Sharing with you some pictures of a chest of drawers a customer brought in to paint. We were so excited about the color choices and the potential transformation that we forgot to take a “before” picture. Trust me… this is a dramatic transformation. The piece was originally finished with an orange-brown stain (eekkk). It sat {Read More…}
Color Fun with American Paint Company Chalk and Clay Paint
September 19, 2014 by 2 Comments
Look at the beautiful pieces our American Paint Company retailers/customers painted this week! Unika Custom Creations painted and crackled this desk using Cannonball over Orange Grove. My Treasure House painted an ombre look on this dressing Uncle Sam, Smoke Signal and Cannonball. The Burd’s Nest married a coffee table and old hutch top and then painted it {Read More…}
Painting an Antique and Ornate Side Table
September 17, 2014 by 1 Comment
We’re working on switching things around at the shop this week to better utilize our space so I’m sharing a cute little table I refinished recently. When I got it, it looked like it had been stained a dark brown but the color had faded quite a bit. It had such great bones though and {Read More…}
Painted Furniture Using Chalk and Clay Paint
September 12, 2014 by 3 Comments
Check out how our paintriots are transforming furniture using all natural chalk and clay paint. Twice Nice painted this cabinet using Smoke Signal over Home Plate, finished with Clear and Dark Wax with a stained top. The Old Store finished this dresser in Beach Glass and then stenciled using Home Plate. The Village Furniture painted this dresser using {Read More…}
From Garage to Gorgeous
September 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I purchased this cabinet a couple of years ago at a yard sale. The woman who was selling it had it in her garage as storage for a number of years so it was pretty beat up. But she had the original doors and hardware. It was a nice solid piece and had potential. I had seen a {Read More…}
Painting Furniture Using Chalk and Clay Paint
September 5, 2014 by 2 Comments
It’s been a beautiful week to paint using American Paint Company’s all natural chalk and clay paint. Look what has been transformed! Shangri-La Lane painted this hutch using Beach Glass and Fireworks Red. 4 Quarters Timeless Vintage painted this dresser using Home Plate and finished in Top Coat. Shizzle Design painted this buffet using a rainbow {Read More…}
Using Paint Instead of Stain
September 3, 2014 by 10 Comments
This dresser was a mess when we brought it home, and had more damage than any other piece I’ve tackled before. It’s hard to believe when you view the “Before” photo but you’ll just have to trust me on this one! The top was way past re-staining, with tons of patch work everywhere, so I {Read More…}
Fresh Painted Furniture Using American Paint Company Chalk and Clay Paint
August 29, 2014 by 2 Comments
Do you have any furniture in need of a fresh look? Get inspired and check out these beautiful transformations done with American Paint Company’s all natural chalk and clay paint! The Old Store painted this dresser using Amber Waves of Grain. Missing a drawer? No problem! Just add baskets! Shangri-La Lane painted this table using Treasure Box. {Read More…}
A Dresser Transformed Using 6 Colors From American Paint Company
August 27, 2014 by 3 Comments
This project is a dresser transformed with six colors from American Paint Company: Uncle Sam Navajo White Heaven’s Light Parchment Amber Waves of Grain and A-maizing. Then Paint, paint, blend paint, blend, blend paint, blend, paint, blend until just right. At this point I contemplated leaving the piece as is, or adding a stencil. As much {Read More…}
Painting Furniture with American Paint Company Chalk and Clay Paint
August 22, 2014 by 2 Comments
Painting furniture made easy just for you using American Paint Company chalk and clay all natural paint. Check out what our paintriots transformed this week! Consignments Plus painted this dresser using Twigs and Twine painted this cart using Nana’s Cupboard and finished in Dark Wax. The Painted Dragonfly painted this table using a 50/50 mix of Rushmore {Read More…}
Transforming Furniture Using American Paint Company All Natural Paint
August 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Have you used our ALL natural, EASY to distress, GORGEOUS colors, chalk and clay based paints yet? Look at what beautiful finishes can be created. Rustic Touch painted this cabinet using Liberty, Home Plate and finishing in Clear Wax. Trent River Designs painted this beautiful desk using Home Plate finished with Clear and Dark Wax. Village {Read More…}
Painted Furniture Using an All Natural Chalk and Clay Paint
August 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
What a glorious summer week to paint furniture! Look what our paintriots have done this time: Village Furniture painted this armoire using Limoges, and a mix of browns with Navajo White. Mainely Vintage painted this table using layers of Cannonball, Beach Glass, Tumbleweed, Heaven’s Light and Desert Cactus. Junque in My Trunk painted this dresser using Treasure {Read More…}
Painted Furniture Using American Paint Company
July 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of the best features of our natural chalk and clay paint is being able to work indoors safely! Whether you are braving the heat in your air conditioned palace or trying to stay warm inside, you can paint with no fumes! Check out what our paintriots having transformed. Restyled Vintage Designs painted this dresser using {Read More…}
Painting Furniture with American Paint Company’s All Natural Chalk and Clay Paint
July 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Our paintriots have been busy transforming furniture using our all natural chalk and clay paint. Look at the beautiful finishes painted with American Paint Company paint. The Painted Dragonfly painted this desk using Smoke Signal and Surfboard and finished with Clear Wax. Twice Nice painted this dresser in a subway station style using Lincoln’s Hat and Navajo {Read More…}
Painting Dressers with All Natural Chalk and Clay Paint
June 27, 2014 by 4 Comments
So many dressers painted fabulously with American Paint Company all natural chalk and clay paint. Which one would you choose?
Facebook Friday #20
June 20, 2014 by 3 Comments
It’s a great weekend to paint something with American Paint Company‘s all natural chalk and clay paint! Check out what our paintriots transformed this week! Village Furniture painted this dry sink using Limoges and Dollar Bill. Twigs and Twine painted this dresser using National Forest, Beach Glass and Dollar Bill. A Family Affair painted these tables using Wild {Read More…}
Painted Tables Using All Natural Chalk and Clay Paint
June 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
What better way to give tables a new life than with American Paint Company’s all natural chalk and clay paint? Check out these beautiful makeovers! What table do you have waiting to be painted with all natural chalk and clay paint?
Painted Dressers using American Paint Company’s All Natural Chalk and Clay Paint
May 30, 2014 by 2 Comments
Check out these pretty dressers painted with American Paint Company’s chalk and clay paint! What dresser do you have that needs a facelift?
Painting with Red Paint – An English Desk
May 14, 2014 by 1 Comment
I was so excited to use this paint, that I forgot to take before pictures! I just wanted to get to the after! Step 1: This desk had some water damage to the front, so I scraped and steamed off the remaining veneer. Followed by some sanding, the piece was ready to be painted. Step {Read More…}
Facebook Friday #19
May 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
American Paint Company offers a beautiful chalk and clay, all natural paint and our paintriots create beauty using it to transform old furniture. Look and see what they’ve done this week! Painted Past Designs painted this dresser using Cannonball, Purple Mountain Majesty and finished with Black Mica in Clear Wax. Deep Creek Vintage transformed this sideboard {Read More…}
