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Guides, color tips & inspiration

Everything you need to paint with confidence — techniques, color psychology, the latest trends, and how to paint every surface in your home. New makers welcome.

Painting Techniques

Step-by-step how-tos for flawless results — application, distressing, blending and more.

Color & Psychology

Choose the right color with confidence and understand how shades shape a room's mood.

Trends & Inspiration

The palettes, finishes and looks defining interiors right now — and how to get them.

Surface Guides

Paint wood, tile, metal, glass and plastic the right way, surface by surface.

Chalk It! used on glass, plastic and other slick surfacesSurface Guides

Can You Paint Plastic & Glass? Yes — Here's How

Slick plastic and smooth glass are the surfaces people assume you can't paint. With all-in-one chalk paint you can — here's how to make it stick.

5 min read
A moody bathroom with deep charcoal tile and dark fixturesTrends

Moody Interiors: How to Use Deep Colors Like Charcoal & Navy

Dark, dramatic interiors are having a moment. Here's how to use deep colors like charcoal, navy and forest green without making a room feel small or gloomy.

6 min read
Painted metalwork and railings in a soft grey toneSurface Guides

How to Paint Metal & Iron Furniture That Lasts

From rusty patio chairs to dated light fixtures, here's how to paint metal and iron with chalk paint for a smooth, durable, no-primer finish.

5 min read
Sage green painted furniture in a styled roomTrends

Sage Green Is Everywhere: Why the Trend Isn't Going Anywhere

Sage green became the defining neutral of modern interiors — and it's here to stay. Here's why it works, what it pairs with, and where to use it.

5 min read
A bathroom with a painted yellow tile backsplashSurface Guides

How to Paint Ceramic Tile (Backsplashes, Floors & More)

Yes, you can paint tile — and skip the costly re-tile. Here's how to paint a ceramic tile backsplash or floor with all-in-one chalk paint so it lasts.

6 min read
A coordinated neutral interior with painted woodworkColor & Psychology

How to Build a Color Palette for Your Home

A cohesive home starts with a palette, not a single color. Learn the 60-30-10 rule and how to carry a palette from room to room without it feeling flat.

6 min read
A bright Mediterranean entry with blue-painted shutters and doorColor & Psychology

Color Psychology: How Paint Colors Affect Mood in Every Room

Colors do more than decorate — they set a mood. Here's how blues, greens, reds, yellows and neutrals influence a room, and where each one works best.

7 min read
A neutral bathroom with cream tile and a painted dresserColor & Psychology

How to Choose the Right Paint Color (A Simple 5-Step Method)

Stop second-guessing swatches. This five-step method helps you choose a paint color you'll love — using light, undertones, and the room's existing palette.

6 min read
A round chalk paint brush applying paint to a surfaceTechniques

Brush vs. Roller vs. Sponge: Which Chalk Paint Tool to Use

The applicator changes your finish. Here's when to reach for a brush, a foam roller, or a sponge for the smoothest, most even chalk paint results.

5 min read
Distressed farmhouse-style furniture and shutters in soft beigeTechniques

How to Distress Furniture for a Farmhouse Look

Add instant character with easy distressing techniques — sanding back edges, the wet-cloth method, and layering two colors for an authentic worn finish.

6 min read
Dressers and sideboards refinished with Chalk It! chalk paintTechniques

How to Paint Furniture with Chalk Paint (No Sanding, No Primer)

A complete beginner's guide to painting furniture with all-in-one chalk paint — clean, paint two thin coats, and skip the sanding, priming and wax.

7 min read
On-trend sage green woodwork in a bright interiorTrends

2026 Paint Color Trends: The Shades Defining the Year

From earthy neutrals to deep, moody jewel tones, here are the paint color trends shaping interiors in 2026 — and the easy way to try them on furniture first.

6 min read

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