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…}
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…}
Vintage Antiquing Wax on a Side Table
Vintage Antiquing Wax on a Side Table Jo-Anne Dowdall-Brown signed up for a class at The Square Nail located in Renfrew, Ontario where she was taught how to use Vintage Antiquing Wax on a Side Table. Jo- Anne tells us: “This is one of two bedside tables given to me by a neighbor of my Mom and {Read More…}
Eco Friendly Navy Blue Paint Makes Furniture Look Grand
Eco Friendly Navy Blue Paint Makes Furniture Look Grand Thank you Carly for this transformation. This piece really shows that Eco Friendly Navy Blue Paint Makes Furniture Look Grand. If navy has never caught your eye before, maybe this transformation will cause you to look at APC’s Born on the 4th of July color in a {Read More…}
American Paint Company’s Dollar Bill with Clear Wax
You Don’t Need Years of Experience to Create Beauty Dolores has been shopping at Fresh Vintage in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and has fallen in love with our products. Dolores share of this before & after shows you don’t need years of experience to create beauty. American Paint Company’s Dollar Bill with Clear Wax She tell {Read More…}
Chalk Painting Kitchen Cabinets in Smoke Signal and Crushed Tea
Chalk Painting Kitchen Cabinets in Smoke Signal and Crushed Tea We are in love with these 1980’s kitchen cabinets that Beverly from Balloons Tycoons was able to turn around to a modern look with just American Paint Company’s gray Smoke Signal, Crushed Tea & sealed with APC’s durable Hard Coat liquid sealer. From vintage to modern. We can’t {Read More…}
With American Paint Company Products Farm Tables are Farm Fresh
With American Paint Company Products Farm Tables are Farm Fresh I wasn’t “Born in a Barn” so I don’t want to really eat and drink on one, SO I use the American Paint Companies fabulous paints to recreate and replicate the real thing. Lead free, no pesticide residue or other animal un-thinkables like real barn wood. Clean {Read More…}
Cannonball with Clear Wax on a Hutch
Cannonball with Clear Wax on a Hutch Some people think re-doing an old piece of furniture is a lot of work. It does not have to be. It’s amazing what one color and one finish can do to a piece. Just check out this Hutch from Heather who used Cannon Ball with Clear Wax on {Read More…}
Paint Workshop for Cancer Patients
Paint Workshop for Cancer Patients Paint Workshop for Cancer Patients 46 Cancer Patients had a great time at a wonderful paint workshop event sponsored by the Cancer Fighters Program. The food and room rental were all provided by CTCA Cancer Fighters Program. The founder of American Paint Company, Amrita Reitz donated paint and products again for {Read More…}
Repainting a Table, Chairs & Seat Cushions
Repainting a Table, Chairs & Seat Cushions Tracy Anderson from Kiwi Acres Farm shows us her transformation by repainting a table, chairs & seat cushions. Repainting a Table, Chairs & Seat Cushions The amazing lines of this table and chairs wouldn’t let them pass it by. With a quick sand of the top to level out some deep {Read More…}
The Best of American Paint Company – Top 5 Blog Posts
The Best of American Paint Company – Top 5 Blog Posts Over the past few years American Paint Company has published hundreds of posts about ‘How To Tutorials’, project ideas, our products, and the retailers who proudly carry the Clay/Chalk/Mineral paints in their store. Here’s the ‘Best Of American Paint Company’s posts. The Best of American {Read More…}
What have you painted today? Featuring Nana’s Cupboard!
Color Blog featuring Nana’s Cupboard! Nana’s Cupboard invites memories of Nana; her apron was standard attire, pockets on either side, with tissue in one pocket and hard tack candies in the other, fresh baked bread with warm butter, and steaming mugs of hot cocoa were standards at Grandma’s house and so were her green cupboards that held {Read More…}
What have you painted today? Featuring Navajo White!
Color Blog featuring Navajo White! While we love color and many of you do too, we also love the elegance and purity of white. Neutral colors, including our 4 shades of white will always be popular, and its easy to fall in love with them! Navajo White is a lovely soft true white, and it’s {Read More…}
What have you painted today? Featuring Cannonball!
Cannonball color blog! Finding a true black is challenging, and creating a rich full-bodied black is even more challenging. At American Paint Company we’ve worked hard to find a perfect shade of black and we think we’ve nailed it with Cannonball! Here are a few samples of painted pieces from our retailers. Beautiful painted a {Read More…}
What have you painted today? Featuring Shoreline!
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!
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? Featuring Limoges!
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…}
What have you painted today? Featuring Surfboard!
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!
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…}