Painting like a Pro--in 3 Hours!

If you've ever wondered how to paint your old, outdated furniture, well then today's post is for you! 

At Ramshackled Treasures we are big fans of turning the ugly into something chic and the unwanted into a desirable one-of-a-kind treasure! 

First, let's talk about your paint options. There is a variety of different types of products out there, but our favorites are...drum roll pleeease! 

Country Chic Paint

Country Chic Paint is a chalk and mineral based paint that is specifically designed for DIYers with a love for refinishing furniture and home decor. This fabulous paint is VOC FREE and contains no harmful solvents.

This chest of drawers received a makeover with Country Chic's 'Vanilla Frosting'

Applying Country Chic paint couldn’t be easier - whether you want to make a new piece look old or transform an old look with new color and style, you will love the beautiful smooth matte finish and all the delicious color choices. If you want to distress your piece, then this is the best paint for the job. You will love how simple it is to create a shabby chic look with Country Chic Paint.

The best part? There’s very little prep work with Country Chic paint, only fabulous results!

Websters Chalk Paint Powder

Websters is a mix of all natural ingredients that can be added to your favorite latex paint-any brand, and color.  Websters can transform any brand of latex paint into a durable chalkboard surface, great for walls and crafting.  It changes an ordinary piece of furniture into an heirloom by simply applying a polyurethane or wax finish.

Upcoming Workshops

All classes are taught by our beautiful shop owner, Stacey!

We understand that applying brush to furniture isn't as easy for some people as it is for others. Sometimes you just need a boost of confidence. After one of our three hour paint workshops you will be painting like a pro! 

You will learn to... 

-Properly prep your furniture
-Use Country Chic Paint & Websters Chalk Paint Powder products
-You will be taught 3 painting techniques as well as painting a take home project
-You will also receive 15% off any paint or paint accessories within a week of the class
-Classes are taught in our workshop with small class sizes to give everyone the best experience possible! 

Click HERE to be taken to the registration form! 

Our next Painting 101 class is February 7th and our Cabinet Painting class on February 11th! Be sure to keep checking our site's workshop page for all our upcoming classes!

A Painting Secret Many DIYers Don't Know...

Our lips may not be sealed on this little painting secret, but your furniture will be! If you are someone who loves a DIY project and painting your own furniture this topic is for you! 

No matter how durable and high-quality your paint, sealing your furniture is always a good idea to ensure the long lasting beauty of the piece. Although there are dozens of different types of products on the market there are two that have captured our hearts and we wanted to share about them today! 

Tough Coat 

A clear water-based sealer meant to protect the high traffic surfaces such as kitchen cupboards, tabletops and desk tops.

This scratch-resistant topcoat has a very low odor and it will not discolor the paint. Be aware that oil-base sealers such as polyurethane will amber over time and may discolor if it is applied over a white or light colored paint. Thankfully, Country Chic's Tough Coat won't do this. Once applied it will harden crystal clear, creating a scratch resistant shell around your surface. It is also resistant to household chemicals, alcohol and water. It dries quickly (without staying tacky), and is environmentally friendly, with easy soap and water clean-up.

Fiddes & Sons Wax Polish

This product helps protect the paint against scratches and scuffs and is best used on furniture that will receive light to medium wear such as: dressers, table legs and end tables. 

Fiddes and Sons Wax Polish is AMAZING! It is butter in a can, smooth and not crumbly, it is low aromatic and defiantly not as strong smelling as other waxes we've worked with in the past. Additionally, it is toluene free, dries in 3 minutes, and can be used on both raw and painted wood. It comes in different colors too--if you wish to use your wax to add a distressed look to your piece. 

You can use a lint-free cloth to apply this, but we prefer to use a wax brushes.

Both Fiddes and Sons and Country Chic Tough Coat are available at Ramshackled Treasures. If you are local or planning on coming to see us, think about signing up for one of our painting classes, call the shop for more information!


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Have you ever tried to seal your furniture? If yes, what products have you liked? Comment below, we'd love to hear from you!