I was feeling adventurous and tried a new layering technique that involves painting various Annie Sloan Chalk Paint colors using a brush, a spray water bottle, and some black wax. I should warn you, it gets a whole lot ugly before it starts looking good...
Colorways by Leslie Stocker - a fabulous colour mixing resources for ASCP furniture painters.
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Discover Annie Sloan Charleston Farmhouse chalk paint collection inspired the the art & design of The Bloomsbury group
Want a better alternative to chalk paint that is easier, faster and MUCH cheaper? In this tutorial, I share the best type of paint for wood furniture.
While looking for inspiration for my upcycling project, I’ve come across many excellent examples of chalk paint furniture makeover ideas. Looking at these beautiful pieces helped me to come up with the way I wanted to approach my upcoming project. I’ve decided to share what I’ve found with you to get your creative fluids going
Old furniture can be made new again with a fresh, vibrant coat of paint. Here's how to bring an old chest of drawers back to life
Want a better alternative to chalk paint that is easier, faster and MUCH cheaper? In this tutorial, I share the best type of paint for wood furniture.
HERE'S HOW I CREATED A "REAL WOOD LOOK" USING PAINT TO UPDATE THIS THRIFTED TABLE | YOUTUBE VIDEO Hi sweet friends and thanks for joining me! Today I'm sharing how I updated this gorgeous table using paint to create a modern faux wood finish. This is a take two on this table (more on this
Colorways by Leslie Stocker - a fabulous colour mixing resources for ASCP furniture painters.
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You with the paint brush - stop what you're doing! Are you making any of these mistakes when painting furniture? Learn and then work smarter.
Easy DIY Tutorial to chalk paint old furniture using Annie Sloan paint and wax. See this chalk painted coffee table before and after.
Create a moody multi dimensional beachy blues look using Vintro paints. Chalk paint your piece as normal ( we used French Navy chalk paint) Wax your piece as normal ( we used clear wax tinted with Victorian Black chalk paint) Add highlights with a tinted wax (we used clear wax tinted with Christabelle chalk paint) Apply a touch of gold gilding for some extra dimension Ta da! Products Used French Navy Vintro Chalk paint Victorian Black Vintro Chalk paint Vintro clear wax Christabelle Vintro Chalk paint Staalmeester 2020 synthetic brush Staalmeester 3600 natural bristle brush Gold gilding wax
Opposites on the color wheel (Blue and Orange) not only attract but are stunning when paired together. This old pine pie safe, notice the vents for cooling, is a perfect example. Mix and layer a little Emperor's Silk with Barcelona Orange over Greek Blue. Old White lightens each of the colors and is dabbed on for texture and highlights. Annie Sloan Chalk PaintⒸ makes this an incredibly easy technique for a vintage, distressed style. I like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for my craft and furniture projects, but for walls nothing compares to Pure & Original Fresco Lime Paint. I love the natural variations of shades and tones the lime creates within one paint color. You have to see how gorgeous it is! Checkout my most recent interior design make overs with Fresco. It can be purchased online at www.502paint.com P.S Pure and Original also makes a chalk based paint called Classico in 140 colors! Its amazing too!
Upcycling your wardrobe with Chalk Paint is a deeply satisfying, transformative project that can bring a 'new-stuff sparkle' to any space.
If you're interested in mixing your own chalk paint to save yourself time and money, here are the 4 BEST Homemade Chalk Paint Recipes which will give you great results!
Want a better alternative to chalk paint that is easier, faster and MUCH cheaper? In this tutorial, I share the best type of paint for wood furniture.
