Java is a light brown toffee color, reminiscent of rich and comforting tones.
About One Step Paint
One Step Paint is our premium, water-based chalk-style furniture paint that transforms furniture, fabric, and everything in between. No stripping, no sanding, no priming. It dries to a soft, chalky matte finish that's perfect for vintage, distressed, layered, and Old World looks. While decorative pieces don't require sealing, we recommend adding a wax or sealer on high-use items like dining tables, chairs, and cabinets to protect against everyday wear.
No stripping, sanding or priming.
Works on fabric & upholstery
Endless finish combinations
Low VOC, water-based
No sanding. No stripping. No priming.
Wipe your piece with Clean Slate to remove wax, grease, and oils. That's your only prep.
Apply with a brush or roller. One to two coats is all you need for full, beautiful coverage.
Layer with wax, glaze, or Cracked Patina. Use it as a base for Milk Paint. Go as simple or as artistic as you like.
Stand back. Take a photo. Enjoy the bragging rights.
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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.
Three finishes. One kit. Learn at your own pace with Amy.
Shop the Furniture 101 Kit — $105 Includes workshop video with Amy · 3 finishes · Ships within 72 hoursOverall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 16 reviews.
Purchased Amy Howard one step paint in Java. Painted upholstery on a chair that I was tired of the pattern. Mixed the paint with fabric softener and water and the piece turned out beautiful. Can’t wait to try it on something else.
Store owner replied: Now that is an absolute keeper!! Wonderful Job Janet!!
Just finished my buffet that had been painted white with oil based paint. I cleaned the surface with clean slate then applied two coats of Java one step paint. Java is a warm taupe color. Only used 16 oz for this huge buffet! It’s self leveling quality creates a smooth finish. It’s absolutely stunning!
Store owner replied: So gorgeous! Thank you for sharing, Diane!
This is the first time using this paint. I really liked the way it went on and the finish. I’m excited to use the other colors. I didn’t get a picture of the bookcase I painted before it sold!
Store owner replied: thank you so much! We are so glad you love it.
The color was perfect and it took 2 coats for the shelving unit which I expected
Store owner replied: so happy you loved it! Thanks so much.
Staining a CMC appliqué absorbed way too much water based Walnut gel stain making the grain lift and inconsistent so I went back over with Java OS and then hit it w Walnut gel! Added Black OS. So if you want a wood look peeking through paint instead just leaving the real stained wood show through then Java is a great choice and I like it even better than the real wood and can control what I want to see.
Store owner replied: This turned out beautifully, friend!
Absolutely love all Amy Howard paint. Coverage is spectacular.
This is a great color. I used to refinish dresser and patio chairs. I added additional colors to make it lighter or darker depending on what I was going for.
Very easy to use! Love the color.
Love this paint, beautiful color and finish.
I used the Java one step paint for the base layer on my console table. After drying, I applied a top coat of a mixture of 1 part water, 1 part glazed over and 1 part Derby one step paint. I love the color. I chose not to put any finish on the table because I love how it looks already.
I have used this color on my outdoor furniture and now on my island. It is a great neutral khaki that matches anything!
I purchased this paint to do my unsightly countertops and after two coats it looks flawless. I did use the glaze over the top as well.
The Java One Step paint is a rich neutral khaki/taupe. It was PERFECT for my porch furniture. It will match anything as the seasons change and decor changes. You can’t go wrong with this charming color. As always the pleasant smell of the paint as you sit outside, only makes it that much more special. Thank you Amy Howard, I love the product!
Very good product it was exactly the color i was looking for it was my first time painting
Java color was great 2 coats and it was done
Dried quickly, great coverage (2 coats of linen covered black). Will def use again!
