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One Step Paint - Color Guide
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Calculation is based on one coat. Most paint projects require two coats for the best coverage.
This is where you can add some additional info, such as how many coats/quart.
MAKE THE BEST DECISION WHEN SELECTING YOUR NEXT PROJECT'S PAINT COLOR.
The Amy Howard At Home Color Guide has been created by applying each One Step Paint color by hand to provide you with the truest color match for our One Step Paint and One Hour Miracle Paint colors.
- Clean thoroughly with Clean Slate to remove all dirt, wax, silicone, furniture polish, oils, and grease.
- Using a brush, roller, or sprayer, apply your first thin, even coat of One Step Paint. Use long, clean strokes, painting with the grain, and avoid applying too much paint at once.
- Allow the first coat to dry completely, about 1 hour, before adding another coat.
- Apply additional thin coats until you reach your desired coverage. Remember, several thin coats create a stronger, smoother, more beautiful finish than one heavy coat.
- Once dry, enjoy your soft, chalky matte finish as-is, or protect high-use pieces with Matte Sealer, Light Wax, or Dark Wax.
Remove and mark any hardware from your piece. Clean thoroughly with Clean Slate to remove all dirt, wax, silicone, furniture polish, oils, and grease. Repair any cracks or holes with wood filler. A clean surface allows One Step Paint to bond properly and creates a longer-lasting finish.
Allow approximately 1 hour of dry time between coats. Once your final coat is dry, your piece is ready to enjoy as-is with its soft, chalky matte finish, or protect it further with Matte Sealer, Light Wax, or Dark Wax.
One Step Paint works beautifully on wood, cabinetry, laminate, melamine, Formica, glass, resin, concrete, metal, stone, and previously painted furniture. It's also the only Amy Howard At Home paint suitable for fabric and upholstery.
HOW SOON WILL PRODUCTS SHIP AFTER MY ORDER IS PLACED?
Orders will ship within 72 hours of placing your order. If the products you ordered are back ordered, you will be notified.
CAN AMY HOWARD AT HOME PRODUCTS BE OVERNIGHTED?
Our products can indeed be overnighted if your order is submitted before 11:00 AM CST. Simply select the overnight option in the shipping method portion of the checkout process.
DO DISCOUNTS AFFECT FREE SHIPPING?
Orders using coupons, promo codes, or any discounts are not eligible for free shipping.
You have 14 calendar days to return an item from the date the item was shipped. To be eligible for a return, you must meet the following criteria:
• Your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it.
• Your original order number is written on the outside of package.
• Your return needs to have a copy of the order inside the package.
• You are responsible for the shipping costs to return your item.
REFUNDS & CREDITS
Once we receive your return, we will inspect the item(s) to insure it is in excellent condition, then we will initiate a refund to your original method of payment, less a 15% re-stocking fee and the initial shipping cost. If the item was returned due to manufacture defect, once inspected and found defective, a full refund including shipping will be rendered.
You will receive your credit within 10 business days from the date your return is received. This time frame may vary depending on your card issuer’s policies.
EXCHANGES
Once you have received the items you purchased, no product exchanges are accepted.
ORDER CANCELLATION
Once your order has been processed, we are unable to cancel your order due to the amount of orders that we receive.
SHIPPING TIMELINE
Please note that once the carrier receives your order from our warehouse, that carrier is responsible to deliver your order undamaged and within their capabilities.
CONTACT US FOR RETURNS:
Please email us at support@amyhowardathome.com
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No stripping, sanding or priming.
Works on fabric & upholstery
Endless finish combinations
Low VOC, water-based
A beautiful transformation in 4 steps.
No sanding. No stripping. No priming.
Clean
Wipe your piece with Clean Slate to remove wax, grease, and oils. That's your only prep.
Paint
Apply with a brush or roller. One to two coats is all you need for full, beautiful coverage.
Customize
Layer with wax, glaze, or Cracked Patina. Use it as a base for Milk Paint. Go as simple or as artistic as you like.
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One Step Paint FAQ
One Step Paint is a chalk-style, calcium-carbonate paint designed to create antique beauty without stripping, sanding, priming, or sealing. Simply clean your surface, apply the paint, and let it dry. It delivers rich color and a flat matte finish that can be left as-is or layered with waxes, glazes, milk paint, or specialty finishes.
One Step Paint adheres beautifully to a wide variety of surfaces including wood, laminate, melamine, Formica, glass, resin, concrete, iron, stone, and previously painted furniture. It’s also suitable for outdoor furniture and décor when properly sealed for exterior use.
Yes—One Step Paint is the only Amy Howard at Home paint formulated for upholstery and fabric. Find tutorials on our blog or on our YouTube channel.
Sealing is not required for decorative pieces, but for furniture that will receive daily use—such as tables, chairs, cabinets, or upholstery—we recommend sealing with wax or another appropriate topcoat to protect the finish and extend durability.
One Step Paint contains essential oils, giving it a pleasant, low-odor scent compared to traditional paints. This makes it more enjoyable to use indoors and in smaller spaces.
Yes. One Step Paint is a water-based, low-VOC decorative paint, making it a more environmentally friendly choice for home DIY projects and indoor furniture refinishing.
Surface prep is simple—just clean thoroughly with a degreaser like Clean Slate to remove dirt, oils, or residue. No stripping, sanding, or priming is required in most cases unless repairing damage or creating a distressed finish.
One Step Paint is incredibly versatile and is often used as a base layer for milk paint finishes, waxed surfaces, stenciling, glazing, cracked patina looks, gilding, and layered Old-World furniture techniques. It’s ideal for creating everything from subtle patina to dramatic heirloom-style pieces.
While both are easy-to-use, all-in-one paints, they’re designed for different finishes and surfaces.
