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  1. Cleaning, Prepping & Repairing Your Furniture Did you know that 28 million tons of furniture are thrown away each year in the U.S? That’s an excessive amount of unnecessary waste! However, it can be cut down drastically when you realize that you can make old pieces like new again with a little cleaning, prepping, and refinishing. When you’re ready to dive into a refinishing or painting project, most of us want to go straight to the fun part. But by cutting the cleaning and prepping process short — or by skipping it altogether — we’re a...
  2. How to Mix Venetian Plaster & Toscana Milk Paint How to Use Venetian Plaster & Toscana Milk Paint Plaster is one of the oldest building materials in history, with the first evidence of it dating back nearly 9,500 years. Venetian plaster became popular around the 15th century, when it was made from slaked (crumbled) limestone and marble. Painters and artists found that applying several layers of plaster to a wall would provide depth and smooth texture that couldn’t be replicated with other paint. In ancient times, as in modern times,...
  3. HEIRLOOM TABLE We found this gorgeous “grandma’s table” that needed to be showcased but it had some chipping and water stains on the top. A layer of paint and some love is all it needed to bring it back to life and allow it to be a part of the family again! For this project we used: Amy Howard at Home® One Step Paint™ Amy Howard at Home® Clean Slate™ Clean lint-free rags Amy Howard at Home® Flat Paint Brush Amy Howard at Home ® Furniture Tonic Amy Howard at Home ® Mind your own Beeswax Painter’s tape 100...
  4. Glazing And Whitewashing Tutorial Known by many names, glazing & whitewashing techniques can transform any stained or painted surface into something completely new and unique. In this Finish Friday broadcast, Amy explained the differences between cerusing, pickling, and liming live on the Amy Howard At Home Facebook page. Workshop viewers gained the DIY and refinishing skills to apply these techniques to wood, brick, kitchen cabinets, furniture, and floors! Amy first shares the basics of cerusing with Glazed Over afte...
  5. KITCHEN MAKEOVER: BEFORE AND AFTER KITCHEN CABINETS Every project deserves a fresh start. With a clean lint-free rag and the Amy Howard at Home© Clean Slate™ solution in hand, gently wipe away the dust, dirt and grime collected from years of use.To ensure optimal performance, thoroughly shake your Amy Howard at Home© One Step Paint™ for at least 1-2 minutes before opening. Follow by stirring with a clean wooden stir stick until all ingredients are mixed to an even creamy texture. Pro Tip: The Amy Howard at Home One Step Pa...
  6. STEP BY STEP: BLACK DRESSER Here at Amy Howard, we believe that every piece of rescued furniture has a story to tell and we are sure to listen. The lines, materials, composition and year it was crafted must be taken into consideration when dreaming up the new look and purpose. If you stay in tune with the integrity of the item and allow it to inspire you, the restoration process can’t go wrong. This timeless three drawer dresser already had a black trim resting on the drawers when it was rescued. We decided to embrace t...
  7. LIMED WOOD GRAIN I am often asked how to easily and affordably create a painted finish with all of the depth, graininess and color contrast of real wood. Though many other tutorials might claim they will help you create that authentic appeal, I have created a finish that will give you the graininess you desire while keeping the depth of color you wish to expose. Supplies I used:Amy Howard at Home® Liming WaxAmy Howard at Home® Dark Antique WaxAmy Howard at Home® One Step PaintAmy Howard at Home® 1.5” Brushe...
  8. What's the Difference Between Milk Paint and Chalk-based Paint? When you first set out to start your next DIY project, you might be overwhelmed by options. Which tools do you use, and which paints? Even more confusing, what if two paints seem to be nearly identical in terms of color but you’re not sure which formula is best for your specific project? And how do you know which paint will help you antique your piece the way you envision? Amy Howard knows how hard it can be to choose paints and tools for your project, which is why on this episode of Finish ...
