My New Shop Counter

Well, I've been on the hunt for the perfect counter for my Irvington shop for some time now. I thought I would find a really unique antique or vintage counter that I could use (I had visions of an old French market counter). But alas, everything was a bit too small or a bit too big or just not right. So, Frank spotted this old kitchen counter that was going to be thrown away and thanks to Chalk Paint® and a little hard work, it's now my new shop counter!

Original Counter

Here it is as we found it. The back is unpainted fiber board and it was in two pieces. (We have already bolted it together to make one piece.)

Legs and Trim

We added legs and trim work to punch it up.

Counter getting ready to paint

I threw a drop cloth around the piece to get ready for the magic of Chalk Paint®. Notice the computer on the floor next to the counter - oh, I am brave when I paint!

Readying the top for Chalk Paint®

Now that the base is painted in Old White, Frank is cleaning off the ugly formica top so I can paint it too.

Counter top painted in Chalk Paint® Graphite

 I just love the way the top looks after painting it with Chalk Paint® in Graphite! And, no, I did not have to do anything to the formica other than cleaning it. The Chalk Paint® adhered perfectly to it.

Close up of the Graphite Counter

We added a custom glass top over the painted top because of the hard use it will get writing up all those sales!

My new Counter

And here it is in my shop! (The computer survived the painting!)

Brocante Home

I'm not quite finished - think I will add a stencil to the front  - what do you think? Click HERE to see the final result!

Happy  Painting!

Rachel

Click to see more tips, tutorials and photos: Paintbrush and Pearls
Click to see my Brocante Home Blog

Shop Hours: Irvington - Wed thru Sat from 10 to 4: Richmond - Tuesday thru Sat from 10 to 6.

I'm Floored!

 You have heard me say that Chalk Paint™ can be used on just about anything. Well, Chalk Paint™ is great for painting floors, inside or out! 

How about this great driveway painted with Chalk Paint®.

On wood, it can be used as either a wash above, or if applied more thickly, for a solid color.

  

You can even apply a stencil over the paint for this unique effect.

Or how about this clever stencil.

After painting, use Annie's water-based Laquer to finish and protect the floor. 

Hint: Rolling on with a sponge roller will help with a smooth and fast finish.

Ready to paint your floor? Just ask!

(all photos via Pinterest - click to see more floors painted with Chalk Paint®)

P.S. - Our Richmond Chalk Paint® Class on Wednesday is filled! But, we have more scheduled. Check our class schedule for the next class. We also have Workshops scheduled for Irvington.

Happy Painting!

Rachel

Click to see more tips, tutorials and photos: Paintbrush and Pearls
Click to see my Brocante Home Blog

Shop Hours: Irvington - Wed thru Sat from 10 to 4: Richmond - Tuesday thru Sat from 10 to 6.

Workshops Start Next Week

CHALK PAINT® WORKSHOPS

Irvington

Our Winter/Spring Workshop season starts next week!

These are two hour, Hands on Workshops where you will learn:

Basic Chalk Paint® Application

Two Color Layering and Distressing

Modern Finish / Rustic Finish

Color Washes and Glazes

Crackle Techniques

Application of both Clear and Dark Waxes

Secrets of Buffing & Distressing

 The Workshops are for anyone who is interested in learning how to use the best paint in the world, regardless of skill level. You will leave this Workshop with hands on experience with the paint and answers to your questions. 

The first Workshop is next Thursday, January 24th at the shop in Irvington from 1pm to 3pm. You don't need to bring anything, but reservations are required.

The fee for the workshop is $75 which includes all supplies. To register, please contact the shop or register online by clicking HERE.

P.S. - The first Chalk Paint® Class in Richmond is full!! But, we still have two more classes in this series, starting in February. If you wanted to attend the first class on The Basics of Chalk Paint®, we will be repeating this course, so check back.

Happy Painting!

Rachel

Click to see more tips, tutorials and photos: Paintbrush and Pearls
Click to see my Brocante Home Blog

Shop Hours: Irvington - Wed thru Sat from 10 to 4: Richmond - Tuesday thru Sat from 10 to 6.

Our Featured Artist....

 is Anneke, of 

This, That and Life in Snohomish County, WA.

She created this look with a custom mix of Chalk Paint™ in Antionette and Coco, accented with Old White. Clear and Dark Wax was also used on the entire bed. 

Antionette

          Coco                   

  Old White

Each month we will be featuring another artist's furniture painted with Chalk Paint®. To see my Pinterest gallery of these  
CLICK HERE.

P.S. - don't forget our Chalk Paint® Workshop January 24th at our Irvington shop. It's a two hour hands-on workshop where you will be painting! To register, please CLICK HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page.

Happy Painting!

Rachel

Click to see more tips, tutorials and photos: Paintbrush and Pearls
Click to see my Brocante Home Blog

Shop Hours: Irvington - Wed thru Sat from 10 to 4: Richmond - Tuesday thru Sat from 10 to 6.

Winter / Spring Workshops and Classes Schedule

 

Winter / Spring Schedule

This year we will be holding our Chalk Paint® Classes and Workshops in both Irvington and Richmond. 

Richmond  Classes
 (19 South Belmont Ave., Carytown)

A series of three classes will held on these topics:

Wednesday, January 23: Chalk Paint - The Basics

Wednesday, February 20: Waxing, Distressing & Buffing

Wednesday, March 20: Expand Your Color Options

All classes are one hour from 1 pm to 2 pm at DeCOR in Carytown. Classes are complimentary, but space is limited, so reservations are required. 

To register, please call DeCOR at 804-562-8326

or Irvington at 804-580-0500.

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Irvington Workshops
(4323 Irvington Road, Irvington)

I will be conducting a series of two hour hands-on workshops where we will be learning the Fundamentals of Chalk Painting as well as tips and techniques. This workshop is for anyone who wants to learn more about the best paint in the world, regardless of skill level.

Thursday, January 24

Thursday, February 21

Thursday, March 21 

The workshops are from 1 pm to 3 pm and the cost is $75 which includes all supplies. 

Reservations are required and space is limited. 

To register, you can pay at either the shop in Irvington or online on my website through Paypal. For Paypal, CLICK HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page.

Happy Painting!

Rachel

Click to see more tips, tutorials and photos: Paintbrush and Pearls
Click to see my Brocante Home Blog