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Hi, my name is Patty Henning. I am the owner of Fabulous Finishes, a professional decorative finishing business that offers custom finish work for clients walls, ceilings and surfaces. I am also a Regional Director for Caromal Colours, a wonderful line of decorative finishing products designed for the crafty do-it-yourselfer. My job is to educate the public about Caromal Colours products. To show you, by example, how wonderful these products are, and just what can be done with them. My blog, here, is a perfect avenue in which to do this.
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Let’s start here - there are FOUR types of Caromal Colours finishing products -
REFINISHING CABINETS AND FURNITURE PRODUCTS: The products for this are found in the Distressed for Success line. Don’t let the word “Distressed” fool you. It’s distressed only if you choose to distress your piece. It is so user friendly that it will do what you make it do. If the look you are seeking is a more sleek or traditional look, then you would choose not to sand back your finish. If you like the shabby chic, French, Habersham look, or want to create a piece to really be a focal point? Then distress it back, or use two colors and some chipping paste. YOUR options are limitless.
Ten colors of Textured Basecoats:
Top 1/2 of each color is Toned.
Just out, this Fall 2009, an eleventh Texture Basecoat color – PUMPKIN! I guess I’ll need to update my color sticks! Here is the jar -
Couldn’t help but add in those seasonal props! Here is a cabinet door I just tried it out on. I started with Peppercorn Texture Basecoat, then a layer of Chipping Creme, then a layer of Pumpkin, then distressed using a palm sander then toned using Toner. The top strip was the color before toning-
Parchment and Toner over Maple Cabinet
Closer up
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Parchment with more toner left on (left) will give you a cabinet finish with more color tone. Right side has most of the toner wiped off.
Left edge of this Putty Cabinet sample has more toner left on.
Toned Parchment applied over cherry stained cabinet. Medium application, distressed
Top 1/2 Toned Chocolate, medium application , distressed. Bottom 1/2 Toned Peppercorn, medium application, distressed
Cabinet sample - Mustard over Paprika (chipping creme in between)
Toned Cobblestone applied over cherry stained cabinet. Medium application, distressed
Many 2-layer color combinations I've played with...
Toned, BarnWorn Finish Paprika over Putty, distressed
Friend refinishes her library bookcase using chipping creme over existing white paint, then Peppercorn over top.
Old Pine Armoire with 2 color distress
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My Masterbath Cabinets - Cobblestone over Chocolate (hardware updated using the Silver Gilding Kit)
(more of these master bath cabinets here )
Not just for furniture and cabinets... can go over wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick.....
DO YOU WANT TO ORDER A SAMPLE WOOD SWATCH OF SPECIFIC COLOR FINISHES BEFORE YOU DECIDE? A sample of Parchment, or a sample of a Barnworn two color finish? Then head here - HOW TO ORDER SAMPLES
GOLD, SILVER AND COPPER METAL LEAF, USING IT TO GILD: This is the process of transforming accessories, cabinets, furniture, woodwork, niches, focal walls, ceilings, hardware – you name it, into a glimmering finished piece of artwork. You can cover the whole piece, or leave some of the basecoat showing through. Again, its your story to tell-
GLAZING WALLS, STENCILING, IN YOUR WORDS: The glazing products are used to create lovely wall finishes that stand the test of time in durability. When you are tired of the look, simply paint over! And , YES!, you CAN do it yourself!
CLASSIC PLASTER WALL FINISHES: The plaster comes in two forms, Textured or smooth, but soon Caromal will be combining these plasters into a one plaster product. You can achieve a nice wall finish in as little as one layer, it all comes down to what you want-
So there you have the four main areas of product that defines Caromal Colours. Pretty nice! And, it doesn’t end there! Their website and store features Self Sticking Stencils, In Your Own Words Adhesives, Brushes, Rollers, and Small Craft fun stuff to name a few. Each product kit that you order comes with a nice pamphlet of colored play by play how-to instructions like these popular ones below-
DISTRESSED FOR SUCCESS - TEXTURED BASECOAT INSTRUCTIONS
ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GOLD, SILVER AND COPPER LEAF - GILDING INSTRUCTIONS
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Patty Henning
Fabulous Finishes, Inc. Owner/Artist
Caromal Colours, Regional Director
pattyhenning@wowway.com
mobile 313-318-6511 studio 248-652-1845
HI, I'm a Decorative Painter, Owner of Fabulous Finishes, Regional Director for Caromal Colours, busy mom to two beautiful kids, two Ocicats and wife to one husband who are the love of my life. Here you can read about my daily happenings on and off the wall. Grab your coffee, a soft chair, and stay awhile... Are you thinking something? Feeling something? Tell me about it - comments are my favorite!
