 2 end tables. Chalk Painting Solid Cherry End Tables with American Paint Company Darlene tells us the tables were very sturdy and of good quality, and probably about 15 – 20 years old. Often times the best quality furniture is {Read More…}

Repainting a Dining Room Table Set

Have you ever thought about repainting your dining room table? Monique needed a new dining table to accommodate her large family. However, she wasn’t excited about the hefty price tag that often accompanies a new furniture purchase. She had wanted to try painting a piece of furniture instead of purchasing a new one. And she {Read More…}

How to Revamp an Old Display Case with the Popular Sand Distress Technique

How to Revamp an Old Display Case with the Popular Sand Distress Technique Watch any home improvement show, and you’ll see old furniture transformed into functional, attractive pieces.  But these makeovers aren’t just for pros with exorbitant budgets… With some sandpaper, paint, and a vision, anyone can renovate an outdated piece into something beautiful.  American {Read More…}

Transform Old Furniture with Natural Paint and Glaze

Transform Old Furniture with Natural Paint and Glaze We all have one or more in our house.  You deny it by hiding it with table clothes and nick-naks, its in a corner out of the way or deep in the basement. We all have one. An old piece of furniture that we are embarrassed about. {Read More…}

Farm House Style Kitchen Table Painted Red, White and Blue

Farm House Style Kitchen Table Painted Red, White and Blue Frank shares with us his find that finally allowed him to paint his dream! First he bought his products from Cool and Collected Antiques in Nebraska, then he found a farm house style kitchen table to paint red, white & blue. Frank doesn’t have a a before {Read More…}

Creating a Masterpiece with American Paint Company

Creating a Masterpiece with American Paint Company When it comes to refurnishing a beloved piece, the thought exists that it has to be elaborate and it will be time-consuming. With American Paint Company products, simplicity is our middle name. In this post we’ll show you how creating a masterpiece with American Paint Company can be {Read More…}

5 Steps for Impeccable Stencil Painting with Chalk Paint

5 Steps for Impeccable Stencil Painting with Chalk Paint There are many benefits to painting stencils with chalk, clay, mineral base paints. For starters, American Paint Company offers 46 colors! You’re sure to find a color that will make that stencilled pattern really stand out. Secondly, we’re sure you’ve experienced frustration when your paint has {Read More…}

Don’t Be Shy, Go Bold with Coral Reef

Don’t Be Shy, Go Bold with Coral Reef American Paint Company offers a wide array of beautiful, bold, and eye-catching colors. It’s easy to produce a statement piece and add a little zest to your decor. Tasha from Lakewood, Colorado shares with us her story of stepping out of her neutral comfort zone to make something {Read More…}

Youth DIYers Edition: Turn Your Thrift Store Find into a Shabby Chic Statement

Youth DIYer Edition: Turn Your Thrift Store Find into a Shabby Chic Statement Tori is a 15 year-old who was in need of a desk for homework. The desk had to not only fit into the space of her bedroom but match the decor as well.  And there is no better place to find a {Read More…}

Transform Your Sliding Barn Door from Weathered to Rustic

Transform Your Sliding Barn Door from Weathered to Rustic We’ve all found gems at antique stores that need a little love. Our featured DIYer, Corina, purchased this old door from an antique store for $78.  She had plans to complete her tranquil, cabin-style sitting room with a sliding rustic farmhouse door. In this post, we’ll show {Read More…}

Update Your Desk with American Paint Company’s Beach Glass Color

Update Your Desk with American Paint Company’s Beach Glass Color If you’ve got a desk, or any furniture piece that has seen better days, don’t throw it out! Give it a facelift! Some pieces have as much of a story as you or me and by using American Paint Company’s Clay, Chalk, Mineral Base paint, {Read More…}

How to Age a Hutch Using Vintage Antiquing Wax

How to Age a Hutch Using Vintage Antiquing Wax If you’re painting fine furniture such as a china cabinet, hutch, or other furniture showpieces, American Paint Company offers their popular Vintage Antiquing Wax to seal your project. The Vintage Antiquing Wax is a completely all-natural sealer. Unlike other sealers, it doesn’t contain any toxic chemicals and is {Read More…}

How to Use the Dry Brush Technique on an Older Cabinet

How to Use the Dry Brush Technique on an Older Cabinet Traci was shopping at Shizzle Designs in Michigan, she had a handmade, older cabinet from her Mother In Law that needed some love. And that’s when she spotted the perfect color combination from American Paint Company!  Cannonball and Fireworks Red. In this post, she shows {Read More…}

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