Distressed Painting Techniques

Woohoo I’m back in the saddle! Feels good to take a paint brush to some furniture again – this time for a friend whose sweet husband built her this gorgeous table! She wanted some help …

If you are debating whether or not to use chalk paint or regular latex paint on your next piece of furniture. Here are some of the highlights of the pros and cons of both... View the slideshow belo...

Inspiration for today's color palette comes online catalog Soft Surroundings via Pinterest.. I love the combination of soft neutrals on this vintage style sideboard. Even a basic used sideboard can be transformed with paint and decorative moldings can be added to create interest. Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® start with a coat of French Linen. Over that layer Duck Egg Blue. Add Coco for shadows and Old White for highlights. Next time you consider purchasing a factory made reproduction also…

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The all natural chalk and clay paints from American Paint Company help our paintriots create beautiful projects! Look what they’ve done this week: All Things New Again painted this chest of drawers with our nation’s flag using Navajo White, Fireworks Red and Born on the 4th and finished with Top Coat. Sweet Pickins merged two different pieces {Read More...}

How to distress wood and furniture: 8 SUPER easy techniques & video tutorials to create aged & weathered wood quickly. Detailed steps & expert secret tips!

For the body, I mixed a custom color of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, Graphite and Coco. {finished with a mix of dark and clear wax} And for the stain on the top I mixed up another custom concoction...dark walnut and natural oak.

All your questions answered about using Wax or Polycrylic over Chalk Paint.

Nothing more stately or gorgeous than a vintage buffet. This classic piece had damage and all it needed was a buffet makeover. Come see the new look.

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, it's not just for furniture! Metal, glass, plastic...even lamp shades!! Come see them all in one post!

From dressers, to kitchen cabinets, to your floors, we paint everything! Dark or clear wax? Should I use lacquer? What if I want a glossy finish?

I was finally able to try a faux zinc finish! I love the look that the Restoration Hardware pieces that have this finish. If you are intersted to learn how to achieve this look, click the arrow to see my step by step instructions. I started with this nightstand & removed the hardware, did a light...Read More

Of all the products I use to transform weary, dated furniture, glaze stands out for the transformation it provides. Applied on top of a chosen color of paint, it takes the new look to a whole …