Can The Basecoat Show Through When Painting With Caromal Paints?

Malena asks,

So when painting cabinets, it’s okay if some base shows through? I was worried two coats wasn’t enough. But I’m guessing after using glaze, it just adds to the antiquing?

I replied

Sure, you can have some of the base still showing through, or you can paint another layer or paint over those ‘lighter’ areas until you get full coverage – thats the beauty, its totally up to you.

If you dont do a solid coverage of paint, and sand back and glaze, you will achieve a more aged antiqued look.

When I use any of the colors, I might see some base coming through as I apply layer 1 – I could leave it that way, or apply 1 more coat for a solid finish. When I use the white or offwhite over a darker base my first coat is always uneven, and the second coat (if I apply on the thinner side)  can also leave some hints of base transferring through. I usually do one last brush over those areas for an even finish.

If  you’re using the Textured Basecoat paints and brushing them out (not mooshing) :

Layer 1 of Parchment color textured basecoat will look something like this -

brushing it thin leaves alot of base exposure, but it covers as you continue-

Wait a couple hours to dry, then  Brushing on layer 2 -

I like to scrub in layer 2 – really get it in those grooves,

scrubbing, but then always brushing it out in an up and down manner, even wetting my brush tips with water and brushing that in to help smooth it all out

If  you’re using the Reclaim paints:

then your first coat of White colored Reclaim will look something like this

After layer 2 it will resemble this

With the White over darker wood you might have a few areas that are lighter, like bottom right of this cabbie door, that show up once the layer is dry -

If I want solid coverage, two coats usually does it – sometimes I’ll have to take one more swipe at a spot that looks light , other times it looks good after the first coat – no way to really know until you start.

The beauty in painting with Caromal paints?  There really aren’t any rules, except that you start with a clean surface.  Use it your way,  create the look you want – base showing/no base showing  -  and when you like it?  You’re done!

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Donna Paints And Distresses Her Mantle With Caromal Colours…

Donna emailed me awhile ago about her fireplace mantle that someone distressed for her using Caromal Colours textured basecoat paints.    She wanted the Cobblestone over a Chocolate base, and loved how her mantle turned out except she wanted the color richer.  She wasn’t certain if the applicator used Toner or not,

So, do you think maybe she just didn’t get the toner? If so, I will just order it and hopefully I can do it. Any other pointers would be helpful. I am not much of a painter/decorator…

I suggested she order a small Toner and simply brush on, wipe off -  it would be easy peasy, and would get her to a richer tone overall.

She ordered, she used herself, and she conquered!

Wish I had a before picture to share… just imagine boring and solid same…  Transformed to something pretty

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You Know, It’s Sunday… Trusting God

Got my book this week

(from the back cover)

A Girlfriends in God Faith Adventure

Authors and friends, Sharon Jaynes, Gwen Smith and Mary Southerland explore what “Just trust me” entails. Words so often heard in movies just before something bad happens. And yet, God asks us to trust Him.

In a culture where taking control of our own lives is urged, trusting God has become a religious platitude rather than a life-changing attitude. So what does trusting God really look like?

Sharon, Gwen, and Mary – the Girlfriends in God team – come from different backgrounds but have all individually wrestled with weighty issue.  And in Trusting God, they bring their combined experiences and biblical knowledge into one place.  Whatever you’re struggling with, they can relate and have probably been there themselves.

In this book you’ll find:

- A unique 12-week devotional study

- A Bible-study guide and journal page at the end of each week’s study

- The flexibility to study on your own or with girlfriends… or both.

I ‘ve been a follower of GIG for awhile now, and I really like reading their online devotions.    If you need some winter reading, check it out!

 

Store Happenings – Textureline, Reclaim Chalk Paint? and A Trunk Show…

This week we will be hosting a 2-day course featuring Textureline decorative products.   Attendees will learn 9 application techniques using Moire metallic plaster, Lustra,  Stucco Antico,  Sedona,  Calce Veniziano,  Carolina Sandstone and Texturestone to name a few.

Learn from the master himself – Drew Beninati, founder of Minneapolis Institute of Fine Finishes and creator of Colors by Drew.

The class runs Monday/Tuesday 9am – 3pm, and includes lunch,refreshments and course manual.  Class fee $300 .    Join us last minute as a walk in, there’s space!

Remember the old bulletin board that I painted with Reclaim Mocha Silver?

I took it down and moved it behind my desk, and in its place I painted a makeshift chalkboard using Reclaim Licorice and silver border with stencil

not sure the Reclaim works as chalkboard paint, but I wrote over it anyway. I’ll let you know when it comes time to erasing and re-writing.   The chalk wrote over it easily, and even erased nicely with a dry rag… I figured the paint has a built in sealer, so I should be able to wipe it down with a damp rag – but I need to wait 5 days before attempting that  -  Reclaim needs to dry good before re-wetting.

Lastly,  if you pop in the store you’ll notice a few non-painty things… like

and these  (sorry these 2 are a little blurry)

They are a few props from Anna Bella’s Closet – a local women’s traveling boutique.  Owner, Donna McLellan offers unique and affordable clothing, hats, scarves, boots, jewelry, purses, wallets & much more.

I’m going to host an open house event at my store -  Friday March 2nd  from 500pm – 800pm.   Mark your calendar, and come join us for a glass of wine and some shopping fun.   Girls love a night out!