  9. Recreate Iconic European Finishes Using Toscana Milk Paint It’s often hard to see the potential of a piece when you first buy or rescue it. Sometimes, it’s even harder to see how you can recreate Old World finishes on furniture or decor you’ve owned for a while. On this episode of Finish Friday, Amy walks you through a few ways to finish your pieces using Amy Howard at Home’s Legno Gesso and Toscana Milk Paint. Because the cracked gesso and milk paint dry quickly, you’ll be able to give your pieces that Old World finish you didn’t think you could ge...
  10. Easily Paint Kitchen Cabinets Looking to revitalize your kitchen cabinets with a new color? Amy Howard at Home One-Step Paint will help you to quickly refresh the look of your cabinets. With a brand-new slate of 100 custom colors, and an improved formula (which includes essential oils), it is easier than ever to use One-Step paint to get a perfect finish.  Painting your kitchen cabinets can be scary because, naturally, people are afraid of messing up. That’s why in this video, Amy and her husband Gene go ove...
  11. Make an Old Lamp POP! With Amy Howard at Home Furniture Lacquer Lamps are one of those things that you keep for years because they offer the light you need to see or read at night. But what happens when they no longer match your decor? If you’re like most Americans, you likely store the old lamp in your attic or donate it and then go out and buy a new lamp that better matches your style. Amy Howard believes you can bring new life to old lamps, though. That’s why she’s sharing this simple DIY lamp lacquer project with you today. Materials You’ll Need C...
  12. How to Gild Your Hardware Gilding is an easy, quick way to give new life to your hardware, whether it’s on a dresser, cabinets, or a decorative piece with knobs or knockers. To make sure you apply the gilding properly and seal it for use, we at Amy Howard at Home are sharing a quick and easy gilded hardware tutorial. Materials You’ll Need: Clean Slate Gilding Size Gold Leaf Artist brush Chip Brush Hardware of your choice Create Gilded Hardware in Just a Few Minutes 1. Clean your surface with Amy Howard at Home® ...
  13. Do I Need To Seal My Furniture? In this tutorial, Amy Howard breaks down when to seal furniture, how to seal it, and what to seal it with. When working with Amy Howard at Home One-Step Paint, you do not have to seal your furniture or decor finishes. If you are using a different chalk based paint or milk paint, you will need to seal your finish after painting. At Amy Howard at Home, we have several products that can be used to seal your furniture & decor... The Matt Sealer Clear Wax Light Antique Wax Dark Antiqu...
  14. How To Easily Transfer Images Onto Furniture & Decor Do you ever wish you could transfer beautiful prints or script onto your surfaces? With Amy Howard at Home’s Copycat solution, you can! Simply use inkjet printers and regular printer paper to find the prints and images you want to transfer to nearly any surface. To help you make your own designs with Copycat, Amy Howard has created a Copycat Bundle — and she’s also walking you through how to use it on this week’s episode of Finish Friday on Facebook. The Amy Howard at Home Copycat Bundle...
  15. DIY Blue and Gold Dresser Makeover Do you have a dresser or side table with classic style, but you’re just not in love with the color or the damaged wood? Amy is sharing her simple tips for changing a drab, old oak 3-drawer dresser into a blue and gold beauty. Follow along with these steps to apply Amy’s advice to your next project! What You’ll Need An old dresser Lint-free rags Orange tissue paper #4/0 (0000) steel wool China bristle brush Clean Slate One Step Paint™ in American Dream Cerusing Wax Gilding Size Gold Leaf G...
  16. Create Patterned Backsplashes & Glass Surfaces With Lacquer Sometimes, glass table tops, cabinet doors, trays, and even backsplashes need a little extra “something” to make them pop. This week on Finish Friday, Amy is showing us how to create patterned backsplashes and glass surfaces with Amy Howard at Home’s line of High-Performance Furniture Lacquer. This look — called Églomisé — allows you to decorate the back side of the glass and leave the opposite side free of paint or designs so that it can be cleaned and used as usual. With this Églomisé tech...

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