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About One Step Paint
One Step Paint is our premium, water-based chalk-style 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.
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.
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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:
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.
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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.
Not sure which color is right for your project? Snap a photo in our VOILÀ Color Visualizer and preview every color before you commit. Free.
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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.
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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Shop the Furniture 101 Kit — $105 Includes workshop video with Amy · 3 finishes · Ships within 72 hoursOverall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 48 reviews.
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Lori W. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Love your work! It looks great. Thank you for sharing!
Amy Howard’s tutorials are truly a gift for how to apply all her products in your projects. I am extremely grateful for Amy and her husband, Gene. I am inspired to learn and share my thoughts with others.
Nancy S. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: Nancy, that is so kind of you, Thank you so much for being apart of our tribe!
Excellent product and gorgeous color
Ivette P. 5/5 Verified
Store owner replied: We are so thrilled you enjoyed it!
Very soft, pretty color. Mine seemed more pastel than the color looks on my computer monitor.
Patricia C. 4/5 Verified
Searched for a one-step paint that would cover a 70s-style wood living room set. Used the cleaner first and it did well. Then applied the paint. I could have stopped with one coat and would have had an 'antiquey' finish, but decided to do two coats. The paint dried very smooth, not tacky at all, no brush strokes left, and just looked real nice. May or may not apply the wax, but I'm sure it will work great. Had to order another can of paint as there wasn't quite enough in the 2 starter kits to finish the product. All-in-all, a very good product!
James C. 5/5 Verified
I love this paint! The prep is easy and it goes on beautifully!!
Betty W. 5/5 Verified
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Cathy L. 4/5 Verified
This paint is awesome! I bought the bundle and I’m so glad I did.It has everything you need.The color is beautiful!!
Susan N. 5/5 Verified
My daughters first experience refinishing for her new apartment!
Deborah B. 5/5 Verified
I am so glad to have discovered Amy Howard at Home products. They are amazing!! Best chalk paint I have EVER used - and I will never again use any other brand.
Cheryl S. 5/5 Verified
Loved all the essentials that came with the order. had everything I needed to get started .
Kathleen C. 5/5 Verified
Amy Howard paint brings new life to drab furniture.
Haley R. 5/5 Verified
Paint went on like a dream! No visible brush strokes to speak of. Coverage was amazing. Great paint!
Kerry B. 5/5 Verified
I LOVE THIS PAINT! I’ve never had a good experience with this kind of paint before, so I hesitated when I was looking to buy another form of paint like this. It went on smooth, laid out evenly, and the color is so beautiful! It was so easy to use. I’ll be buying more of this paint for future projects. The, Mind Your Own Bees Wax, was amazing as well! If you’ve never used this product it is a must, and I think the beginners bundle is a fantastic way to start.
Shawn S. 5/5 Verified
Everything went well, the kit comes with everything you need, haven’t used the wax yet giving a couple of days. So far looks great! I’ve already recommended to people I work with.
Scott N. 5/5 Verified
Sorry. Tried add photos but I am having issues. I very much liked the beginners bundle. The brush and rollers are great. Paint goes a long way. I did 2 round end tables and one small entry table. Only problem I had was sometimes the paint was runny. Most cases I caught it. I am very happy with changing appearance of my front room.
Rita T. 4/5 Verified
This was my first chalk paint challenge. What lovely products come in the bundle. LOVE the silky paint brush.
Dana Wrenn S. 5/5 Verified
Good deal
Linda K. 5/5 Verified
This Murphy Desk was brown before two coats of Metropolitan Grey! Zéro sanding!! I didn’t need ventilation and had ZERO sinus the next day and my desk smells DELICIOUS with the essential oils added to the paint!! I ordered the 1 hour miracle paint and going to do my kitchen cabinets next in Bauhaus Buff! I also painted the clock above the desk with Luxe Grey. It’s worthwhile to order the paint sample booklet to see the true colors of the paints because THEY are more accurate than just looking online!!
Margaret F. 5/5 Verified
Loved the coverage! even worked well for the stencil on the top!
Cheryl P. 5/5 Verified
Seems to go on very well. And dries very fast which I like.
Michelle H. 4/5 Verified
Very forgiving paint and pretty color (although nothing like the swatch shown online and they didn’t offer a sample size of Palace Gray at the time I purchased the bundle). While all products led to a beautiful result, the prep and wax both have a very strong smell to them. I’ve used a few different brands of chalk paint waxes and this is the only one I’ve used that had such a strong smell (the others had none). Definitely not low VOC, so use in a well ventilated area.
Michelle M D. 4/5 Verified
Easy to use!!!! I was a bit hesitant to refinish my mom’s vintage chest! But I followed the instructions and it was super easy and didn’t take days to finish my project! And the brushes included are wonderful!
D I. 5/5 Verified
The paint and wax were easy to use. I sanded the table to give it an antique look. It has a copper inside and the color made the knob and inside pop. The table has been in the family for three generations. I’m very happy with my first project.
Maryalice G. 5/5 Verified
This paint is an absolute delight and the dark stain accentuates the details. I am looking forward to painting more.
Penny N. 5/5 Verified
I actually ordered to wrong color, but decided to use it anyway. I love the way it turned out. This was my first time doing anything like this. Very easy to use, great coverage.
Nadine Z. 5/5 Verified
I have tried many different brands of “one step” paint and AMY HOWARD is my new favorite! The kit is all I needed and I have so much left over that I’m ready for my next project!!! I rescued this old tired piece of furniture at an estate sale and now it’s fresh and beautiful!
Kay Lynn B. 5/5 Verified
What a fantastic color. The one step paint is my favorite even more than the miracle paint. It’s so rich and smooth. The color was chocolate brown stain. My master bedroom is looking awesome! I’m planning to go paint on all my old furniture over the next year! Watch out furniture!
Mikolean L. 5/5 Verified
This paint is amazing.
Carol T. 5/5 Verified
It dried faster than I expected
Amber A. 4/5 Verified
This is the first project I have done in many years. I enjoyed working with the paint. I learned a lot with this one. The paint is actually pretty forgiving. I had several drips where I applied it to heavily… they sanded off easily once dry. As you have stated on your site, “one step does not mean one coat”. I will be purchasing more of your products now that I have gotten my feet wet with the first one.
Karen H. 5/5 Verified
Have not started using the kit yet.
Karen C. 5/5 Verified
I love the results. Highly recommended.
Ruth G. 5/5 Verified
Love it! Highly recommend
Theresa H. 5/5 Verified
Easy to do loved it
Jill S. 5/5 Verified
Love it!
Laurie C. 5/5 Verified
Hi Amy is a 32 oz can of paint enough for a long dresser?
Lillian S. 5/5
I want to paint my kitchen countertops. Can you help me with materials and a how-to video?
Debbie E. 5/5
I love this color! It is creamy, I like the finish, the coverage is great, it smells delicious too.
Cristina V. 5/5 Verified
My vanity is 36 years old and I could not find a new one that fit properly. When I saw the Amy Howard at Home beginners kit I thought I would try to redo it myself. The kit had everything I needed to make my vanity look new again. It was easy to do and looks great now. If I get a new top it will be like a brand new vanity. Thanks.
Deborah M. 5/5 Verified