Projects & How-Tos

Learn what makes Vintage Paint different, how to prepare your furniture for painting, and the way to apply it.

Vintage Sealer is both a bondcoat for hard to paint surfaces, and a stain blocker for tannin bleed, inks etc.

Vintage Chalk is a mineral based additive. When added to Vintage Paint you can create a matt paint perfect for chalkboards or chalk-style furniture.

Vintage Wax is made from 100% natural ingredients including beeswax and essential oils. It can be used on bare wood, antiques, Vintage Paint, chalkpaint and leather.

Vintage Clearcoat is a non-yellowing, water-based polyurethane varnish. It can be used on bare timber, Vintage Paint or Vintage Chalk.

Its easy to create a faux aged, distressed look. All you need is a light touch, an eye for natural wear and Vintage Paint.

Redwood furniture contain tannic acid which will cause brown staining to seep through fresh paint. Find out how to treat it before painting.

Chalk Paint is a matt paint which is easy to apply and easy to sand. It is often used for furniture, with a final coat of wax.

Stripes, chevron, harlequin and checks give fun and interest to furniture. Learn how to make the most of your masking techniques.

Laminate is generally a plastic type coating glued onto chipboard, particle board or mdf. Learn how to paint this notoriously difficult surface

Learn how to create an easy distressed effect using a wax candle and sandpaper.

Learn the DIY method of creating adhesive wall decals. You are only limited by your imagination.

Learn how to paint terracotta pots and other porous surfaces using Vintage Paint.

Learn the trick to painting outside furniture and other bare timber with Vintage Paint.

Learn how to dilute Vintage Paint to create a whitewashed effect.

Make your own blackboard using Vintage Paint and Vintage Chalk.

Creating dipped legs is easy with Vintage Paint and masking tape. Learn how to get bleed free edges with this quick video tutorial.