HI, just saw the results of your Distressed for Success kit on A Soft Place to Land. Wow, simply stunning!
How can I order it?
By the way, I see you are from my neck of the woods, although we recently moved up to Petoskey, we lived in Romeo/ Washington area.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Debbie
I’m jealous, you moved to Petoskey?!!! We had a cottage in Vanderbilt as kids – like our second home. In our teen years, when we could finallly drive, we’d head into Petoskey and knock around, or go bowling. Love it there. Love Boyne Falls and City as well!
You can order online – no one stocks local yet – I do carry most of the distressing products at my house, because those tend to sell immediately after a workshop, or if someone just pops over to see and touch the cabinet samples – but my house won’t help you much either unless you plan on visiting Romeo anytime soon!
Caromalcolours.com has everything , cabinet/furniture products, gilding products, wall textures/glazes – stencils, tools etc… Use coupon code PattyH (case sensitive) in the code area during checkout – it is the only way I can get credit for your order, and it will save you a couple bucks off shipping as well.
I’d LOVE to get the products moving up north – I had one finisher from Gaylord that came down for a workshop and was very interested in becoming a Rep, but I havent touched back with her. If you fine anyone up your way, that loves crafty DIY stuff, and wants to earn some money, let me know.
Found you over at Kimba’s. This stuff looks just amazing! Love the distressed look on all of the pieces. I wish I would have known about this when I re-did my laundry room cabinets!
Thanks Kara… I really like what I’ve seen it do so far – if your laundry room is already done, save it for the next project .. I guarantee you’ll love it!
Can these products by used on melamine cabinets? Thanks!
Rebecca, yes these products go directly over melamine. I will be posting a play by play post (wanted to get it up tonight but ran out of time) tomorrow, showing application over a melamine cabinet panel. (thanks to a wonderful workshop attendee that alerted me to a pile of melamine panels sitting at the curb, down her street, the night before trash pickup!) I also have photos using it on melamine bookcase (its 1/2 done) that I will post close ups on.
Saw the distressed kit on A Soft Place to Land. Kimba said there was no sanding involved…is this true? It is the main thing keeping me from redoing my cabinets.
No pre-sanding involved Jennifer. After you apply the basecoat, you give it a light finish sand – say 10 seconds a door? , before you apply the toner. Look for a video I am finishing up on applying the products on a laminate door – it will show you start to finish.
what about availability here in British Columbia for your Canadian friends?
Norma
Norma, yes, they ship to Canada. Not certain how far you are from Anchorage, but I have an Independent Rep that signed on from there (she is the SIL to my neighbor next door, very crafty,and was in town visiting)
I just saw the post on ASPTL. I LOVE it. I have a kitchen table with 6 chairs that I would LOVE to use this product on. How much of the paint would I need. Also, I want it to be a black distressed table. The color under that I would like to peak through would be a dark almost cherry wood color. What would you reccomend? Also, is the distressed to success kit the best way to go with a project like this? If so, would I need more then one? Thank you so much.
Abbi
How big is the table? How much area on each chair? What is the existing finish? Wood? Is it cherry in color- like the color you want for the undertone? Got a picture? Email it to me …
In mean time, lets assume your table is oak – say medium oak in color. If you layed on 2 layers of the Peppercorn (black), then sanded back the edges, and crooks and crannies here/there on chairs, you would reveal the medium oak underneath. When you applied the toner it would darken it up a little but wouldnt really make it cherry red. If you went this route I would order the Distressing Kit ($47.50) which would have 1 quart of Peppercorn, 1 16 oz toner, gloves, brush, sandpaper. Depending on size of your table, and surface area of chairs it could be enough to do the whole set. Or, you could start with a layer of Paprika (brick red) textured basecoat, then a layer of chipping creme, then top it off with a layer of Peppercorn (black) textured basecoat – then when you lightly sand back you would get the red under the black, then tone and it would be beautiful. If you go this route, 1 Barnworn kit would do the whole set – it comes with everything you need, you would just need to pick the 2 color basecoats for your kit (paprika and peppercorn). That kit is $94.50.
Hi Patty,
Will the basecoat stick to a bathroom faucet? I have a guest bath faucet that is bright gold and I hate it! Would gilding work on it?
Thanks!
