One Step Paint
One step, no prep. A professional paint job has never been easier.
"I've never used such an easy product that produced such incredible results!"
- Stephanie A.
What is One Step Paint?
Watch our intro video into One Step Paint to learn what makes it so unique.
Swoon-worthy chalky matte finish
Get the vintage, timeworn look you love—without stripping, sanding, or priming. One Step Paint® is a premium furniture paint designed for effortless refinishing across a wide range of surfaces.
This chalk-style paint delivers beautiful coverage and a smooth, flat matte finish, making it ideal for refinishing furniture, cabinetry, home décor, and even fabric—our only paint formulated for upholstery and soft goods. From dressers and dining tables to accent chairs and decorative accessories, One Step Paint makes it easy to transform tired pieces into timeless statement finishes.
Low VOC
UV Protection
Water-based
Works best on
Wood
Concrete
Fabric
Glass/Ceramic
Metal
Plastic/Resin
Painted with One Step Paint in Black and Weybridge White and finished with Gold Leaf, Clear Wax and Dark Wax. Project by @brasswalnut.
Painted with One Step Paint in Black and Weybridge White and finished with Gold Leaf, Clear Wax and Dark Wax. Project by @brasswalnut.
Georgia painted this dining table using One Step Paint in French Blue, and sealed it with Mind Your Own Beeswax.
Georgia painted this dining table using One Step Paint in French Blue, and sealed it with Mind Your Own Beeswax.
Painted In One Step Paint In Graphite and sealed with Matte Sealer. Project by @brasswalnut
Painted In One Step Paint In Graphite and sealed with Matte Sealer. Project by @brasswalnut
Painted the base and top with One Step Paint in Black and Weybridge White and use Acrylic Glacier Resin Bundle for the table top. Project by @brasswalnut.
Painted the base and top with One Step Paint in Black and Weybridge White and use Acrylic Glacier Resin Bundle for the table top. Project by @brasswalnut.
Painted in One Step Paint in Windsor and Cartouche Green, Milk Paint in Southern Gentleman, Summer Bonfires, Venetian Green, Putting On The Ritz, Cracked Gesso, and more!
Project by @openwindowrestore
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Painted in One Step Paint in Windsor and Cartouche Green, Milk Paint in Southern Gentleman, Summer Bonfires, Venetian Green, Putting On The Ritz, Cracked Gesso, and more!
Project by @openwindowrestore
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Painted In One Step Paint In Almond Daze and Cherbourg and sealed with Mind Your Own Beeswax. Project by Audra Lynch Nanay.
Painted In One Step Paint In Almond Daze and Cherbourg and sealed with Mind Your Own Beeswax. Project by Audra Lynch Nanay.
Painted in One Step Paint in Graphite, stenciled with Amour Gray using our Shagreen Mesh Stencil, and sealed with Matte Sealer.
Project by @brasswalnut.
Painted in One Step Paint in Graphite, stenciled with Amour Gray using our Shagreen Mesh Stencil, and sealed with Matte Sealer.
Project by @brasswalnut.
Painted In One Step Paint In Cherbourg. Project by Melinda G.
Painted In One Step Paint In Cherbourg. Project by Melinda G.
Amy painted this In One Step Paint In the color Lady Singing The Blues, Cerusing Wax, and Gold Leaf.
Amy painted this In One Step Paint In the color Lady Singing The Blues, Cerusing Wax, and Gold Leaf.
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A Velvet Wash Furniture Finish Inspired by Old-World Limewash
Transform your furniture with layered color and soft movement using One Step Paint. This Velvet Wash finish draws inspiration from the tonal depth of velvet fabric and the organic variation found in European limewashed walls—creating a romantic, elevated look that enhances ornate pieces without overwhelming them.
Created by @brasswalnut, this dresser makeover blends Windsor, Java, and touches of Black using a wet-on-wet technique with a round brush and misting bottle. The colors melt together seamlessly, building shadow, dimension, and that signature velvety softness. A final coat of Matte Sealer preserves the chalky appearance while protecting the finish for everyday use.
Whether you’re after a limewashed furniture look, a softly blended paint finish, or a statement piece rich in texture and character, the Velvet Wash technique shows just how versatile One Step Paint can be.
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Amy’s Best-Selling Classic Finish from the Amy Howard Furniture Collection
Inspired by 18th- and 19th-century European antiques, Amy’s Classic Premier Finish captures the depth, texture, and artistry of true old-world furniture. Developed by Amy Howard over decades of furniture design, this signature look recreates the naturally layered beauty found on historic pieces—where paint, patina, and gilding evolved over time.
This timeless finish combines cracked texture, softly worn edges, and hand-applied gold leaf accents to strike a balance between elegance and age. Subtle distressing and antiquing waxes settle into the surface, creating shadow and dimension that make each piece feel collected rather than newly made.
Created using One Step Paint, Cracked Patina, gilding, and finishing waxes, the Classic Premier Finish transforms architectural furniture—like dressers, cabinets, beds, and benches—into statement heirlooms. Traditionally created with a black base, the look can also be customized with other colors to suit everything from formal European interiors to layered, transitional homes.
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How to Paint Fabric on Furniture
Are you tired of looking at that old, outdated couch or chair in your living room? Before you go out and spend a fortune on new furniture or re-upholstery, why not consider giving your existing pieces a makeover with a coat of paint?
5 DIY Furniture Finishes to Recreate
Transforming your furniture with stunning finishes is easier than you think! In this workshop, Amy Howard demonstrates five unique furniture finishes using waxes on top of our black One Step Paint.
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.