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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 consider picking up something secondhand from a consignment shop or craigslist. Chances are it will be a fraction of the price and you can make it yours with a little paint. I receive many questions about the techniques I use when working on old furniture. New things are happening behind the scenes at Colorways! A newly designed website will be launched, hopefully this month. One of the new elements will be a series of short videos on how to do the techniques I use: paint layering, washes, color mixing, drybrushing etc. And to start things off there will an exciting contest/giveaway. Look for more details in upcoming posts. I love consoles and sideboards. For more of my posts on these great serving pieces see, Country Sideboard, French Sideboard, and Country Console I like Annie Sloan Chalk Paint for my craft and furniture projects, but for walls nothing compares to Pure & Original Fresco Lime Paint. I love the natural variations of shades and tones the lime creates within one paint color. You have to see how gorgeous it is! Checkout my most recent interior design make overs with Fresco. It can be purchased online at www.502paint.com P.S Pure and Original also makes a chalk based paint called Classico in 140 colors! Its amazing too!
Follow this great guide to chalk painting furniture! Learn how to chalk paint furniture, perfectly laid out for beginners.
8 tried and true ways to distress your furniture like a pro!
Furniture Painting Technique: A FABULOUS layering paint technique using Annie Sloan Chalk Paints®. In this post, you'll learn how to paint and layer multiple paint® colors onto a mirror or outdated furniture with these easy paint layering and blending tips!
How To Use Gilding Wax On Painted Furniture | Tips and Techniques for Different Effects!
"How do I get rid of brush strokes?" That's one of the most common questions I get from readers and customers! Typically, as long as my finish is smooth, some light brush strokes don't bother
Find out the 3 reasons why I don't use chalk paint to paint furniture anymore and have decided to replace it with more durable products.
To say chalk paint is a popular choice for DIY furniture painting is a huge understatement. When we first started out refinishing furniture we also jumped on the bandwagon. No prep! Easy to use! Sticks to every surface! We were sold. Unfortunately, several projects later, we’ve found chalk paint over promised and under delivered. So before you decide to try it out, here are our 5 reasons not to use chalk paint: This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our Disclosure Policy for details. 1 – Chalk paint is not less work Chalk paint has great adhesion. This is
Follow this great guide to chalk painting furniture! Learn how to chalk paint furniture, perfectly laid out for beginners.
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These are some of the best and beautiful chalk paint furniture ideas from amazingly talented DIY bloggers who specialize in painted furniture makeovers.
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Learn how to chalk paint furniture (and more because it's not just for furniture!) with all my best tips & tricks I've learned over the last 8 years!
While looking for inspiration for my upcycling project, I’ve come across many excellent examples of chalk paint furniture makeover ideas. Looking at these beautiful pieces helped me to come up with the way I wanted to approach my upcoming project. I’ve decided to share what I’ve found with you to get your creative fluids going
Chalk Paint & Furniture... Lessons Learned
A whole new world of paint will open up to you.
There are a few different techniques you can use to give your painted furniture piece an antique look. Here are 3 of the most common ways:
Announcing the arrival of the BABY of the Water Washed Dresser!!! The newest member of this family...my floral painted nightstand. This little nugget was created to compliment the gorgeous French provincial dresser from last week's blog! My client's mother has stored this nightstand in its original form .....again.....in the garage for probably 30+ years! Just a little Dixie Belle paint....an imagination....and the GUTS to try this DIY paint thing......this is what can happen! I painted the enti
Learn how to easily apply a DIY color wash makeover on your painted furniture for a fresh, boho chic aesthetic!
If there is a darling of the DIY world, chalk paint is it, thanks to its ability to transform outdated furniture into Insta-worthy superstars with virtually zero prep. It turns your biggest furniture makeovers into simple one-day projects. We've got all the deets you need to chalk paint like a pro.
Want a better alternative to chalk paint that is easier, faster and MUCH cheaper? In this tutorial, I share the best type of paint for wood furniture.
Learn great tips and techniques to acheive a great finish with chalk paint. This chalk painting tutorial will help you get a streak free furniture piece.
Our top 4 reasons for NOT using chalk paint, plus what we recommend instead! What to use instead of chalk paint.
Chalk paint® tips for beginners. Do you have a piece of furniture to paint that you don't want to sand? Try out these techniques for DIY success.