Hi Leslie,
Technically speaking, basecoat will stick to metal very very well. but the constant change in temperature and constant moisture in this situation may wear on the material over time.
I have used the basecoat, and gilding, on my bathroom hardware – the cabinet handles, and the towel bars, even used it on old yellowed brass door handles (I DID topcoat) but I wondered how long they will hold up, given it will be touched/used alot. We’ll see, I guess! I figured the handles are ready to be replaced anyway, so this cheap, easy fix, if anything, just bought me time.
I also used the basecoat and then some metallic paint over several other yellowed brass door handles (topcoated as well), and thus far, those are holding up great!
I found you through a link from the Inspired Room about gilding- this looks wonderful … the only hard part is to chose the shade.
If the silver was used on glass, would it give a mirrored finish? I’m trying to get that antiqued/aged mirror finish to use with an old frame.
i haven’t read far enough to see if you are in my area or if this is just mail order? I’m just south of Portland Oregon….
Hi Gretchen, I’m so glad you came to visit! I love all three shades – you can even mix several together. I replied to your question via a blog post http://fabulousfinishes.wordpress.com/2009/09/14/caromal-colour-question-will-leaf-on-glass-gived-mirrored-finish/
Hi…I have been looking at all of your beautiful furniture you have done and love it. I have a fire place which I am redoing and want to use your product on. I saw the one in Country Living and want those colors but am alittle confused. It says chocolate base coat and putty base coat on top of that but the color does not look like it would be the putty color. Did not want to order until I was sure it was the color Putty for the other base coat. Thank you so much. I have a feeling this is a start of many pieces of furniture to come Ha!! If it is as easy as it looks. Sandy
Sandy, it looks like you will be doing house loads of furniture – it really is that easy
If you want to follow the look of the renovated Country Living fireplace, then yes, you would first brush on CC Textured Basecoat Chocolate. When that dries you would brush on the CC Chipping Creme. (this will help you achieve the distressed look). When dry, brush on CC Textured Basecoat Putty. Let dry. Now distress using a 150-220 grit – as you sand, lightly, you will cause the top layer of paint to wear away and reveal the layer underneath. Sand as much or as little as you choose.
At this stage, the putty will NOT look like the right color – it is a grayish neutral, untoned . But when you brush Toner on the Putty basecoat, and then wipe back? It ages like old leather. I love the toned putty. So, basecoat, chip creme, basecoat, toner. Then topcoat – I’d use the Minwax wipe-on poly.
I’ve been searching for products – and more importantly – instructions in order to distress the heck out of my cabinets. Thank you! And I’ll make sure I use the code!
Hey Lisa, I just realized you commented about the workshops too – if that town is too far from you, call me and I can help answer any questions you have – cell 313-318-6511. Or, can send photos your way so you can see colors more closely, etc…
LOVE the changes you made to tired furniture and gave them new life!
thanks Sarah!
Simply beautiful! I’m so thankful for The Nesting Place for showing me this….it is the look I’ve been wanting for my kitchen cabinets…Do you need to put a protective coat over it?
Hi Arlene,
Yes, I recommend topcoating kitchen and bath cabinets. Furniture is optional – just depends on how much use/handling it will get. The furniture pieces I’ve finished thus far I’ve not topcoated – my kitchen island and the multiple bathroom cabinets I did topcoat. I used Min wax Wipe-on Polyurethane (can get at HD for $8 and will do a whole kitchen) because its easy – use gloves (its oil based), pour some on an old Tshirt rag, and wipe down your cabinets. Its quick and easy.
I’m so glad you found this site too – I just LOVE these products – and this is a blast for me, empowering people with great products that actually ARE easy and actually provide awesome end results! Have fun!
Absolutely awesome!!!
Wow, I can’t believe the transformation! Got to get this to update/distress some old oak cabinets in our bathroom. You’re amazing!
Thanks you guys! You can do it, trust me its EASY!!!!!
Love it. Working up the courage to tackle a large kitchen.
Beth, take it one section at a time. You don’t have to take the doors off – unless you prefer working that way. The base coat will bond to metal – you can go right over your hinges even (yes, I did).
I just recently did our master bath cabinets – I am VERY conscious of the resale factor for our home – it is a custom home, and I want to make sure I don’t invest time or money into changes that will end up devaluing it (God knows thats happened ENOUGH with this economy!!) You know how that goes, sometimes we do things and it just looks half baked, or amateurish and even though we’re okey with it, we wonder if we made the wrong choice… Every time I go into our master bath I love the look and feel of my ‘new’ cabinets. I hated them before.
