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One Step Paint | Ballet White
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Ballet White is the purest and brightest white among our color selections, bringing a timeless and clean aesthetic to your home.
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.
- 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.
Color Disclaimer: Please note that the colors displayed on our website are computer-generated and may not accurately reflect the paint color. To ensure the best match, we highly recommend ordering a color card before purchasing. Since paint sales are final and paint cannot be returned, we want to help you choose your color with confidence. Thank you for understanding!
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 10 days to return an item from the day you receive your order. 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.
- The item(s) must be returned undamaged.
- Your original order number is written on the outside of the 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.
PAINT: NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES
All paint sales are final. We do not accept returns or exchanges on paint, including color changes. Colors look different on every screen and in every home, so we recommend ordering a color card before you buy.
REFUNDS & CREDITS
Once we receive your return, we will inspect the item(s) to ensure it is in excellent condition, then we will initiate a refund to your original method of payment, less the initial shipping cost.
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.
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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: 4.8 / 5 from 91 reviews.
This was a dark cherry desk with bookshelves. This was made for my granddaughter’s room.
Lorelei H. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: looks beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your work!
Came out great! Love the color. Easy to work with.
Lorelei H. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: thanks so much for sharing!! Looks awesome!
I love the One Step Paint of Amy Howard. It covers well, looks great, & it keeps it’s beauty😍Who could ask for anything more?!! PS: They plant will go inside this beautiful White Ballet end table🤩
Jeanne L. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Thanks so much for sharing! It looks lovely!
The Paint smells good, it’s thin and chalky which I don’t like, it drys fast.
Gina M. 1/5 Verified
Absolutely love this paint. Easy to use. Very durable!!!
Linda V. 5/5 Verified
I have used this paint on my kitchen chairs before and loved it! As long as you make sure to seal the paint, it holds up forever. I have also used the gray on my kitchen cabinets about 10 years ago. I have 3 cars with claws in front and the paint holds up against all of my furniture. I use a water based Polycrylic though.
Katie H. 5/5 Verified
Loves this paint. Easy to use, no smell, and their tutorials are helpful as well.
Traci R. 5/5 Verified
Such a pretty white! I love how it gives so much life and light; it is elegant and stunning. I should mention how easy to use this paint is; I love the self-leveling effect!
Claudia J. 5/5 Verified
Listing said no VOCS and label says VOCS. Not happy !
Alyssa G. 1/5 Verified
I used ballet white with clear and dark wax. This was a plain cherry wood sleigh bed that I embellished with paper clay flowers and wood u bend scroll work.
Jodi H. 5/5
My painting projects are made easier with Amy Howard’s 1-step paint! Love it!!
Melissa O. 5/5 Verified
This paint was very easy to work with. Excellent coverage and the best part was the scent. Smelled like a combination of flowers and baby powder. Highly recommend!
Kelly K. 5/5 Verified
One step was awesome on this first ever project
Cynthia H. 5/5
I wanted side cabinets on either side of my fireplace and I found two in my price range, but they were dark. Sooo one step to the r rescue.
Michelle B. 5/5 Verified
Redid an old World Market bookcase. Love how it turned out.
Donna T. 5/5 Verified
I had a peg board in my craft room. It was totally unfinished pressed board. I painted w Ine step paint and it only took one coat! I also got shelves and painted those,bare wood, only one coat! I was so pleased with the results!!
Doreen K. 5/5 Verified
I thought I ordered 2 and only got one Please check my order.
Dianne G. 4/5 Verified
I used Amy Howard One Step paint as a base color by mixing A Good Man is Hard to find, Vintage Affliction, and Lake Cuomo Nights. The Cracked Patina was next to create that old world finish and then Ballet White as a top coat. . Was a thrift shop find that turned into a great decor piece thanks to these amazing products! That are the best ever!
Patricia P. 5/5
The best option on the market, the paint dries quickly, it does not have strong odors
Michel M. 5/5 Verified
Not smells, easy to pain and not just that is beautiful and enough amounts for the kitchen I still have paint
María Elena R. 5/5 Verified
This is my first time painting kitchen cabinets. The One Step paint was easy to use and my cabinets look professionally done! I cannot say enough good things about this product. If you're a newbie like me and are hesitant to paint your cabinets, this is the product you're looking for. We used the Miracle paint in the same color as a topcoat. It gives the cabinets a professional, factory-like finish.
Angela V. 5/5 Verified
I used it along with Vintage Affliction and love them both together. I will be using them more in the future of course.
Brenda C. 5/5 Verified
the beds were new
Eunice M. 5/5 Verified
Best paint ever! I used Ballet White One Step Paint and Parisian Gray One Step … I also used Matte Sealer for a lasting finish! Beginning my full bath reno and this cabinet will go beautifully with the new bathroom…No paint works better than this! Thank you Amy!!!
Patricia P. 5/5
I watched Amy’s faux marble video and purchased OS Ballet White to help create this look! I love AH One Step paints, and Ballet White is simply gorgeous
Amy J. 5/5 Verified
Thank you for such an amazing product. It is so simply to use and turns out beautiful every single time.
Rosemary M. 5/5 Verified
I used Graphite (OSP) as the base and Ballet White (OSP) on top. It's only my second project, but I like the way it came out.
Maureen (me) F. 5/5 Verified
First time using Amy Howard paint and we fell in love with the simple application. We transformed our 20 year old bedroom furniture in just a few days. LOVE!!!
Penny W. 5/5 Verified
Love the paint! Used it for my kitchen cabinets and it’s held up pretty well. Bought a small can of each color to have for some touch ups from the normal wear-n-tear
Alison T. 5/5 Verified
Beautiful finish!
Suzanne D. 5/5 Verified
I became obsessed was the this paint line. No only it's of amazing quality but they dry so fast in which you can enjoy your furniture faster no long wait to dry. And the aroma they have is beautiful. Thank you so much and definitely I'll be keep on buying your products 🙏.
Michelle B. 5/5 Verified
I used this paint to do my very outdated heavily lacquered cabinets. The paint went on wonderfully and stuck to the surface and I am super pleased with it.
Allison D. 5/5 Verified
This paint is awesome! I have painted a mirror, candle holders, our fireplace, 2 end tables, bookshelf, flower stand, sofa table, a bed frame and a night stand. Also used the laquer spray paint for 2 lamps and picture frames. The last purchase of paint is for our dining room table and buffet. Love the way the paint has transformed my furniture!
Katie J. 5/5 Verified
I was amazed at the job this paint did on old lacquered knotty pine! It covered so well with 2 coats(one coat looked like a white wash which also looked good) as I didn’t want the knots to show through.
Karen D. 5/5 Verified
Paint was easy to use and the cabinets look wonderful.
Rebecca H. 5/5 Verified
Painted my cabinets , I love the way they turned out
Diane W. 5/5 Verified
The paint is easy to use; however, the scent (essential oil) is overpowering and has irritated my sinuses. Maybe decreasing the amount added to the paint would help with this. Thank you.
Karen W. 4/5 Verified
Absolutely beautiful white! My favorite paint to work with! Thank you!!!
Megan J. 5/5
Great paint, excellent coverage, and it smells great.
Susan R. 5/5 Verified



































































































