Amber Waves of Grain Color Blog! You can describe Amber Waves of Grain as a warm nutty yellow, mustard, or a soft gold. It has been one of our color stars from the beginning and it still reigns supreme! Twigs and Twine in Lakewood, CO, painted a vintage knitting basket in Amber Waves of Grain, {Read More…}
What have you painted today? Featuring Shoreline!
October 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Shoreline A vibrant cheerful blue! Shoreline isn’t a shy pastel or one to walk away from a challenge! Shoreline is bold and fun! Here are a few projects our retailers have painted with Shoreline. Thank You Dear Heart in El, Cajon, CA painted an ornately carved table with Shoreline and finished it with APC Dark Wax, sometimes less {Read More…}
Bold and Beautiful!
September 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Bold and Beautiful! Beautiful bold and exciting hues of color just waiting for that special piece of furniture. Colors that empower and uplift you, they are the Bold and Beautiful collection! What is your favorite color? Pick up a brush and a can of your favorite Bold and Beautiful paint, be brave and let your {Read More…}
What have you painted today? Color blog featuring Rushmore!
September 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Color blog featuring Rushmore! Rushmore is a true taupe, not too gray and not too tan. You may have heard that Gray is the new Beige, and Greige is a blend of these neutral shades of color. Greige is likely to appeal to those who aren’t ready to embrace the current Gray color trend as a {Read More…}
Classic Finish Tutorial
September 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Classic Finish Tutorial! American Paint Company offers an all natural, zero VOC, eco-friendly, and solvent free paint. Our Clay/Chalk/Mineral based paints are made from the highest quality products available and we are passionate about our products. Our paint and finishes give you the products you need for, creative freedom as you restore, rejuvenate and reimagine your {Read More…}
Announcing The Bold and Beautiful Collection!
September 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Bold and Beautiful! We are excited to announce the Bold and Beautiful collection, a limited edition of nine new colors waiting for your creativity! Unafraid, determined and enduring colors: Purple Rain, Sea Foam, Grassy Lake, Soulful, Espresso, Persimmon, Starry Night, Vixen and Wedgewood! This is the Bold and Beautiful collection – a collection of colors {Read More…}
What have you painted today? Featuring Limoges!
September 17, 2015 by 1 Comment
Limoges A beautiful Old World creamy white! White and neutral shades of color are always popular go to colors, and Limoges is no exception. Limoges is reminiscent of bone china and it can be used on its own or with any color, style, decor or genre. An ornately carved wooden buffet, with a beautiful marble {Read More…}
How about a little Oomph!
September 14, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Diamonds, Stripes and Swarovski crystals! Gabrielle of, Oomph!, she shares her beautiful hand painted unique coffee table with the American Paint Company community! The table belonged to the customer. It is solid wood and well crafted. They had it for years but were bored with the originally blonde piece and didn’t find it to be a fit for {Read More…}
What have you painted today? Featuring Surfboard!
September 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Surfboard! Surfboard is a perfect shade of blue, reminiscent of a warm day at the beach with your favorite surfboard! There’s a little kid inside all of us wanting to come out and play in the surf, so grab a can of Surfboard and paint something! You’re going to love it! Our retailers are excited to share {Read More…}
What have you painted today? Featuring Fireworks Red!
September 3, 2015 by 1 Comment
Fireworks Red! Colors are like children, you love them all, and each are unique and different with special qualities that make them who they are. And you love each of them for who they are. One or two colors stand out as leaders of the pack just as children do on a playground and Fireworks Red {Read More…}
Painted Inspiration!
August 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Painted Inspiration! Summer is coming to an end, kids are back at school and we have more structure and routine with the close of summer vacation. You can almost feel autumn in the air! We love the changing seasons, there is always something to look forward to and each season brings new opportunities to paint {Read More…}
What have you painted today? Featuring Uncle Sam!
August 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Uncle Sam! What have you painted today? Uncle Sam is a pure bright white and it’s the perfect white when mixing your own custom colors or beautiful all by its self! Uncle Sam was created to accompany any shade of color as well as be the star of show. Our paintriot’s have been busy painting beautiful {Read More…}
Creating an heirloom!
August 24, 2015 by 1 Comment
Seventies Bentwood Rocker Becomes an Heirloom! Heirlooms are something special handed down from one generation to another, regardless of the current function or value. Do you have a special piece of furniture or decor that represents a meaningful event or memory and it makes you smile & reflect on its sentimental beginnings? Linda created a family heirloom {Read More…}
What have you painted today? Featuring Born on the 4th!
August 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Born on the 4th! Born on the 4th is a deep midnight blue that was developed in honor and celebration for the president of American Paint Company, Amrita Reitz! We love this rich deep regal color and we are excited to share some of our retailers painted pieces using Born on the 4th with you. Painted Past Designs {Read More…}
It’s all about the color!
August 17, 2015 by 1 Comment
Endless Color options! American Paint Company paint colors can be mixed to create an endless variety of colors, tones, shades and hues! Our colors were meant to be mixed and matched and we give you license to use your Creative Freedom! At American Paint Company we love color, all colors! KD’s Sweet Pickens used Home Plate, {Read More…}
This and That Thursday!
August 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This and That Thursday! Do you love a nice buffet as much as we do? Buffets are so versatile they can be used as a storage space, a kitchen island, dresser, or you can use them in a foyer as a special statement piece! Here are a few examples of buffets our paintriots have painted {Read More…}
Turn your Dresser into a Fire Truck with Fireworks Red
August 10, 2015 by 2 Comments
Turn your Dresser into a Fire Truck with Fireworks Red Thank you to Lisa DeSantiago, from Double Take Decor, Hamilton, Montana for this inspiration and unique idea. This is Lisa’s words on how to turn your dresser into a fire truck with fireworks red. Turn your Dresser into a Fire Truck with Fireworks Red We were going {Read More…}
Monday’s Retailer Inspiration!
June 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
Whether you love bold bright color or subdued neutrals, it seems as though everyone has a favorite and sometimes a handful of favorite colors. Color influences us on so many levels and sometimes is down right scary to pick a color for that special piece of furniture. We want our homes and work spaces to {Read More…}
What have you painted today? Featuring Vintage Velvet!
June 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
American Home Collection – Vintage Velvet! How do you describe true love? We think it’s easy to love everything about Vintage Velvet, a warm rich mustard yellow, that goes with everything and it’s sure to be everyone favorite! Our retailers agree they love Vintage Velvet from the American Home Collection and they are ready to {Read More…}