How well does this product work on oak? Will the grain still show?
Hi Sherri – Yes, I think Caromal’s Texture Basecoats do a wonderful job covering the grain – I just created a post regarding this, so that you could see photos as examples – check it out http://fabulousfinishes.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/4937/
My blog is not yet up and running but I’ve been doing the things these bloggers have been writing about for 25 years. Discovered Caromal Colors about six months ago and they have been booked marked for some time. The tutorial on Kimba’s site was helpful and I can’t wait to try them.
Thanks!
Hope you find time to check them out Pam – would love to hear your input…
I’m doing my kitchen cabinets and was planning on using the parchment. The question is…do I use the textured base coat or not? Also, the only thing I can use a roller for is the glazing part of the project right? I can’t use a roller for putting on the base coat?
Hi Jessica,
Yes, the Parchment is a Textured Basecoat color, and is used for cabinets and furniture. You CAN roll the Basecoat on , but if you’d prefer to roll, I recommend only rolling the FIRST coat – the second coat you still need to brush on. The reason is, rolling the basecoat will leave a stipply kindof texture – and it doesn’t allow it to go on real thick. When you brush the first layer on it covers better. Remember, too, even if you roll a layer, you still have to use a brush to get inside the grooves.
I apply the Toner using a brush – rolling it on, in my opinion, puts too much Toner onto the surface – (you don’t need alot). You can use the Wall Glaze over a light color like Parchment – I have a post that shows a cabinet door in progress http://fabulousfinishes.wordpress.com/2009/09/11/great-method-to-cream-glazed-kitchen-cabinets
and yes, the Wall Glaze can be rolled on – it gives a much subtler finish. to save time (you’ll still need to move it around with a brush), and you’ll only need one layer – roll the glaze on, then using a dry terry rag, just whip of it off.
oooo, oooo, oooo. I hope I win! I NEED to paint my kitchen cabinets so so badly. This looks awesome.
Thanks for showing this! I have been dreaming of painting my kitchen cabinets and kids bathroom cabinets to get rid of that builder basic oak. I have a love for repainting furniture so this will be great. Can’t wait to order some and get started!
I hear ya… we bought this house, 2nd owners, and the builder did all the bathrooms in oak painted offwhite. Over the years we’ve been here (9) it started to take on a peachy funk color – I couldn’t wait to do something with them…
Wow, sooo excited to find you. Got to your from Nesting place (hopefully I will win the contest… but chances are I might be buying from you! Looking to redo my builder basic kitchen cabinets. You don’t have to strip or sand stained cabinets to user your product?
Hi Sarah, Nope, no stripping, no sanding, no priming. Caromal Colours® Basecoat bonds to almost any surface – just be sure your surface is clean and dry.
i am about to redo my kitchen cabinets. so glad to see this product. definitely going to look into this.
Hi!
I LOVE this product and can’t wait to get my hands on it! I’d love to do my kitchen cabinets but am going to test my skill level out on a bench we have first. I’m praying it will ship to Canada!
Krista
Yes, Krista, they ship to Canada. Good plan , starting with a smaller project. Once you start you will find yourself using them in many ways, in and around the house!
I love the pumpkin color basecoat, do you have express shipping? And is it possible to know the name of the granite that jar is sitting on?
Hi Jodie. Well, if you lived in the Detroit area you could get it really quick
, otherwise you will need to order from the CC Store – they do offer various forms of shipping – actually all the shipping rates will pop up – you could choose a faster method, but of course it will be pricier. The granite? That is my counter -its called Red Bordeaux. The instant I saw it I knew it had to be mine!
Love the Pumpkin! When will it be available on the Caromal Colours website????
It is available now, they just haven’t updated their color selections. If you would like to order it, I’d suggest you call in your order to the 800 number.
I purchased the Caromal Coulours in Parchment and I am in the process of painting my kitchen island, which is oak. I have put one coat on and I have run out of the basecoat. Can I order just the basecoat and how much is that? I am a little hesitant to comment on how I feel about it so far until I do all of the steps, which after I put on a second coat will be just sanding a little and toner, right? I am trying to let go of my perfectionist tendencies…but it’s hard!
Thank you.
Sabrina
Hi Sabrina,
Yes you can purchase just the Basecoat – they are $29.50 each. I’m curious, how large is your island? I hear you on needing to fight the perfectionism – I think many of us have those same tendencies. Don’t worry – it does not look pretty after the first coat. If you read many of the reviews from those that have used, they were nervous after layer one, thinking they’d messed everything up, only to finish with happy results.