One Step Paint offers a flat matte, chalky finish ideal for vintage and distressed looks. It’s great for furniture, décor, and even upholstery (the only paint in our line safe for fabric). It's best when you want to layer, wax, or create a more aged, textured appearance.
Miracle Paint, on the other hand, dries to a smooth, satin finish that’s self-sealing and ultra-durable—perfect for high-traffic surfaces like cabinets, doors, and countertops. It’s self-leveling and designed to minimize brush strokes, making it ideal for a sleek, modern look that holds up beautifully over time.
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Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 139 reviews.
Quick service nice clear colors
Nita F. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Thank you so much Nita!
A completely handy reference guide!
Patricia N. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: So glad you liked it! Thanks, Patricia!
The hand painted samples in the booklet is perfect to use for many projects.
Jacqui D. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Thank you, Jacqui!
The color chips help keep from going wrong with a color match and decisions. The online images aren't accurate enough. These excellent paints are expensive so the color chart, which is accurate, protects you.
Debra S. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: thank you! great feedback.
Wonderful selection of colors that are actually true paint colors.
Nancy L. 5/5 Verified
Just got it to see the colors to hope paint my counters
Karen F. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: so happy you love it! Thank you for your feedback!
I found the exact color I needed. I have not ordered the paint noe started the project.
Gale S. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: yay! excited for you
Nice to have all the choices with the true colors!
Mary M. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Thanks Mary!
Love all the colors and the sample card arrived super fast! I can't wait to plan my next project.
Jennifer A. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: So thrilled you love it, friend! Thanks so much for being apart of our tribe.
The color choices are perfect! I love having the color choice book. Just viewing the colors I think of other pieces that would be just beautiful painted!
Belinda H. 5/5 Verified
This is a great help. Must have before buying a sample!
Greta H. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Thanks Greta, we are thrilled you found it helpful!
Did not have the color that I wanted I think it’s on your other pallet but none of these are the ones that I wanted.
Marla H. 5/5 Verified
before and after!
Mary W. 5/5 Verified
The samples are very expensive.
Patti L. 3/5 Verified
My color chart is awesome! Glad to see the colors up close.
Darlene K. 5/5 Verified
The little dots of color are so small it’s proving Difficult to tell how they would look once a piece of furniture it completely covered
Vicki W. 3/5 Verified
Love that the colors are true.
Christine G. 4/5 Verified
The colors options are absolutely fantastic. I am anxious to get my paint ordered and to kick off my first project! I purchased the color card so I could see the colors more clearly and walk around with them in different lighting. That being said, what I paid for the color card is ridiculous. I thought perhaps it would be a little more substantial than a color card from a big box store.
Kristie T. 3/5 Verified
I wish the paint swatches were a bit larger. It's hard to use if trying to find a match for a project in order to cover scratches.
Melissa M. 4/5 Verified
They look nice
Elah B. 4/5 Verified
Love the colors.
Angie T. 5/5 Verified
I love having my color chart. It will be awesome for future planning projects for my decor.
Deborah S. 5/5 Verified
I am considering on painting some furniture in my home and this color sample will give me a step towards that!
Linda P. 5/5 Verified
The color guide really helped me choose the color I needed for my project. Highly recommend
Cindy L. 5/5 Verified
So many colors to choose from that it’s really hard to make up my mind which one I want to use for my project. They are all so yummy.
Linda R. 5/5 Verified
Question : how would Peacock Ambrose work on a front door of house which is Black now?
Beverly K. 5/5
Unfortunately, the color I picked out and sent to me, is vastly different from the color in your color guide. I was expecting a much darker gray, ( a good man is hard to find). I cannot use this paint. The color is a light to medium gray.
Nancy S. 5/5 Verified
Would love it if you sold small samples! I’m undecided between 3 colors
Charlotte C. 5/5 Verified
I purchased this when I bought a can of paint because shipping fee made it not worth buying on its own in my opinion. I’m glad I have it now for future projects. The paint was very easy to use and truly a 1-step process
Jennifer P. 5/5 Verified
I can finally make the right paint choices to purchase! I have lots of different blues to go through first, but now I’ll be able to find just what I’m really looking for.
Teri F. 5/5 Verified
Tried the sample color Polo, and absolutely loved it.
Sandy B. 5/5 Verified
I sure hope they ship their paint a lot faster than this colour sample. I think I ordered 3 or 4 weeks ago and just received it today. They charged $7.95 for regular USPS shipping.
Ginger R. 3/5 Verified
Love that the sample sheet has the real paint but just wish the samples were larger!!
Janet T. 4/5 Verified
Smaller than I anticipated. That said I received the information quickly and enjoyed exploring the color options. I am waiting for a sample paint as I will be painting a large entertainment center and need to calculate the actual amount of paint and tools I need. Been watching all the u tube on this product and really feel I’m in the lane for use of your product. Crossing my fingers. Happy New Year and thank you in advance for all your help. Amy
Amy L. 3/5 Verified
Samples are extremely small. Certainly not useful and not what you expect when you have to pay to get a color chart. Most paint companies give free color charts that have larger, more useful representation of the paint. Very disappointing.
Peggy M. 2/5 Verified
$7.99 plus tax and shipping is a lot for a couple of pages of very small paint blotches.
Steve D. 3/5 Verified
Key in helping us choose just the right color!
Nancee P. 5/5 Verified
It is very helpful yo have the true colors in the room you are trying to match..
Gerrie B. 5/5 Verified
I rescued this monolithic coffee table from the neighbor’s trash and used Amy Howard at Home One Step paint to cover and restore years of abuse. It even had burns on it! I just cleaned it with One Step ( really dirty) and applied two coats of the matte black. It’ll be a great piece for the basement family room.
Angela A. 5/5 Verified