Dark Gray

I am falling in love with this new paint. Check out the Dark Gray. 

Old Town Paints are now at our shop!!

We sell paint now!! I can't wait to watch this paint business grow :)

Old Town Paints

Trying out this paint. Liking it for sure. Locally made 30 miles away from me :)

Paint

We started out making our own "Chalk" paint. Latex paint with Plaster of Paris mixed in. I loved it, everything took 1 coat, but I hated mixing the paint, water & pop. So we found Annie Sloan Chalk Paint (ASCP) which was wonderful, low smell, 1 coat easy to use BUT was $39 a quart. Way too much for the amount we paint.
Few months back we switched to American Paint Company (APC), but still used ASCP when needed. APC has a low smell, definitely took 2 or more coats and was thick so you had to add water, which didn't always work out. I love it but wasn't digging the 2 or more coats I had to put on. Love the wax though!! Not as expensive $34 a quart.
We are in the process of trying out new "Chalk" paints on the market. We may of found one and plan on carrying it in our shop for other DIYers out there. Plus doing classes on how to paint it your self :) We will announce the new paint in a few weeks, once we made our decision. BUT will still use APC & ASCP when a customer request it for their custom piece.

The rustic look

I couldn't stand these and had no clue what to do. Now I love them!!!

American Paint Company is the BOMB!

 I am just amazed with this new product and can't wait to try it out!!

Introducing Mica powders. Available in gold, silver, copper, pewter and black. APC Mica is a metallic powder designed to mix with our Wax and Top Coat, adding exceptional elegance and sparkle to your hand painted finish.

 To mix powders, add directly into APC Wax or Top Coat as desired.  The more you add the more sparkle you will get, however a great place to start would be a three to one ratio.  Place three parts of Wax in a separate container then add one part Mica powder and mix thoroughly.

After you have your desired mica/wax mixture, apply wax directly onto your unfinished painted surface.

1. Using a soft bristle wax brush, place a small amount of tinted wax onto brush.
2. Press wax onto painted surface, making sure that it is applied evenly and that tinted wax gets into the crevices and details of your piece.
3. Allow wax to dry then buff with a cloth or rag.

http://americanpaintcompany.com/tip-tuesday-mixing-mica/

In the works

We paint with American Paint Company, but will use Annie Sloan Chalk Paint too when asked. Here is a table in the works with ASCP Duck Egg.