The first coat takes more product, and takes longer to apply, in my opinion. The second coat will go quicker, it will level out the first layer- ie) where the first layer was thin it will cover that up – end result should be a solid layer that looks parchment in color. When that dries, sand lightly, which will give it a smoother feel – if you have any areas that you dont like (like a blob you missed) then sand that more. Lastly, brush on the toner and wipe off with rag. Wiping with a dry rag will leave color richer – more antiqued. Damp rag will remove more toner, but will still leave it in any cracks/recessed areas.
Thank you, Patty, for your prompt reply. I have faith that it will be just what I’ve envisioned. My husband says the island is one and a half by three feet, but it’s like a big cabinet, so it’s solid to the floor, not like just a top with four legs, if that makes any sense.
And my first coat seemed to barely cover it and the oak still pretty much showed through. Anyway, I need to go ahead and buy another basecoat of Parchment. Can you give me the instructions on how to go about doing that? Is there a link up at the top of this site? And is there still a code I can use to help with the shipping costs? Once I’ve finished completely with this island, I’ll comment back and maybe send a picture. Thanks again!
Hi Sabrina, not sure why this wont let me post below your response below… If it barely covered then it sounds like it went on thinner than you could have applied -but thats okey – the second coat will fill most of that in. If you have any areas that still seem sparse those might need a once-over ..
To purchase another Parchment, just go to their store http://www.caromalcolours.com/viewproduct.php?cid=19&pid=42
into Extra Stuff – and pick distressing then click on the Textured Basecoats and order a single jar. This link hopefully will take you right to it. Yes, use PattyH and you will get a few bucks off shipping.
Look forward to hearing back from you – patty
ok I am soo exited about this product I am going to do my whole kitchen this is exactly what I have been looking for forever I am just wondering if a gallon of the parchment base coat will be enough I have a medium sized horseshoe shaped kitchen should I be on the safe side and order extra I dont want to be in the middle of this project and run out!!!
Hi Alexandra – what are your existing cabinets? Woodgrain? White? How many cabinet doors are in your medium sized horeshoe shaped kitchen?
Patty-
I am wondering when the pumpkin will be available? I went to the store and did not see as an option. Thanks
It is available, but you need to call their 800 number to order it .
Patty,
I’m hooked!
I ordered the paint kit {peppercorn & putty} and LOVE it!! I am posting it on my blog today. I would highly recommend it!! I can’t wait to use it on more pieces in my home…and to homes I decorate.
Have a very blessed Thanksgiving!
Kristi
Hi Kristi – oh I LOVE that combo — I just went to your blog (lovely site by the way!) and no photos yet! I will keep checking back – as soon as they appear I’ll shoot a link your way so others can appreciate as well. Wishing your lovely family a Thanksgiving filled with blessings as well !
I love the new color. I was wondering if there is anyway to contact you with photos of my wall color and you let me know if the pumpkin would work for my cabinets. I want something more than the typical cream but fear that I am limited with my wall and countertop color. Thanks, Carol
Hi Carol, can email the photos to me at fabfinisher@gmail.com do you know the color of paint on your walls?
I didn’t see the notify me by email button and wanted to click it. Sorry.
Patty, I’m very glad to have found you and your product line. I’m a Michigan girl myself. I grew up in A2 and now live in Grand Haven, Michigan. We just moved into a new house and I’m glad to have found your product to redo all the kitchen and bath cabinets. They are all oak Merrilat cabinets with a peachy pickled stain. Looking forward to it! Thanks for all your photos!! Inspiring!
Char
Hello Char, glad you found me. My mom and dad visit Grand Haven every summer for blueberries. If you have any questions along the line, just give a shout!
