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
March 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
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
February 27, 2019 by 4 Comments
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
February 7, 2019 by 1 Comment
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aren’t just for pros with exorbitant budgets… With some sandpaper, paint, and a vision, anyone can renovate an outdated piece into something beautiful.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
January 25, 2019 by 1 Comment
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
January 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
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
November 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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…}
Unleash Your Creativity on Small Projects
November 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Unleash Your Creativity on Small Projects Some people think that chalk based paint is only good for piano or kitchen cabinet facelifts, modernizing dining tables, or for big projects around the house. But we’ll show you today why that kind of thinking can inhibit creative powers! Unleash your creativity on small projects using American Paint {Read More…}
5 Steps for Impeccable Stencil Painting with Chalk Paint
October 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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…}
Fall Colors to Warm Up Your Home
October 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Fall Colors to Warm Up Your Home Who doesn’t love Fall? Back to school, cool breezes, crisp crunchy leaves, and beautiful warm colors abounding. It’s the season for corn mazes, pumpkin pie, and leaf fights. And what better way to enjoy Fall than to bring it inside? In this post we’ll go over all the {Read More…}
Don’t Be Shy, Go Bold with Coral Reef
October 9, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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
October 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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
September 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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
September 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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
September 11, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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
August 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
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…}
Transform a Beloved Antique Dresser into a Modern Looking Piece
August 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Chantelle purchased APC from Buds and Blooms and she shares with us how she transformed a beloved antique dresser into a modern looking piece to fit the updated look of her living space. This piece was an old dresser, (dating back at least 30 years) that was passed down to her husband from his mother. When she {Read More…}
My first Chalk Painting project ever…a $5 Book Shelf
August 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
My First Chalk Painting Project Ever…a $5 Book Shelf “I’ve literally NEVER painted a piece in my entire life…not even a fence post!” Amber purchased some American Paint Company products, but had never used them before. So, they sat on the shelf, staring at her day after day. Her dream was to paint a leather {Read More…}
New Life to a Child’s Favorite Toy with Clay, Chalk & Mineral Paint
August 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
If you go up to your Grandma’s attic, you might just find an old rocking horse hiding up there. How awesome would it be to grab that rocking horse from the attic, clean it up, and re-paint it with an all natural products?! TOTALLY AWESOME!! So let’s find out how Debbie brought new life to {Read More…}
Wet Distressing Without Using Sandpaper
July 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Kathy Cook shares with us why she loves wet distressing without using sandpaper. She is the owner of The Vintage Dames near Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania. Her project truly shows that any piece is a diamond in the rough, because with a little TLC, something beautiful can be created. Kathy did not need to prime her {Read More…}
