Do you want to “age” the piece you are painting?

Posted on 08/19/2014 by Tricia

A fun option is using some Antiquing Powder.

You apply it when the wax is still moist and give you a little gritty look. Check it out! http://shop.thepurplepaintedlady.com/Antiquing-Powder_p_172.html

And remember- we sell Chalk Paint at $34.95 per quart. I ship out every week day all over the US. We offer the lowest flat rate UPS shipping cost so if you are one town away or 10 states away- the shipping cost is the same. We ship same day if your order is placed before our daily UPS pick up. Also- it is my paint sales that keep me in business and allow me to be here to help you. (my shameless, but honest plug) To access our On-Line Store click HERE.

: ) And I will be here to help you as you progress through your future project! And if I do say so myself- we offer the BEST customer service that you will ever experience!

Here is a little post about what I mean when it comes to what you should expect from us- click HERE to read that.

Thanks so much!
Trish —

Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint- VIDEO on how to mix it

Posted on 08/19/2014 by Tricia

When it comes to Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint- we love the chippy – rustic look you can create.

We get lots of questions about the best way to mix it. Check out this video link HERE to see how to do it.

And remember- we sell Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint for $22 per quart and Chalk Paint at $34.95 per quart. I ship out every week day all over the US. We offer the lowest flat rate UPS shipping cost so if you are one town away or 10 states away- the shipping cost is the same. We ship same day if your order is placed before our daily UPS pick up. Also- it is my paint sales that keep me in business and allow me to be here to help you. (my shameless, but honest plug) To access our On-Line Store click HERE.

: ) And I will be here to help you as you progress through your future project! And if I do say so myself- we offer the BEST customer service that you will ever experience!

Here is a little post about what I mean when it comes to what you should expect from us- click HERE to read that.

Thanks so much!
Trish —

How to Paint the Hinges or Hardware on Your Cabinets or Furniture

Posted on 08/11/2014 by Tricia

Painting the hinges or hardware on your cabinets or furniture? YES!

Sometimes- on a piece I do not want to remove the hinges or the hardware. I am either being lazy OR…the hardware is not super special and I want it to blend in with the piece versus stand out.

When it comes to painting hinges. I have done that many times- and more often- I am only painting the hinges BUT NOT the hardware.

The advantage of removing hardware versus painting it in place- is that it leaves the door open to easily change it out in the future! Once you paint over in place- it creates a paint seam that will be void of paint beneath. Also- it will be difficult to remove the hardware later if you change your mind about it.

As for painting the hinges though (and hardware) …. it holds up perfectly. Often- on kitchen cabinets- we will paint the hinges- as so to make them visually disappear. That way they are not screaming out, “hey, look at me – I am a hinge.” Who cares about hinges. It is the handles and knobs that we want to have fun with. This is is similar to choosing jewelry for your self- but in this case- it is going on the drawer or cabinet.

The piece shown above is painted with Louis Blue & Old White Chalk Paint®.

The most important thing to understand when painting hinges- is to apply Chalk Paint® lightly. Basically – like you were “dry brushing” the paint on- and build up the paint slightly in a couple layers after the previous has dried.

When painting hinges, I open the doors too to expose the hinge in different angles- so I get complete coverage.

You do NOT want the paint to be applied thick or have it “caking” in the crevices of the hinge- because that is when it will chip off once dry.

Make sure to wax the hinges also using a rag that already has some residual wax on it from when the cabinet or furniture piece was waxed.

Not sure what it means to “dry brush?” Check out this link HERE.

: ) And I will be here to help you as you progress through your future project! And if I do say so myself- we offer the BEST customer service that you will ever experience!

Here is a little post about what I mean when it comes to what you should expect from us- click HERE to read that.

Thanks so much!
Trish —

Distressing Dark Chalk Paint® Colors- (turning white)

Posted on 08/10/2014 by Tricia

Don’t be afraid the first time you distress or sand Graphite (or any dark Chalk Paint® color) – it will start to look as though it is turning to a white.

That happens a little – BUT after you wipe off the dust and apply the wax- it all disappears and everything is the color it’s suppose to be.

This thought also applies to when you have multiple colors painted on a surface due to decorative painting. They may look as though they are smearing into one another- but again- blow off the dust and then wax. All will be fine.

And remember~if interested in purchasing Annie Sloan products, please visit our website if interested in ordering Chalk Paint®. We have Chalk Paint® available for $34.95 per quart every day, we offer low/flat rate shipping and it always ships same day (as long as Pete, our UPS guy has not come already!)

In fact- there are many reasons we think buying through us is the best. Read THIS little post about what sets The Purple Painted Lady apart from the rest.

To visit our on-line store- click HERE.

Lastly, we share a lot more information to help you get the most functionality out of your Chalk Paint® on our Facebook page. Consider checking it out by clicking HERE. While there- kindly consider LIKING us.

Thanks again,
Tricia Migliore Kuntz ~The Purple Painted Lady ~
Design/Consulting, Kitchen Cabinet Refurbishing, Custom Painted Furniture, Chalk Paint® & Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint Retailer & herRochester Blogger

PHONE: 585-750-6056

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Click HERE for Store hours and information.

Color Mixing Tool – Both Chalk Paint® and Miss Mustard Seed Milk Pant

Posted on 08/01/2014 by Tricia

I’ve realized that I will find something totally cool- and then life happens and I forget all about it.

So, in case you are like me- please let me re-introduce you to the Virtual Color Mixing Tool we have HERE available on our website.

If you are trying to customize a Chalk Paint® color to match something you already have- you must try this!

I received a message from one of “Purple Painted Lady” friends named Kellie asking for help to match a color this candlestick:

So, with one quick click on our website to the virtual Color Mixer- I was able to play around with different Chalk Paint® configurations.

I liked the combination of Chateau Grey mixed with Old White.

Try out our “Color Mixing Tool” via The Purple Painted Lady’s website. It is a fun tool to help guide you to which colors to use. It can mix up to three colors in any increments you want.

Once you are pointed in the right direction, have fun! If you do not have many colors, visit your local stockist and ask if they have a “paint bar.” Once you start creating various hues, you will begin to understand (and for some of you)…not be afraid to do this on your own.

In fact- there are many reasons we think buying through us is the best. Read THIS little post about what sets The Purple Painted Lady apart from the rest.

To visit our on-line store- click HERE.

PHONE: 585-750-6056

Come visit us:

At our MAIN STORE at 77 West Main Street in Macedon, NY 14502 OR

3200 West Ridge Road in Rochester, NY 14626 (The Shops On West Ridge) OR

Our Syracuse, NY location at 1 West Genesee Street, Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Click HERE for Store hours and information.