Hi, I so admire your work. I am moving into a small field stone farm house and I am going to redo the kitchen. I am going to buy the stock unfinished cabinets and used the linen and toner. I have a few questions, should I prime the cabinets before painting with Caromel Colors? Also I know you recommend the wax finish. Will this be durable enough in a kitchen or do you recommend a non yellowing poly since I am going with Linen. Thanks so very much for your help. Pattie
Hi Pattie, Caromal’s Textured Basecoats bond to raw wood (and beautifully I will add) so the answer is NO, you do not need to prime you unfinished cabinets first. In fact, you will get great coverage in just one coat of the basecoat. I find that working over finished cabs/furniture, there is an element of slip and unless you lay it on thick, one coat doesnt’ quite cut it (jmo). However, over raw wood/unfinished surfaces it is wonderful, and grabs/covers brilliantly. As far as a topcoat for kitchens (and baths) I would NOT recommend a wax – you want a polyurathane topcoat for durability. Parchment is a creamy color, and using the toner over it will warm it up. Not certain you’d even notice any ambering – but if you wanted to play it safe, yes shop for a non-yellowing product. General Finishes products are highly rated, and offer a non-yellowing poly- heres a link http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=6295“. They also offer a wipe-on Oil and Urethane Topcoat called Arm-R-Seal that has excellent ratings http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=10928“. I keep the simple Min-Wax oil based Wipe-On Poly handy, and topcoat all my doors with it. It is what I used on my own refinished cabinets, simply for ease of use – with lovely results. http://www.minwax.com/products/oil_based_clear_protective_finishes/wipe_on_poly.html” Let me know if you have any other questions – have fun!
Thank you so much for your response. Now is I used old cabinets that have a finish, I will first need to clean and degrease them, do a light sand and than paint right. Also, is there a white color as well I could use. Thanks, Pattie
Hi Patty, My kitchen needs are a bit different than what I’ve been reading on your blog. We have a dark wooden cabinets that are looking worn after 35 years of use. We want to keep them dark, but just have them look newer without dings. The wood used originally is high quality wood. Will Caromal Colours be good in this situation? We don’t want to distress them or change the color. We just want the brown to look newer.
There was a time when my husband attempted to improve their look by restaining a couple of doors and he applied varnish on those doors. Do we have to remove that varnish first?
One last question, can we apply it to the expanse of wood at the ends of the cabinets, like under where the bar stools go?
Thank you for the info. If there is a way to fix up our cabinets without a lot of sanding, that will be great news for us.
Nancy,
No, Caromal Colours will not give you the look you are after for your existing kitchen cabinets. The Textured Basecoats will completely cover the existing cabinet finish – you won’t see the original wood – what you are looking more for is restaining your cabinets – to bring them back to life.
I do know that if you try to stain anything over an existing topcoat (poly,varnish etc) it won’t really work – it needs to get to the wood, and the topcoat is prohibiting that. I think there will be sanding involved before you can do that. That is not my area of expertise, so you’d have to do your homework for the proper steps.
The Caromal Colours Basecoats and go over almost anything – wood, laminate, plastic, metal, glass – under the bar -but it will coat it – it is NOT translucent like a stain.
Hope this helps, sorry it took so long!
Patty,
Great work. Your work has inspired me to learn, learn, learn and learn some more. Your skilled artistry has encouraged me to add more Fab Finish skills to my toolkit.
As I read your posts and view your projects, I have begun to use anything and everything, including fabrics, all types of paint, wood, metal, glass and anything I can get my hands on to give my projects unique textures and colors.
Thanks for sharing your vision.
Derrick Douglass :::: ChiefRemixOlogist
http://www.thriftstoreremix.wordpress.com
Hi Derrick,
I saw your email – I’m sorry I havent had a chance to respond – its been pretty crazy lately. I’m slowly getting there though
Thanks for the kudos! Patty
I was just wondering if I can buy samples of your paint colors?
Nancy Strange
Hi Nancy,
You can order samples of colors on wood pieces – follow this link http://fabulousfinishes.wordpress.com/2010/01/12/how-to-order-samples-colors-of-caromal-colours-distress-finishes/
Pat it was a pleasure meeting you after reading your blog on Caromal Colours from Frisco, Texas. I could not believe how close you lived to my friend in Rochester, MI. After leaving your home, I finished a dining room table, a coffee table, a 5 drawer chest, an iron coffee table and also an iron bakers rack. I stayed up til 3 in the morning. I completed all by Saturday. Please remember my order of the samples. I will have Tracey call you in about a week if that works for you. Thank you so much for taking time from your busy schedule to talk to us about the fabulous finishes. Maria
I am floored Maria! You go girl! I am often accused of flying around like a humming bird – I can’t believe you got all of that done in one day! Tracey must really love having an artistic friend
It was very nice meeting you both – I have the pile of samples off to the side and will work on those next week. If you ever photo the work you do, please send a few my way – I’d love to post them for you!!! Patty
For cabinets that have an existing finish, you would make sure the surface is clean and dry, then proceed with basecoat. No neet to sand. Yes, there is a white color, Wisteria that is like marshmallow white – whereas Parchment is more the color of a white chocolate hershey bar (love the candy analogies ?!!). With either one, the Toner will antique both, leaving a glazed/aged effect.